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
'Opium-addicted' parrots terrorize Indian poppy farmers
"These opium-addicted parrots are wreaking havoc," Nandkishore, a local poppy cultivator said to NDTV.
Why birds choose to spend their winter in Israel
The benefits include a shorter migration distance, a variety of habitats in a small geographical area, and avoiding the dangerous crossing of obstacles like the Mediterranean Sea.
Thousands of cranes migrate through Agamon Hula Park en route to Africa
The park is home to nearly 400 bird species including ospreys, falcons, pelicans, herons and mallards, and sits in one of the world's most significant bird migration routes.
WATCH: Storks land in Israel to enjoy the natural wealth of Hula lake
The first arrival of storks in Israel was captured on film at Lake Hula.
Journey of the great white pelican
As Tu Bishvat approaches and temperatures climb upward, the pelicans begin preparations to make the return journey to their summer habitats in Europe.
WATCH: Dancing clouds of starlings take wing in Israel's southern skies
There has been a notable drop off in the number of birds to winter in Israel over the last 20 years.
Migrating birds winter in Israel as climate change makes desert dangerous
The birds now prefer to stay longer in cooler areas rather than cross into Africa, where encroaching deserts and frequent droughts have made food more scarce.
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