Descrizione
This spot south of Mitzpe Ramon is a beautiful site to watch desert wildlife species, including a wide variety of birds. You also have a few campsites in the area that allow for some camping and very early as well as late birding.
Species you may encounter are: Garrulo arabo, Zigolo striolato, Ciuffolotto scarlatto del Sinai, Grandule coronata, Trombettiere di Lichtenstein, Trombettiere, Gruccione verde piccolo, Monachella nera testabianca, Scrub Warbler, Nettarinia della Palestina, Pernice delle sabbie, Desert Lark, Monachella lamentosa, Monachella dal cappuccio and more.
And with a little bit of luck, you'll also be able to spot some vultures such as the Capovaccaio and the Grifone. In 2017, there was also a "vulture lookout" nearby close to HaMinsara, but I couldn't figure out the exact location anymore and I don't know whether it's still maintained as there was a small mountain where carcasses of cows and other livestock were dropped (see some of the images attached).
Additionally, you can also spot a lot of other animals including mammals such as Blanford's and Sand Foxes, Asian Wild Ass, Rock Hyrax, Dorcas and Mountain Gazelle, plus a wide variety of reptiles, insects and more.
Dettagli
Accesso
There is a small parking lot where you can easily get by car. For orientation, I suggest to note the GPS coordinates to find your way back easily, especially as the day gets hotter in the deserty Ramon crater.
From there, you can walk in various directions! My suggestion (a 7 km circular route) is just one of many ways.
Terreno e habitat
Alberi e cespugli sparsi , Deserto , Canyon/scoglieraCaratteristiche dell’area
Non ombreggiato , Sabbioso , Roccioso , Paesaggio apertoPercorso ad anello
SiÈ utile un cannocchiale?
Può essere utileBuona stagione per il BW
Tutto l'annoMiglior periodo per visitare
Primavera , InvernoPercorso
Strada sterrata , Sentiero strettoGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
Difficoltà mediaModalità di accesso
A piediCapanno/torretta di osservazione
NoInformazioni aggiuntive
Start early and bring enough water and something to cover your head - I can't stress this enough. Especially during the summer, it'll get hot real quick as noon is closing in.


