Bird, desert and nature photography from the Arava, southern Israel

Hi, my name is Mark Naveh, and this is where I share images I have captured. I live in the Arava desert in southern Israel, and I love exploring the incredible nature and landscapes of this region on foot and through the lens.

This land is one of the most extreme arid regions on the planet, with an average of 25mm rainfall annually. Yet it has been shaped over millennia by water, and is a focal point for one of the most important bird migration routes in the world.

My hope is that this site will convey and celebrate the power and beauty of this unique region that is my home.

In the Travel section you will find nature and wildlife images from other countries I have visited.