two tristram's starlings perched on thorny bush in nahal mishmar

birdwatching biodiversity ornithology environment observation tranquility vegetation wilderness shorebird tristrams starlings ecosystem landscape protected undefined wildlife starling outdoors survival peaceful prairie sparrow mishmar habitat perched ecology species scenery natural animals israeli harmony animal branch nature flower judean desert israel thorny shrubs scenic unique plants exotic beauty insect spring plant finch grass nahal birds fauna avian green shrub bird beak wing tree twig leaf bush life sand wild pair area dry jungle