erroneously) believes to be first records for Jordan (e.g. Ring-necked 
Parakeet and Great Tit). The introductory chapters describe the country 
(history, natural history, development of ornithological exploration) and 
present eleven important habitats with impressive photographs. 
These deficiencies notwithstanding (which the author personally asked 
me to name), the publication of this book is to be warmly welcomed. As 
a textbook in Jordanian schools, it will undoubtedly contribute to a 
growing interest in the indigenous fauna among teachers and students 
alike - urgently needed in view of drastically increasing environmental 
damage. It is, however, certairUy desirable tiiat this book be offered at a 
considerably lower price, at least in Jordan. 
Jorg Wittenberg (translated by Andreas Zeugner) 
Around the Region 
Records in Around the Region are-published for interest only, and their inclusion 
does not imply acceptance by the records committee of the relevant country. To 
submit records for OSME Bulletin 34, covering mainly the period September 
1994 to February 1995, please write to Around the Region, OSME, c/o The 
Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire SG19 2DL, U.K. 
Compiled by Guy Kirwan 
Records refer to 1994 and to single birds unless stated otherwise. 
CYPRUS 
Records were submitted by J Sadler Red-breasted Goose Bran ta 
on behalf of Cyprus Ornithological ruficollis Lamaca Airport pool, 19 
Society (1957), unless stated December 1993. Only previous 
otherwise. record was in February 1991. 
