Saudi Birding

Saudi Birding is the private guiding operation of British-born birder Gregory Askew, focused on the rich avifauna of the Arabian Peninsula where African, Asian, and Palearctic species converge. The operation runs both scheduled small-group tours and custom private itineraries, plus remote consulting and WhatsApp-based support for self-guided visitors. Core destinations cover central and southwest Saudi Arabia for endemics like the Asir Magpie and Arabian Woodpecker, the Socotra Archipelago for the Yemen specialities including the Abd al-Kuri Sparrow, and extensions into Oman and the wider Middle East. Greg handles permit logistics for restricted reserves like Mahazat Al Sayd and the Farasan Islands, which is a key value for visitors looking to work the country's protected areas.