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THE SHELL BIRDWATCHING GUIDE TO THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

A 96-page guide to birdwatching in the United Arab Emirates, essential reading for all resident and visiting birders.

Sponsored by Shell Marketing Middle East, as part of its support for conservation in the Emirates, the book, in a handy pocket size, is written by Colin Richardson, former Secretary of the Emirates Bird Records Committee and by Committee Chairman Simon Aspinall, who is also co- editor of the weekly Twitchers' Guide (also available on www.uaeinteract.com.

The majority of the guide is given over to a step-by-step description of a total of over 50 of the UAE's main birdwatching sites, each with a simple map of the site and how to find it, along with details of what birds to expect there, and when. Of particular use to visitors will be the advice on where it is safe to drive, and where they run the risk of getting stuck in impassable terrain.

Illustrated with 16 colour pictures showing the variety of the UAE's habitat, the book also includes the latest updated Checklist of UAE birds, as well as a handy "tick list." All in all, the book serves as a quick ready reference on what birders need to know about the UAE. General information on the country is also included, useful to both residents and visitors alike.

The book is ideal both for organised parties, and for individual birders who may be coming to the Emirates, either for a holiday, or on a mixed business-with-pleasure trip.

Please Note: Some sites may have changed, or have disappeared, since the book was published, while new sites have been identified. Please telephone or e-mail for the latest information.

Visitors to the Emirates may obtain copies of
THE SHELL BIRDWATCHING GUIDE TO THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Simon Aspinall, Twitcher’s Guide
P.O. Box 45553, Abu Dhabi UAE
Tel: 971 50 6424358, at a price of 60 UAE dirhams

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Orders for delivery overseas should be sent to the same address.

Price: UK pounds 10 (including post and packing inside Europe), by cash,
UK cheque or Eurocheque.
US $17 (including post and packing)

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Orders for delivery in Britain can be sent to:

7, Dussindale Drive, Thorpe St. Andrew, Norwich, NR7 0TZ, Norfolk

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Further information available from:

Simon Aspinall & Peter Hellyer

PO Box 45553, Abu Dhabi
Tel: (00971-50)-642-4357/642-4358

Telefax: (9712)-4450458

E-mail: hellyer@emirates.net.ae