
Parakeets and mynas threaten local Israeli bird species
The native house sparrow population has declined by 28%, and the white-spectacled bulbul population has dropped by 45%.

The native house sparrow population has declined by 28%, and the white-spectacled bulbul population has dropped by 45%.

Nestled between Israel’s parliament and Supreme Court is a rare urban bird observatory. It’s celebrating its 25th anniversary with a series of special events.

Scientists go to Vatican to share excitement about the cross-border barn-owl project for pest control (and peace) that originated in Israel.

Facebook and Google Translate help Gaza resident mobilize Israeli officials, veterinarians and animal-welfare volunteer to save his prized parrot.

Seagulls and little terns saved from extinction by ecological islands, and other feathered friends, can be observed from new birdwatching stations.

Videographer Yuval Dax takes a bird’s eye view of Israel’s biannual migration.

American newspaper, the New York Times, takes a 360 degree camera into a tractor to see migrating birds at Israel’s Hula Valley.

Teams are competing in Eilat in the de facto world cup of birdwatching to raise funds for the safety of migratory birds as they cross the Middle East.

People from around the globe flock to Israel to see hundreds of feathered species, from desert birds to wetlands fliers to migrating flocks.

Guinness World Records verifies collection of 19,100 owl-related items as biggest ever.

Walking, hiking, karting, tubing, birding and mountain coasters are all outdoor activities available atop Israel’s highest mountain

Twice a year, 500 million birds fly through Israel on their migration routes, and many of them stop to rest and fuel up for their journey at Lake Hula.

Blue-cheeked bee-eater sighting has bird-watchers aflutter in Israel’s Negev Desert area.

Amir Ben-Dov waited patiently in a field for 46 hours to snap three red-footed falcons standing on a tree branch in the Shfela area.

Planning a trip to Israel? Be sure to include these experiences on your must-do list.