Descrição
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: Zaragateiro-árabe, Escrevedeira-doméstica, peito-rosado-do-sinai, Cortiçol-coroado, Desert Finch, Pintarroxo-trombeteiro, Abelharuco-verde, Chasco-de-barrete-branco, Scrub Warbler, beija-flor-da-palestina, Perdiz-do-deserto, Desert Lark, Chasco-fúnebre, Chasco-de-capuz and more.
And with a little bit of luck, you'll also be able to spot some vultures such as the Abutre do Egipto and the Grifo-comum. 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.
Detalhes
Acesso
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
Árvores e arbustos dispersos , Deserto , Desfiladeiro/precipícioCondições
Sem sombra , Arenoso , Rochoso , Paisagem abertaCaminho circular
Simé útil um telescópio?
Pode ser útilBoa temporada de observação de aves
Durante todo o anoMelhor hora para visitar
Primavera , InvernoRota
Estrada não pavimentada , Caminho estreitoCaminho dificil
Caminhada médiaAcessível por
PéAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
NãoInformação extra
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.


