We’re down the end of the winter season. For birds the spring migration has begun and that means it’s peak season for bird-watching.
Birdwatching or birding is the observation of birds as a recreational activity in their natural environment either by naked eyes or with the help of a visual enhancement device –binoculars-, or even by listening to the birds’ calls and songs.
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| Hoopoe - Upopa epopos. Photo by: Osama Tamimi |
Birding has become a truly international pastime, inspiring
an increasing number of enthusiasts to travel the world in pursuit of rare and
exotic species, often in fragile ecosystems.
Jordan is an exceptional place for birdwatching. Its
geographical position means that it is a hub for migratory species from Europe,
Africa and Asia. The birdlife of all three continents pass through Jordan twice
a year on their passage between seasonal habitats and sometimes it is possible
to see specimens from each at the same time.
During the period 28th February to 7th
March Baraka have conducted the first phase of the first Jordanian Certified
Bird Guiding Program that aims to train and certify specialized bird-watching
guides capable of leading dedicated international birding groups accordance with
international best practices. This is in a step toward developing the birding
and nature tourism in the country.
