Last Friday (15/11) we ringed on Mt. Hermon. It's the highest
point in Israel and a very interesting site obtain data on northern and eastern
species that are uncommon in Israel. My primary aim was to obtain moult data on
Red-fronted Serins, that were seen there recently in good numbers. We ringed a
total of 359 birds, most were Chaffinch; interesting species included 1 Radde's
Accentor, 1 Red-fronted Serin and 3 Yellowhammers that are uncommon in Israel.
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| Radde's Accentor |
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| Red-fronted Serin - juvenile |
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| Yellowhammer - male |
On Thursday I was surprised to find a Little Bunting in the net in
Tzor'a. It's a good rarity in Israel, but it's a special year for this species
and this is the 3rd found in Israel this autumn.
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| Little Bunting |
I continue my work in Beit-Shean Valley, no great surprises in
this area lately, but Dead-sea Sparrows are always nice to ring.
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| Dead-sea Sparrow |
Thanks to Francis, Ron, Yael, Rafi and Amir for their help.
