
Migrating swallowtail butterflies flock to Hula Valley
Birds aren’t the only creatures that favor this lush nature reserve for their migration stopovers.

Birds aren’t the only creatures that favor this lush nature reserve for their migration stopovers.

The 1950s draining of Lake Hula was a huge environmental mistake. Now, a photo exhibit celebrates the 20th anniversary of the successful reversal of the damage.

Flamingos have started touching down in northern Israel, heralding the massive bird migration that begins each fall.

From discounted hotel stays and free plays to emotional distress hotlines and tips for pregnant women, Israel extends solidarity and aid.

Using acupuncture alongside traditional methods, staff at Agamon Hula Wildlife Rehabilitation Center aim to help the eagle return with confidence to the wild.

200 gorgeous pink birds originally from Iran are resting in northern Israel, and it remains unclear whether they’ll travel south to Africa or not.

Drained, dried and diverted for decades, Israel’s wetlands are being restored to give half a billion migrating birds relief from past environmental errors.

The Galilee and Golan Heights are filled with beautiful streams, waterfalls and wooded areas perfect for a summer’s trek.

Every spring and fall, half a billion birds touch down at this Upper Galilee nature reserve to rest and refuel. It’s a stunning sight.

As Lake Hula begins to welcome back flocks of migrating birds, one photographer was able to catch a special moment before sunrise, with the supermoon as an unforgettable backdrop.

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A collection of 780,000-year-old edible plants found in Israel is the largest and most diverse in the Levantine corridor linking Africa and Eurasia.

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.
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It was once Israel’s biggest environmental mistake. Now the Hula Valley is home to one of the world’s most important sites for migrating birds