foresttwitcher
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Hi, great report! We have been to Oman in the early November. We wanted only Arabian birds and saw most of out targets.
We missed Omani Owl in Wadi Muaydin too, despite spending much time there during two evenings. I feel the whole north of the country was very dessicated with few birds. In the south, we saw the target seabirds on the Mirbat pelagic, and many sea turtles, but did not see a single cetacean anywhere. I think two pelagics would be better. We camped at the Muntasar oasis and saw Egyptian Nightjars and vagrant Olive-backed Pipit and Sykes Nightjar (apparently the second for Oman). However, no Spotted Sandgrouse which were supposedly in the hundreds. Lower Wadi Darbat, the road to the lake with swan-shaped boats is apparently good for mammals after dusk. French birders reported a hyena, wolves and a ratel. We saw some canine, probably a Wolf, and Arabian Scops Owl and Arabian Eagle Owl.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the read and also for the additional information - it may be useful some time.