Bird watching
Israeli birdwatcher finds 30 migrating white storks dead under utility poles in Jordan Valley
“The nearby utility poles serve as places for them to perch and rest,” Bashan said. “The danger is primarily created by poles with exposed electrical components.”
To save one endangered owl species, scientists back waging war on another
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
White's thrush is a small bird from the thrush family whose natural habitat spans the northern forests of Asia, from the continent’s northeast to the slopes of the Ural Mountains.
From Portugal to Israel: The gull that traveled the longest distance ever
The previous world record for a yellow-legged gull stood at only 1,840 km.
Rare African warbler spotted on Haifa beach
The African desert warbler, or Curruca deserti, is a small songbird typically found in northwest Africa. This was the second known sighting in Israel, after a first in 2013.
The secret to migratory birds' survival: Eating feces
Consuming feces modifies bacteria and microbes in the birds’ digestive tract, allowing them to adapt to new environments.
Rare pacific diver bird spotted in Israel for the first time
A pacific diver was spotted in Eilat, marking the first time this rare bird has been seen in Israel.
Photography, poetry, and nature in Israel
Living so close to the lake and also to the beautiful countryside all around us has enabled me to get a close-up view of the nature of Israel.
Can you spot the error in this picture? Test your IQ
A viral TikTok puzzle is challenging viewers to find the mistake in a painting. Can you figure it out?
Where is the house sparrow? The bird vanished from our streets due to invasive species
Dozens of these birds could be seen by anyone who spent an hour walking along the streets.
Birds living at UCLA were less afraid of humans after lockdown - study
Research from Israel's Ben-Gurion University of the Negev looked into how the birds at the UCLA campus have changed following the COVID-19 lockdown.
Norway, Finland battle rapid spread of bird flu
More than 10,000 dead birds were collected in Finnmark county, according to Norwegian officials.
