Bird watching
To save one endangered owl species, scientists back waging war on another
Scientists and conservationists are trying to save the northern spotted owl from being pushed out of its habitat and into extinction with shotguns trained on barred owls.
In Hula Valley, a Hanukkah crane ritual connects modern families, ancient texts - opinion
Sharks, pigeons may have something in common - the electric sensors in their ears - study
White's thrush spotted in Israel for the first time by local birdwatcher
Israel's Hula Valley offers bird watchers an unrivaled experience
A visit to the Hula Valley Nature Reserve and the new KKL visitors center lets you enjoy a bird-like flying experience and interactive attractions, alongside old-school bird watching.
Jerusalem haven for migrating birds celebrates 25th anniversary
The Nili and David Jerusalem Bird Observatory offers a welcoming habitat for a wide range of native and migratory species.
Iranian migrating birds fall victim to widespread food poisoning
"The number of carcasses grew daily over the course of a week from 2,000 to 6,000, and local officials expect to find another 2,000 soon," Ebtekar newspaper reported.
Migrating starlings put on dazzling show in southern Israel
The great egret in Israel: Like a ballet dancer
Winter migration provides dazzling spectacle for birdwatchers
A number of Israeli beauty spots offer the perfect backdrop to watch the birds fly south.
Who is the hoopoe? Israel's national bird - watch
The hoopoe is known in Eretz Israel for millennia.
'A hunter's hope': Snaring birds in warring Afghanistan
"I have learned different types of hunting from my ancestors because they were hunters too," said 49-year-old Jan Agha, a farmer in Parwan province.
Thousands of pelicans migrate over Hula Lake - watch
The Hula Valley is visited by more than half a billion birds during the migrating season.
Week of events in Israeli desert celebrates nature
"24/Nature" event held in memory of Prof. Amotz Zehavi, reknowned zoologist.
