■ Collection of data in 64 half-degree squares for the forthcoming Atlas of 
Breeding Birds of Arabia. 
■ Identification of 16 new areas to be internationally recognised as Important 
Bird Areas (IBAs) within the Middle East, based on habitat quality and species 
diversity. 
■ Detailed studies of the Arabian Bustard Ardeotis arabs plus 13 south west 
Arabian and 5 Socotran bird species of global conservation significance. 
■ Photographed over 100 bird species and made sound recordings of 55. 
■ Made video recordings of selected birds, of other wildlife encountered and of 
aspects of the Expedition's work to be edited into a film for Yemen television. 
■ Documented the distribution of 5 species of amphibian, 55 species of reptile 
and 20 species of mammal. 
■ Completed the book on Yemen's birds for children to be distributed by the 
Yemen Environmental Protection Council, and coordinated with this organisation 
to provide interpretive slide sets and text on Yemen's birds for future educational 
programmes. 
■ Participated with UNICEF in drafting a section about bird life for the 
Environment Questionnaire being completed by 2,000 Yemeni youths in June- 
July 1993. 
But most importantly, the project: 
■ Provided the opportunity to work closely with a Yemeni counterpart, Dr Omar 
al-Saghier of the Agricultural Research and Extension Authority (AREA), training 
him in bird survey and identification techniques and discussing collaboration 
over future conservation work in Yemen. 
■ Culminated with a presentation to the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Dr 
Abdullah Zabarah, and representatives of AREA and the Environmental 
Protection Council during which the importance of Yemen's birds, their habitats 
and the threats to their future survival were discussed. Priority areas for follow- 
up action were agreed. This meeting clearly demonstrated the interest and 
commitment to the conservation of nature which is emerging in Yemen. 
Some ornithological highlights 
JOUANIN'S PETREL Bulweria fallax Occurrence established of substantial 
numbers off south coast and Socotra. 
AUDUBON'S SHEARWATER Puffinus Ihertninieri Mahra coast appears to be 
important feeding area. 
RED-BILLED TROPICBIRD Phaethon aethereus Pairs recorded on Socotra and at 
two localities on the south coast where previously unrecorded. 
SOCOTRA CORMORANT Phalacrocorax nigrogularis Large feeding flocks 
observed off south coast with smaller numbers off Socotra. 
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