The Central Desert Botanic Expedition
..this cruel land can cast a spell which no temperate clime can match.
Citizen Science And How Expeditions Can Leave A Lasting Legacy
From the swarms of crabs rolling across the beach, the militant camels that would raid our flour supplies, evening camp fires with our new Omani friends and of course the jet black night sky...
A Leopard For Every Student
I like to show people places that they have never heard of, and beautiful animals they didn't know existed. I feel really lucky to have that opportunity.
Oman 2013 Expedition Video
P.s. If you'd never heard of Dhofar, and are now glad that you have, then please do share this video.
Looking Back On The Empty Quarter Expedition
A new year and a new expedition.
Two things worth saying
and if you put them together, this is what it boils down to.
Two things I carried on my last expediton
Whilst packing for Oman I was aware that whatever I decided to take, I would probably have to carry. That's a wonderful incentive for packing light.
Friday Photo: Unexpected Visitors
They say that a camel can smell water. I'm not sure if that's true, but they do have a knack of turning up at camp..
Camera trap footage from the Dhofar Mountains
I'm quite proud of our work in Oman, we went really not knowing very much, but it turned out wonderfully in the end. We worked (and are still working) on a lot of projects..
Omani Tea
The first thing you notice about Oman, is how welcoming everyone is. The second thing, is that it’s very, very hot. That’s probably why everyone is so utterly chilled out and relaxed..
Friday Photo: Surprising Science
Science is taught in the classroom and practiced in the laboratory. Sometimes you get to have a go in the field. Lab's are sterile, everything goes (almost) to plan
Friday Photo: The Desert in Black & White
Here's an image from the Empty Quarter. I'm not old fashioned enough to take photographs in black & white, and considering that by nature the desert is quite simple and plain..