Category: Ecotourism

Ecotourism development, JBW provides advice  information to birdwatching groups and  and tour operators, assistance in the management of Special Conservation Areas (SCA) in Jordan…

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Local guides training in Wadi Gharaba

Local guides training in Wadi Gharaba - Jordan Valley

Jordan Valley, 29 February – 1 March 2020

Jordan BirdWatch, in cooperation with the Jordan Valley Development Society and supported by sGEF/UNDP, carried out a training workshop in the Jordan Valley about nature/bird guiding.

Most participants belonged to the local communities at and around south Shuna.

The special conservation area of “Wadi Gharaba” was visited as part of this training. The wetland habitat in the wadi, managed by Jordan BirdWatch along with local stakeholders, is to be used for educational purposes and bird-watching. 

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Bird Watcher’s Guide to Madaba

Publication and launching of the Bird Watcher’s Guide to Madaba, 15th March 2017

JBW A birdwatcher's guide to Madaba
JBW A birdwatcher’s guide to Madaba

A Birdwatcher’s Guide to Madaba was published by Jordan BirdWatch. This guide describes 15 sites in the extended Madaba region which comprises a variety of bird habitats and scenic landscapes overlooking the Dead Sea.

The guide includes a map, site coordinates, accommodation details, habitat descriptions, systematic checklists as well as explaining why the Madaba region is a definite place for a birder to visit and spend a few days in.

The author is the ornithologist and co-founder of JBW, Dr. Fares Khoury. Printing of the book and a launching event on 15th March 2017 in Madaba city were supported by GIZ (German Agency for Technical Support) and carried out in cooperation with Madaba Tourism Development & Heritage Preservation Association.

Copies can be obtained by contacting us through our contact page

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