Birds & Mammals Photography Lebanon 2023

2023, was the year of exploration and diversification in my photography journey. Venturing beyond birds, I delved into the captivating realm of mammal photography and explored the challenges of night photography for wildlife, all with my trusty Nikon D850 camera and D500.

In 2023, I curated a diverse array of lenses to suit specific objectives, aligning with my methodical shooting style centered around scouting, searching, planning, and capturing a particular species at a precise moment. I veered away from casual walk-and-shoot or point-and-shoot approaches, preferring instead to meticulously prepare for each photographic endeavor.

Based on 2023 work I was able to do my very first calendar, photographed, printed and sold in Lebanon.

By Bachar Bouka

My Best Work for 2023

(Birds & Mammals)

  • Birds of lebanon

    Great Cormorant

    Lebanon - Tripoli - Jan 2023

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

  • Birds of lebanon

    Palestine Sunbird

    Lebanon - Jbeil - Jan 2023

    Nikon D500 Nikon 800mm 5.6 Birds,D500,800mm

  • Sandwich Tern, Lebanon Tripoli 28-Jan

    Sandwich Tern

    Lebanon - Tripoli - Jan 2023

    Nikon D500 Nikon 500mm 5.6 Birds,D500,500mm

  • Ammiq wetlands

    Great Crested Grebe

    Lebanon - West Bekaa - Feb 2023

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

  • Gracefull Prinia, Lebanon Jbeil 12-Feb

    Gracefull Prinia

    Lebanon Jbeil - Feb 2023

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

  • Eurasian Wren, Lebanon Jbeil 12-Feb

    Eurasian Wren

    Lebanon - Jbeil - Feb 2023

    Nikon D500 Nikon 800mm 5.6 TC1.25

  • Ammiq wetlands

    Northern Shoveler

    Lebanon - West Bekaa - Feb 2023

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

  • Meadow Pipit, Lebanon Jbeil 28-Feb

    Meadow Pipit

    Lebanon - Jbeil - Feb 2023

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

  • White-spectacled Bulbul, Lebanon Jbeil 12-Feb

    White-spectacled Bulbul

    Lebanon - Jbeil - Feb 2023

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

  • Little ringed plover, Lebanon Tripoli 07-Mar

    Little Ringed Plover

    Lebanon - Tripoli - Mar 2023

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

  • Three-banded Plover, Lebanon Tripoli 08-Mar

    Three-banded Plover

    Lebanon - Tripoli - Mar 2023

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

  • Isabelline Wheatear, Lebanon Batroun 16-Mar

    Isabelline Wheatear

    Lebanon - Batroun - Mar 2023

    Nikon D500 Nikon 800mm 5.6 Birds,D500,800mm

  • Masked Shrike, Lebanon Batroun 18-Mar

    Masked Shrike

    Lebanon - Batroun - Mar 2023

    Nikon D500 Nikon 800mm 5.6 Birds,D500,800mm

  • Eurasian Hoopoe, Lebanon Batroun 18-Mar

    Eurasian Hoopoe

    Lebanon - Batroun - Mar 2023

    Nikon D500 Nikon 800mm 5.6 Birds,D500,800mm

  • Northern Wheatear, Lebanon Batroun 16-Mar

    Northern Wheatear

    Lebanon - Batroun - Mar 2023

    Nikon D500 Nikon 800mm 5.6 Birds,D500,800mm

  • Common Cuckoo, Lebanon West Bekaa, Nikon D850 Nikon 800mm 5.6 TC1.4

    Common Cuckoo

    Lebanon - West Bekaa - Apr 2023

    Nikon D850 Nikon 800mm 5.6 TC1.25 Birds,D850,800mm

  • Great-spotted Cuckoo, Lebanon West Bekaa 10-Apr

    Great-spotted Cuckoo

