Despite soaring temperatures and a string of unexpected challenges, Saudi Birding’s June 2024 tour delivered exceptional birding across Saudi Arabia—from Arabian Lark in the deserts around Riyadh to the endemic-rich highlands of Asir and the Afrotropical-influenced lowlands of Jazan. Highlights included Arabian Partridge, Asir Magpie, Arabian Scops-Owl, Arabian Eagle-Owl, Montane and Plain Nightjars, Helmeted Guineafowl, and nearly the full suite of Arabian endemics, all shar

A male African Stonechat perched atop a juniper tree near the edge of the Raydah Escarpment in the Asir Region. A female was also...

Tour Dates: October 6 - October 13, 2023 Participants: Clyde Blum, Jacob Bourgeois, Frank Clayton, Jon Gallagher, Jim Hein, Mark Houston, Nigel Marven, Joseph P, Fred Todt Leader: Gregory Askew Co-leader: James Conder Avian Highlights: Harlequin Quail Arabian Partridge Philby's Partridge Rameron Pigeon Nubian Nightjar Red-knobbed Coot Small Buttonquail White-eyed Gull Brown Noddy Abdim's Stork European Honey-Buzzard Oriental Honey-Buzzard Gabar Goshawk Arabian Scops-Owl Arabi

Tour Dates: July 1 - 7, 2023 Participants: Max Berlijn, John Clark, Rob Dobson, Tim Doran, Enno Ebels, and Rob Leighton Leader: Gregory...

When I first moved to Saudi Arabia, I'd often heard the expression "Jeddah ghair" (Jeddah is different), owing to the perception of the...