My Best Birds Photography

By Bachar Bouka

In 2022, my professional journey in wildlife photography commenced, with a dedicated emphasis on bird photography, employing the versatile Nikon D500 as my primary camera. My initial steps were humble; there was much to grasp about avian behavior, little understanding of effective camouflage, and essential techniques necessary to approach these creatures closely.

Needless to say, when I acquired my weapon of choice, the Nikon 800mm f/5.6, the dynamics of engagement shifted significantly in my favor. After 2022, this lens became an indispensable part of my kit, a faithful companion accompanying me on every photographic adventure.

This year served as the cornerstone of my journey, establishing a solid foundation from which to grow and develop further.

2022 - Lebanon

My Best Work for 2022 (Birds)

  • Birds of lebanon

    Tawny Owl

    Lebanon - Mount Lebanon - Mar 2022

    Nikon D850 Nikon 300mm 2.8 D850, 300mm

  • Birds of lebanon

    Long-eared Owl

    Lebanon - West Bekaa - Mar 2022

    Nikon D500 Nikon 800mm 5.6 D500,800mm

  • shouf biosphere reserve

    Persian squirrel

    Lebanon - Chouf - Aug 2022

    Nikon D500 Nikon 800mm 5.6 TC.125 D500,800mm

  • European Robin, Lebanon Ehden 26-Aug

    European Robin

    Lebanon - Ehden - Aug 2022

    Nikon D500 Nikon 500mm 5.6 TC1.4 D500,500mm

  • Birds of lebanon

    European Bee-eater

    Lebanon - West Bekaa - Oct 2022

    Nikon D500 Nikon 500mm 5.6 TC1.4 D500,500mm

  • Common Redstart, Lebanon West Bekaa 15-Oct

    Common Redstart

    Lebanon West Bekaa - Oct 2022

    Nikon D500 Nikon 500mm 5.6 D500,500mm

  • Ammiq wetlands

    Western Marsh Harrier

    Lebanon-West Bekaa - Oct 2022

    Nikon D500 Nikon 500mm 5.6 D500,500mm

  • Birds of lebanon

    Bluethroat

    Lebanon - West Bekaa - Oct 2022

    Nikon D850 Nikon 800mm 5.6 D850,800mm

  • Ammiq wetlands

    White-winged Tern

    Lebanon - West Bekaa - Oct 2022

    Nikon D500 Nikon 800mm 5.6 TC1.25 D500,800mm

  • Cattle Egret, Lebanon West Bekaa 29-Oct

    Cattle Egret

    Lebanon - West Bekaa - Oct 2022

    Nikon D500 Nikon 800mm 5.6 D500,800mm

  • Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Lebanon West Bekaa 12-Nov

    Eurasian Sparrowhawk

    Lebanon - West Bekaa - Nov 2022

    Nikon D500 Nikon 500mm 5.6 TC1.4 D500,500mm

  • Steppe Buzzard, Lebanon West Bekaa 03-Nov

    Steppe Buzzard

    Lebanon - West Bekaa - Nov 2022

    Nikon D500 Nikon 800mm 5.6 TC1.25 D500,800mm

  • European Stonechat, Lebanon West Bekaa 12-Nov

    European Stonechat

    Lebanon - West Bekaa - Nov 2022

    Nikon D500 Nikon 800mm 5.6 TC1.25 D500,800mm

  • Grey Heron, Lebanon West Bekaa 19-Nov

    Grey Heron

    Lebanon - West Bekaa - Nov 2022

    Nikon D500 Nikon 800mm 5.6 TC1.25 D500,800mm

  • Spur-winged Lapwing, Lebanon West Bekaa 12-Nov

    Spur-winged Lapwing

    Lebanon - West Bekaa - Nov 2022

    Nikon D500 Nikon 800mm 5.6 TC1.25 D500,800mm

  • Garganey, Lebanon West Bekaa 22-Nov

    Garganey

    Lebanon - West Bekaa - Nov 2022

    Nikon D500 Nikon 800mm 5.6 TC1.25 D500,800mm

  • Eurasian Coot, Lebanon West Bekaa 22-Nov

    Eurasian Coot

    Lebanon - West Bekaa - Nov 2022

    Nikon D500 Nikon 800mm 5.6 TC1.25 D500,800mm

  • Birds of lebanon

    Ferruginous Duck

    Lebanon - West Bekaa - Dec 2022

    Nikon D500 Nikon 800mm 5.6 TC1.25 D500,800mm

  • Birds of lebanon

    Common Kingfisher

    Lebanon - West Bekaa - Nov 2022

    Nikon D500 Nikon 800mm 5.6 TC1.25 D500,800mm

  • Eurasian Teal, Lebanon West Bekaa 10-Dec

    Eurasian Teal

    Lebanon - West Bekaa - Dec 2022

    Nikon D500 Nikon 800mm 5.6 TC1.25 D500,800mm

  • Birds of lebanon

    White-throated Kingfisher

    Lebanon - West Bekaa - Dec 2022

    Nikon D500 Nikon 800mm 5.6 TC1.25 D500,800mm