Mammals, Birds, Snakes Photography
Lebanon & United Arab Emirates 2024 - By Bachar Bouka
What a crazy year—it started in Lebanon and then moved to the United Arab Emirates in August.
In Lebanon 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.
In the United Arab Emirates, I was able to get incredibly close-up and fantastic motion shots. In just a few months, I photographed more than 100 species. You can check the collection here.
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.
Highly Venomous Snakes of Lebanon
Birds of United Arab Emirates
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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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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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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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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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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Corsican Mouflon
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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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Schokari Sand Racer
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Levant Rat 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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Black-tailed Godwit
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Black-winged Stilt
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Grey Heron
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Cream-coloured Courser
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European Nightjar
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Arabian Sand Gazelle
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Pin-tailed Sandgrouse
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European Turtle-dove
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Greater Spotted Eagle
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Western Marsh-harrier
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