The area where the sign is located with a view of Mount Hebron was photographed on the same day by the same photographer
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Translation of the text on the sign:
[Israel Defense Forces Symbol]
[Symbol of the Midrasha of the South]
Birds of prey in our areas Short-toed snake eagle: The snake eagle is a bird of prey similar to a large eagle with a light body, from the hawk family. The snake eagle specializes in eating snakes, hence the origin of his name, "Hivay" in Aramaic - snake. Its body is relatively large, snakes are its main menu. The snake eagle can be seen with the coming of spring, after spending time in North Africa and enjoying a multitude of snakes there. We will recognize him in the sky by his light body, his big head and his yellow eyes. Although the animal likes to live in solitude, soft individuals are found humming over fields that have passed the plowing stage because the plow exposes the soil where many snakes are hiding. The Lachish region is one of the most important habitats - of the snake eagle.
Common kestrel: Common kestrel is a relatively small raptor, from the falcon family, and is found in many different habitats. The origin of his name is from the Talmud, in which it is told about a man who bought a falcon: "Yoma Had Nefak to hire a falcon." The wingspan of the falcon is between 70-80 cm, it is of medium size compared to birds. Indeed, the body structure of the female is larger than that of the male, which has a more delicate body. In our area, you can often observe a Common kestrel on an electric pole or in flight in search of food. When the falcon Catching potential prey, it soars down at a very high speed of up to 200 km/h. The falcon is considered beneficial to agriculture because it feeds on rodents and various other pests. In the past it was often harmed by hunting and poisoning, but today it is not in danger and it is very common throughout the country except in desert areas.
Black kite: The Black kite is a very common bird of prey, the grouse is so named because of its impressive ability to roost. The Black kites are very fond of human waste, so it is common to find them above landfills. Because of the wide variety of its food menu, it is considered one of the most prosperous birds of prey. But this unique advantage harmed her and since 2000 they have not found a nest of Black kites, instead she arrives in Israel only for the winter period. Apparently she died due to poisoning. Because it eats a wide variety of food, such as garbage, reptiles, poultry and even fish carcasses, it has been exposed to a wide variety of pesticides and harmed. Black kite is also mentioned in the Bible several times, "But these are they of which ye shall not eat: the great vulture, and the bearded vulture, and the ospray; and the glede, and the falcon, and the kite after its kinds" (Deuteronomy 14)
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