Mammals, Birds, Snakes Photography
Lebanon 2024 - By Bachar Bouka
In 2024, I shifted my focus to the enchanting realm of herping. The vibrant spectrum of colors that awaited me ignited a thrilling sense of joy, accompanied by an exhilarating surge of adrenaline.
Although the main focus was reptiles, in just a year, I was not only able to photograph 70% of Lebanon's snake species, but I also had exceptional moments documenting Common Kestrel Family, rare encounter with the Stone Marten during the day, very close encounters with the Rock Hyrax, Special rare moments with the Least Weasel.
Photos in this selection are chosen not only because they depict beautiful images that showcase the beauty of nature as I see it, but also the element of rarity, uniqueness, mutation, and special moments.
The accomplishments I've made this year would have been unattainable without the invaluable support and mentorship of my steadfast friend, Rami Khashab, Lebanon's premier expert in Herpetofauna.
Mammals of Lebanon
Highly Venomous Snakes of Lebanon
My Best Work for 2024
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Common Yellow Swallowtail
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Stone Marten
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Rock Hyrax
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Near Eastern Fire Salamander
Lebanon - Mount Lebanon - Jan 2024
Nikon Z9 Nikon Z 100-400mm 4.5\5.6
Other,100-400mm,Jan
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Lebanon Mountain Viper
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Least Weasel
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Mediterranean Banded Centipede
Lebanon - North Lebanon - Jan 2024
Nikon Z9 Nikon Z 100-400mm 4.5\5.6
Other,100-400mm,Jan
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Eurasian\Common Kestrels
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Lemon-Yellow Tree Frog
Lebanon - North Lebanon - Feb 2024
Nikon Z9 Nikon Z 100-400mm 4.5\5.6
Other,100-400mm,Feb
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Diadem Snake
Lebanon - North Bekaa - Feb 2024
Nikon Z9 Nikon Z 100-400mm 4.5\5.6
Snakes,100-400mm,Feb
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Large Whip Snake
Lebanon - North Lebanon - Jan 2024
Nikon Z9 Nikon Z 100-400mm 4.5\5.6
Snakes,100-400mm,Jan
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Alexander's Worm Lizard
Lebanon - North Lebanon - Jan 2024
Nikon Z9 Nikon Z 100-400mm 4.5\5.6
Other,100-400mm,Jan
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Black Tarantula
Lebanon - North Lebanon - Jan 2024
Nikon Z9 Nikon Z 100-400mm 4.5\5.6
Other,100-400mm,Jan
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Syrian Spadefoot
Lebanon - North Lebanon - Jan 2024
Nikon Z9 Nikon Z 100-400mm 4.5\5.6
Other,100-400mm,Jan
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Crowned Dwarf Snake
Lebanon - North Bekaa - Feb 2024
Nikon Z9 Nikon Z 100-400mm 4.5\5.6
Snakes,100-400mm,Feb
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New List Item
Lebanon - Mount Lebanon - Jan 2024
Nikon Z9 Nikon Z 100-400mm 4.5\5.6
Other,100-400mm,Jan
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Butterfly
Lebanon - North Lebanon - Feb 2024
Nikon Z9 Nikon Z 100-400mm 4.5\5.6
Other,100-400mm,Feb
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Dice Snake
Lebanon - North Lebanon - Jan 2024
Nikon Z9 Nikon Z 100-400mm 4.5\5.6
Snakes,100-400mm,Jan
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Medeterranian Chameleon
Lebanon - North Bekaa - Feb 2024
Nikon Z9 Nikon Z 100-400mm 4.5\5.6
Other,100-400mm,Feb
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Variable Toad
Lebanon - North Lebanon - Feb 2024
Nikon Z9 Nikon Z 100-400mm 4.5\5.6
Other,100-400mm,Feb
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Horny Scale Agama
Lebanon - North Bekaa - Feb 2024
Nikon Z9 Nikon Z 100-400mm 4.5\5.6
Other,100-400mm,Feb
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Deathstalker Scorpion
Lebanon - North Lebanon - Feb 2024
Nikon Z9 Nikon Z 100-400mm 4.5\5.6
Other,100-400mm,Feb
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Red Whip Snake
Lebanon - North Lebanon - March 2024
Nikon Z9 Nikon Z 100-400mm 4.5\5.6
Snakes,100-400mm,Mar
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Narrow-Striped Dwarf Snake - juvenile
Lebanon - North Lebanon - Feb 2024
Nikon Z9 Nikon Z 100-400mm 4.5\5.6
Snakes,100-400mm,Feb
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Levant Water Frog
Pelophylax bedriagae
Lebanon - North Lebanon - March 2024
Nikon Z9 Nikon Z 100-400mm 4.5\5.6
Other,100-400mm,Mar
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Thistle Mantis
Lebanon - North Bekaa - Feb 2024
Nikon Z9 Nikon Z 100-400mm 4.5\5.6
Other,100-400mm,Feb
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Caucasian Toad Herping Lebanon
Lebanon - Mount Lebanon - March 2024
Nikon Z9 Nikon Z 100-400mm 4.5\5.6
Other,100-400mm,Mar
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Gunther’s Cylindrical Skink
Lebanon - North Lebanon - March 2024
Nikon Z9 Nikon Z 100-400mm 4.5\5.6
Other,100-400mm,Mar
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Schneider's Skink
Lebanon - Mount Lebanon - March 2024
Nikon Z9 Nikon Z 100-400mm 4.5\5.6
Other,100-400mm,Mar
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Lebanon Thin-toed Gecko
Lebanon - Mount Lebanon - March 2024
Nikon Z9 Nikon Z 100-400mm 4.5\5.6
Other,100-400mm,Mar
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European Fallow Deer
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Sitka Deer
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Corsican Mouflon
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Eurasian Penduline-Tit
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Mediterranean Cat Snake
Lebanon - Mount Lebanon - May 2024
Nikon Z9 Nikon Z 100-400mm 4.5/5.6
Snakes,100-400mm,May
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Eurasian\Common Kestrels
Falco tinnunculus
Lebanon - Al Shouf - April 2024
Nikon Z9 Nikon 800mm 5.6 + TC1.25
Birds,800mm,Apr
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Levantine Dwarf Snake
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Schokari Sand Racer
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Levant Rat Snake
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Coin-Marked Snake
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Blunt-Nosed Viper
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Long-eared Owl
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Arabian Green Bee-eater
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