Tag Archives: Jericho

Doves or Pigeons?

Posted on October 15, 2012 by vanbraman

When you see a bird from the Columbidae clade it is not always easy to tell if it is a dove or a pigeon. One explanation that I have seen is that the smaller members of the family are doves … Continue reading →

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Well Below Sea Level

Posted on September 11, 2012 by vanbraman

Today we spent most of the day well below sea level. We loaded up the bus this morning and headed toward the Dead Sea. We soon entered the Wilderness of Judea and saw many interesting rock formations and many Bedouin … Continue reading →

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