Birdwatching in Syria Birding contacts and birdwatching information Local Birdingpal Contacts Local Birdwatchers Please note that most Birdingpals are serious birdwatchers. It is a privilege to contact them, and your message should reflect it. A local Pal does not get paid, but should he/she offer to take you out birding, using their own vehicle, it would be courteous to pay for the fuel. A lunch and/or a small gift would also be appropriate, something as simple as a souvenir of your country, or a pin from your local birding club. Initial Last Name Area Available Language A Aoun Damascus Anytime Arabic/English A Kullberg Damascus Anytime English/FinnishSwedish/EstonianGerman Professional Guides Initial Last Name Area Available Language Y Alzaoby Daraa Anytime Arabic/English My name is Yousef Ali Alzaoby 53 year old retired teacher from the southern region of Syria Daraa governorate. My area include different types of environments as: Yarmouk Valley (Birdlife IBA SY022 classifications), Rocks area, Harrah and steppe. The area is very important for migration of birds because the Aqaba Golf in Jordan is the border. You may see: Syrian Woodpecker, Syrian Serin, Rock Sparrow and more. In Yarmouk valley you will find Pin-tailed Sandgrouse, Cream-colored Courser etc. In desert area we have many species of Shrikes and Doves. In olive tree and fruit farms you will see Gold Finch and Chukar. We also many species of Owls (Barn, Little, Eagle etc.) in old buildings & crag valley. I have been doing survey of breeding birds in the last 3 years. A Abdulla Palmyra, Al Badia desert Anytime A Al Assaed Palmyra, Al Badia desert Anytime Local Information Name Description Birding Hotspots around the world Sites Wildlife Middle East Information Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Syria Local weather Yahoo Electronic maps MultiMap Find lowest prices for field guides, books, maps etc. Printable bird check list Trip Reports from Syria Last update 04/06/2008
