Although the summer is coming, spring migration is still evident. Many song birds and raptors passing Israel nowdays.
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We are having a difficult time here in Israel, but the birds are continuing with their own routine. Spring is in it's pick and many migrant birds are around. Attached is a short video of a Nubian Nightjar a few minutes after it was being ringed. This beautifull bird is nesting around the Arava valley and the dead sea area and is hard to watch as it is only being seen in a few specific sites. Enjoy. As fall migration starts to kick in, spent a bit of time down south in the Negev. It is still hot in the Negev area which leads many birds for a morning drink . 2 beautifull Black bellied Sandgrouses were among the many species who came to drink. The beautifull Western Rock Nuthatch , a breeding bird in Mt Hermon area. Mt. Hermon is known for his unique species , some of them Breeds there. The syrian serin is one of them.... Young collard pratincole in Beit shean valley Prining sandgrouses before drinking from the pond A beautiful male Namaqua Dove coming to the drinking spot in the Negev. Summer is usuallu slow - Birdwise, but due to not having lots of water sites in the negev, the desert Birds usually comming to one main drinking spot.....and that is the perfect time to go and look at them. Summer is very slow, Birdwise in Israel.
If you still wish to do some Birding- The Golan heights and Mt Hermon in the North is a good option for unique breeders. Another option is Birding in Drinking spots in the south- The NEGEV. Enjoy a couple of pics i have taken: Pin tailed sandgrouse from the Negev and a Black headed Bunting from the Golan |
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