Although tourists may be avoiding Israel, birds are flocking to these shores in unprecedented numbers. Our fine-feathered friends consider Israel an ideal spot to spend the winter. Israel is along the major migration routes between Africa and Eurasia, with millions of birds making the trip twice a year. All this variety comes in a small package: the drive from north to south takes less than a day and the trip from west to east under two hours. The most rewarding areas for birdwatching are up north around the Hula Valley, Mount Hermon and Golan Heights, the southern desert areas around Eilat and the shores of the Dead Sea.



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