Green Turtles in Oman for World Turtle Day

Today, 23rd May,  is World Turtle Day – and what

Egyptian Vultures on Masirah Island

One of the larger birds in Oman is the Egyptian Vultures. They are also 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 on Masirah Island

He explained in a talk today that he found the island supported 52 breeding territories which seemed especially

Trucks and Chicks

It was great to have a walk through an Omani Wadi especially as the weather is still to reach over 40c.

Truck passing us in a Wadi

Passing us, trucks with

Oman Dust Storm

Dust Storms in Oman occasionally come from the north, either Iran or Pakistan moving over The Gulf and into Oman.

Tour of Oman 2012 Friday – day 4

Lodewickj Klass and Vandenbergh Stijn lead on day 4 of the Tour of Oman cycle race.

TOUR OF OMAN 2012 leaders