05/19/12

Ivaylo Angelov talking about Egyptian Vultures

Egyptian Vultures are one of the larger birds in Oman, and certainly very dramatic with the adults black and white plumage. The ESO is supporting Ivaylo Angelov in a survey of the birds on Masirah Island.

Ivaylo Angelov talking about Egyptian Vultures

Ivaylo Angelov talking about Egyptian Vultures

He explained in a talk for ESO, that I was lucky to attend, that he found the island supported 52 breeding territories which seemed especially in the north of the island to be a high density. This relatively high density resulted in Continue reading

12/27/11

Dates and Vultures in Oman

Spotting Vultures in Oman

Spotting Vultures in Oman

Travelling through Oman’s dramatic scenery we made an unexpected stop for Birdwatching in Oman as we had seen a large flock of Egyptian Vultures accompanied by Brown Necked Ravens and a Steppe Eagle. Continue reading