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Frank Moffatt
Hi Folks,
23rd December 2013 - 7th January 2014
Managed to get a slot off work so couldn't resist a winter break in the Holy Land. Saker, Imperial Eagles, Sociable Plovers and sandgrouse to name but a few, all in the Negev plus a heck of a lot more.
But the 'real' biggees are at the coast:Great Black-backed Gull, Red-breasted Merganser and Snow Bunting! All Israel 'ticks' for me. Which should I go for: Negev or 'ticks' ? Ace Israeli bird finder Tuvia Khan and friend struck 'Snow' just a few days back - a 1st for Israel - coming close on the heels of his 'Firecrest' - also a first - and just a little after his Bean Goose - a second - he's on a roll. Long may it continue.
Starting with 3 nights at Urim in the Negev then 6 in the Golan and finishing with 5 at Kfar Ruppin in the Beit Shean Valley. Three brilliants locations with huge potential - always.
In case you weren't aware there's been exceptional weather recently in Israel with heavy snow and torrential rain. Yes they should get a bit of this but not the levels they've just experienced. If the Snow Bunting's arrival was a consequence of this then who knows what else might be out there. Fingers crossed.
I'll do my best to keep you posted. Should be okay in the Negev and Beit Shean but as usual it could be tricky in the Golan.
ooHappy Christmas to everyone and have a great New Year.B B
Cheers for now.
Frank
23rd December 2013 - 7th January 2014
Managed to get a slot off work so couldn't resist a winter break in the Holy Land. Saker, Imperial Eagles, Sociable Plovers and sandgrouse to name but a few, all in the Negev plus a heck of a lot more.
But the 'real' biggees are at the coast:Great Black-backed Gull, Red-breasted Merganser and Snow Bunting! All Israel 'ticks' for me. Which should I go for: Negev or 'ticks' ? Ace Israeli bird finder Tuvia Khan and friend struck 'Snow' just a few days back - a 1st for Israel - coming close on the heels of his 'Firecrest' - also a first - and just a little after his Bean Goose - a second - he's on a roll. Long may it continue.
Starting with 3 nights at Urim in the Negev then 6 in the Golan and finishing with 5 at Kfar Ruppin in the Beit Shean Valley. Three brilliants locations with huge potential - always.
In case you weren't aware there's been exceptional weather recently in Israel with heavy snow and torrential rain. Yes they should get a bit of this but not the levels they've just experienced. If the Snow Bunting's arrival was a consequence of this then who knows what else might be out there. Fingers crossed.
I'll do my best to keep you posted. Should be okay in the Negev and Beit Shean but as usual it could be tricky in the Golan.
ooHappy Christmas to everyone and have a great New Year.B B
Cheers for now.
Frank
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