calexander

Long time no see. So busy. Just returned from an unexpected trip to Israel with some birdwatching while visiting different historical sites. Israel is a very important migratory corridor between Eastern Europe/Near East and Africa. National bird list over 510 species  I think it is safe to go at least at this moment. Direct flights available from Hong Kong to Tel Aviv. Highly recommended. Details please visit http://www.parks.org.il/BuildaGa ... tree.php?mc=378~All

30/11/09 City park of Tel Aviv
1/12/09 Hula Nature Reserve in Northern Israel (North to Sea of Galilee)
4/12/09 Judean Desert (Qumran, Masada, Dead Sea)

Photos taken by Auntie Handkerchief (7D + EFS 55-250) and Uncle Tall (50D + 400)
Hoopoe - National Bird of Israel, Tel Aviv 30/11/09

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Hoopoe - National Bird of Israel, Tel Aviv 30/11/09

6/12/2009 20:29

Spur-winged Plover and Common Moorhen, Tel Aviv 30/11/2009

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Tel Aviv 30/11/2009

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calexander

Thanks Mike. Yes, more photo.
Hula reserve is the wintering ground of over 20,000 common cranes with more than 30,000 on passage.
We also met some animals including jungle cat, golden jackal and the introduced coypu.

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calexander

Many birds were seen despite the primary aim is to visit historical sites and the Dead Sea.

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