    Lebanon - West Bekaa - Apr 2023

    Nikon D850 Nikon 800mm 5.6 TC1.25 Birds,D850,800mm

  • Pied Kingfisher, Lebanon West Bekaa 14-Apr

    Pied Kingfisher

    Lebanon - West Bekaa - Apr 2023

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

  • Red-backed shrike, Lebanon Terbol 07-May-2023,Nikon D850 Nikon 800mm 5.6 TC1.4

    Red-backed Shrike

    Lebanon - Terbol - May 2023

    Nikon D850 Nikon 800mm 5.6 TC1.25 Birds,D850,800mm

  • Rock Hyrax wildlife lebanon

    Rock Hyrax

    Lebanon - Mount Lebanon - May 2023

    Nikon D850 Nikon 800mm 5.6 TC1.25 Mammals,D850,800mm

  • Golden Jackal wildlife lebanon

    Golden Jackal

    Lebanon - West Bekaa - May 2023

    Nikon D850 Nikon 800mm 5.6 TC1.25 Mammals,D850,800mm

  • Birds of lebanon

    Black-headed Bunting

    Lebanon - Terbol - May 2023

    Nikon D850 Nikon 800mm 5.6 TC1.25 Birds,D850,800mm

  • Little Owl, Lebanon Terbol 07-May

    Little Owl

    Lebanon - Terbol - May 2023

    Nikon D850 Nikon 800mm 5.6 TC1.25 Birds,D850,800mm

  • Red Fox wildlife lebanon

    Red Fox

    Lebanon - Anjar - Jun 2023

    Nikon D850 Nikon 800mm 5.6 Mammals,D850,800mm

  • Nubian Ibex wildlife lebanon

    Nubian Ibex

    Lebanon - Chouf - Jun 2023

    Nikon D850 Nikon 400mm 2.8 Mammals,D850,400mm

  • European Badger wildlife lebanon

    European Badger

    Lebanon - Zgharta - Jun 2023

    Nikon D850 Nikon 300mm 2.8 Mammals,D850,300mm

  • Black-crowned Night Heron, Lebanon West Bekaa 09-Jun

    Black-crowned Night Heron

    Lebanon - West Bekaa - Jun 2023

    Nikon D850 Nikon 800mm 5.6 TC1.25 Birds,D850,800mm

  • Persian Squirrel wildlife lebanon

    Persian Squirrel

    Lebanon - Ehden - Jul 2023

    Nikon D850 Nikon 400mm 2.8 TC1.4 Mammals,D850,400mm

  • Black-winged Kite, Lebanon Anjar, Nikon D850 Nikon 800mm 5.6 TC1.4

    Black-winged Kite

    Lebanon - Anjar - Aug 2023

    Nikon D850 Nikon 800mm 5.6 TC1.25 Birds,D850,800mm

  • Barn Owl, Lebanon Anjar 21-Sep

    Barn Owl

    Lebanon - Anjar - Sep 2023

    Nikon D850 Nikon 120-300mm 2.8 Birds,D850,120-300mm

  • European Stoneshat, Lebanon Batroun, 21-Oct

    European Stoneshat

    Lebanon - Batroun - Oct 2023

    Nikon D850 Nikon 800mm 5.6 Birds,D850,800mm

  • Long-eared Owl, Lebanon Anjar 09-Nov

    Long-eared Owl

    Lebanon - Anjar - Nov 2023

    Nikon D850 Nikon 120-300mm 2.8 Birds,D850,120-300mm

  • Salamander Herping lebanon

    Near Eastern Fire Salamander

    Lebanon - Mount Lebanon - Dec 2023

    Nikno Z9 Nikon 500mm PF 5.6 Amphibians,Z9,500mm

  • Large Whip Snake Herping lebanon

    Large Whip Snake

    Lebanon - North Lebanon - Dec 2023

    Nikon Z9 Nikon Z 100-400 4.5-5.6 Reptiles,Z9,100-400mm

  • Variable Toad Herping lebanon

    Variable Toad

    Lebanon - Mount Lebanon - Dec 2023

    Nikon Z9 Nikon 500mm PF 5.6 Amphibians,Z9,500mm

  • Herping lebanon

    Eastern Montpellier Snake

    Lebanon - North Lebanon - Dec 2023

    Nikon Z9 Nikon Z 100-400 4.5-5.6 Reptiles,Z9,100-400mm

  • Herping lebanon

    Syrian Spadefoot

    Lebanon - North Lebanon - Dec 2023

    Nikon Z9 Nikon Z 100-400 4.5-5.6 Amphibians,Z9,100-400mm

  • Herping lebanon

    Southern Banded Newt

    Lebanon - North Lebanon - Dec 2023

    Nikon Z9 Nikon Z 100-400 4.5-5.6

    (under water shoot) Amphibians,Z9,100-400mm