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    House (Mountain) Bunting, December RFI

    A quick postscript. I checked the site described above again at midday today to see if the buntings were hanging around there - and indeed they were, four this time, found within a couple of mins. Again they alighted on the fence and embankment to the west side of the palm plantation and a...
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    House (Mountain) Bunting, December RFI

    Well a bit of luck today. Arrived at Ein Gedi late afternoon and, after checking in at the Youth Hostel, had only an hour or so of light remaining. So after a quick look around the Nahal David car park, I went for a wander around a small date palm plantation that had been good on my previous...
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    House (Mountain) Bunting, December RFI

    Thanks for the update Mark, even if it is of negative news. I will spend a day or so around Dead Sea sites anyway and will update back on this thread if I do see any there (or elsewhere). Cheers Nick
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    House (Mountain) Bunting, December RFI

    Thanks folks, Yes I had gathered that birds are still at Wadi Salvadora but just don't know if they are likely to be present in December - one way to find out I guess... Mark - good luck next week. Will be great to hear how you get on. Cheers Nick
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    House (Mountain) Bunting, December RFI

    I'm got a week in December - probably mainly Dead Sea/Negev/Eilat. Does anyone know if House/Mountain Buntings are on Dead Sea breeding sites (e.g. Salvadora Wadi or other suggestions) at this time of year? Site guides also mention areas around Eilat, e.g. Cemetry (Gosney) and Edomit Palace...
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