Tuesday 31 March 2015

WILD BIRD WEDNESDAY - Birds seen in Israel (Part 3)

I was not bird watching when I was in Israel so these are the only birds I was able to photograph.  I do not know the name of them all so if anyone can tell me the missing ID’s I would be grateful.


Tristram Starling (Thanks Douglas for ID)



Some species of Dove, possibly (Laughing)


Hoopoe 

Tomorrow I will show you some of the places we visited and the amazing old architecture in Israel.

I am linking this post with WILD BIRD WEDNESDAY.

Thank you for visiting and also to those who leave comments.

28 comments:

  1. The one in your hand looks like a Tristram Starling though I might've spelt it wrong. The Dove looks like a Laughing Dove

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    1. Hi Diouglas Thanks you for the first bird ID. I have looked that up now and indeed that is what it is. I should know what the chick was as I was told at the time but 8 years ago is now a long time to remember!!.

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  2. I love Hoopoes! And that first bird is a friendly little fellow! It looks kind of like a Chough of some sort?

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  3. Hi Margaret, beautiful images of the different birds.
    I love the first picture, the bird in the hand, that you don't often make with it.

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  4. Well, I would have been able to help with the Hoopoe - but I reckon you knew that one!!

    Nice shots.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  5. The Hoopoe is so beautiful. I've never seen one, even in photos. Love this Israel series. Thank you. blessings ~ tanna

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  6. Hello Margaret, beautiful birds and images.. The Hoopoe is my favorite. Have a great day!

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  7. How cool that you took photos of birds even though you were not yet a birder!

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  8. What a wonderfully exotic looking bird the hoopoe is Margaret. I hope you are enjoying your visit to Israel.

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  9. Love that interesting hoopoe! It must have been wonderful to be in Israel. Looking forward to more photos.

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  10. Oh my gosh, that Hoopoe is the craziest looking animal I have ever seen!!! What a sweet baby chick with stripes.

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  11. OMW for someone not yet birding that second photo is AWESOME. Is that a baby of the first bird? Looks like a duckling! Love the post. Jo

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  12. Wow you get around Margaret................

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  13. What a terrific opportunity to visit such a historical place! Love the birds you've shown us but can't help you with any identifications!

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  14. Very nice! You do travel a lot. The Hoopoe is one I can't wait to see!

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  15. That Hoopoe is quite an interesting bird, odd shaped head.

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  16. Well, absolutely stunning Margaret, that must be one your favourite birds.

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  17. The Hoopoe is an interesting looking bird.

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  18. Great captures Margaret, its always interesting to see birds from around the world. Have a happy week.

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  19. Super shots, Margaret. That Hoopoe is quite something - very different. Can't wait to see your photos of Israel. It's such special place. My parents took my Grandmother and visited Israel many years ago.

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  20. The hoopoe is the most bizarre of birds! Always great to see species from another part of the world!

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  21. I'm guessing the starling was used to being fed by hand. So cool! Really great captures Margaret!

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  22. they are different, interesting lookin' birds!!!!!

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  23. a starling with a mouthful. :) And such a gorgeous little one.

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