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  1. jurek

    Desert Owls unguided?

    Frankly speaking, after South Africa you will be disappointed with Israel. Even without the pile of security issues, mammal fauna is very poor. For caracal or african wildcat - go South Africa, for the striped hyena - go NW India.
  2. jurek

    Desert Owls unguided?

    Regarding Jordan: In 2016 I looked for Desert/Humes/whatever Owl in several places around Petra and Barra Forest, without luck. The situation in 2016 was that binoculars were OK but scope caused problems, bizarrely on leaving the country. In 2017 and 2018 birders report that they have big...
  3. jurek

    Desert Owls unguided?

    Jordan became difficult recently, because border guards don't let people with binoculars in. People got through by arguing and explaining they are birders, but it is by far not guaranteed.
  4. jurek

    Desert Owls unguided?

    It is completely possible to see Desert Owls on these locations on your own. A local birdwatcher runs paid tours. According to reports, these tours are good, but there is no objective reason why one should buy paid tours.
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