Central Israel Bird Tours

BC1- Coastal Habitats
To the coast to visit the fishponds at Ma’agan Michael to see how fish are farmed and observe the many winged visitors; this place is a magnet for many bird species. It is possible to see all three indigent kingfishers: White-throated-, Pied-, and Kingfisher. The ponds are teeming with Storks, Glossy Ibis, Night Herons, Passerines, Hirundines, Waders and many more. During Spring and Fall migration, visit Kfar Kaseem to witness the magnificent sight of flocks of raptors soaring overhead including the rare Lesser Spotted Eagle and the Levant Sparrowhawk.

Species: Kingfisher, White-throated Kingfisher, Pied Kingfisher, Night Heron, Cattle Egret, Spoonbill, Broad-billed Sandpiper, Terek Sandpiper, Purple Heron, Great Black-headed Gull, Egret spp., Black Kite, White Pelican, Temminck's Stint, Marsh Sandpiper

Best time: Year round - Spring and Fall to see raptors.
Length: ½ Day

Combine with:
• Ancient Roman city of Caesarea
• Golf on Israel’s premier links course
• The Bahai Shrine & Gardens, and Haifa sites