Birds of Greece 
This book, to be published in the UK, will be the first to cover the past and present 
status and distribution of birds in Greece and will include information on 
habitats, birdwatching and conservation. The compilers, G.I. Handrinos and Dr 
T. Akriotis, request records from observers; all contributions will be acknowledged. 
Write to: G. Handrinos, El Venizelou 44, 16675 Clyfada, Greece. 
Birds of Jordan 
A book on the birds of Jordan is currently being prepared by Ian Andrews based 
mainly on the three years he recently spent in that country. Although some 
additional information has already been sent to Jorg Wittenberg and himself, the 
author is keen to make the book as comprehensive a summary as possible. Any 
records will be gratefully received and acknowledged. Please send Jordanian 
records (old or recent) to: lan Andrews, 39 Clayknowes Drive, Musselburgh, 
Midlothian EH21 6UW, U.K. 
News and Information 
January 1994 Compiled by Simon Albrecht 
The aim of this section is to inform readers about events in the OSME 
region. It relies on members and others supplying relevant news and 
information. If you have anything concerning birds, conservation or 
development issues in the OSME area please send it to News and 
Information, OSME, c/o The Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire SG19 2DL, 
U.K. 
This section is not intended as a definitive report or write up of the 
projects concerned. Many of the projects are sponsored; such support is 
appreciated but is not generally given acknowledgement here. 
CYPRUS 
Akama Peninsula - Plans for a national park on the Akama Peninsula received a 
set back when the Cyprus government gave permission for tourist facilities to be 
built on virgin private land near the turtle nesting beaches of Lara and Toxeftra. 
After protests, work was halted pending a report from the World Bank. Friends 
of Akama Peninsula held a conference last March attended by representatives of 
the government and the World Bank. We await to hear the final outcome. (Source: 
Oryx 27.) 
Around 2,000 waterbirds are believed to have been shot at Kanlikoy Reservoir in 
North Cyprus, following reports that birds had been eating villagers' crops. 
Protests have been sent to the local authorities. (Source: World Birdwatch 15:5.) 
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