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 I went to today that he found the island supported 52 breeding territories which seemed especially

Responsible Tourism for Oman

Dr Harold Goodwin of Leeds University gave a talk to the Environment Society of Oman about Responsible Tourism.

Dr Harold Goodwin giving the ESO a talk

This was his first visit into Oman but he was able to give very interesting examples from other countries about how tourism can impact, positively and negatively on people’s lives. He implied that New Zealand was probably the country most successful in branding itself in the field of responsible tourism. Interestingly he also felt Gambia and South Africa were two other countries with a very good approach in the field.

We try and act in a positive way within the Oman community – in a way that also adds value for our guests. Each person on a holiday with us is given a bag, created by the Sidab Ladies Sewing Group – and where possible we have the name of our guest sewn in Arabic.

Jean's and Charlie's bags made by the ladies in Sidab Oman