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Birds of Khirbet Selm through Joumana Majed’s lens

10 October 2026
Small birds lined up on wires, with a streetlight pole at the edge of the image.
Birds resting on wires in Khirbet Selm.

Four photographs of birds in Khirbet Selm, southern Lebanon, taken on 7 October 2026 by reader Joumana Majed and shared with Sayd. The images move from birds perched on wires and flying across the sky to closer views among plants.

Small birds flying around overhead wires against a blue sky with white clouds.
Birds flying near wires above Khirbet Selm.
A brown bird seen from behind on a rough surface beside green plants.
A house sparrow on a rough surface among plants.
A brown bird facing left beneath green olive leaves.
A house sparrow among olive branches.

Photos: Joumana Majed — Khirbet Selm, southern Lebanon, 7 October 2026.