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Northern Israel Bird Tours
BN1- Hula Valley:
Visit the Cranes
In spring and fall Hula nature reserve is home to tens of
thousands of cranes. During the day enjoy a close up view of the cranes
feeding in the fields from a mobile bird blind that allows its
passengers to approach these skittish birds up close and personal - an
amazing experience! The reserve is home to many birds including
multiple species of raptors, kingfishers, and waterfowl.
Species: Crane, White Pelican, White Tailed
Eagle, Spotted Eagle, Long-legged Buzzard, Marsh Harrier, Pallid,
Harrier, Red-throated Pipit, Spotted Eagle, Little Crake, Peregrine,
Falcon, Cattle Egret, Merlin, Calandra Lark, Penduline Tit, Black-winged
Stilt, Marsh Sandpiper, Marbled Duck, Kingfisher, White-Throated
Kingfisher, Pied Kingfisher
Best time: Spring and Fall
Length: ½ - 1 Day
Combine with:
- Jesus’ baptismal site
- Nazareth
- Sea of Galilee voyage ‘Jesus’ boat
- Capernaum, Tabga & Mount of Beatitudes
- The Jewish mystical city of Tzfat
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BN2 - Gamla & The Galil: For Raptor Lovers!
For raptor lovers, this is an absolute ‘must-see’! Starting from the
Gamla Nature Reserve, observe Griffon Vultures weaving, turning and
soaring from a bird blind overlooking the gorge – what a spectacular
sight! Then drive to the Sea of Galilee (Lake Kinneret), the largest
lake in Israel, to observe many more unusual species from its shores as
well by boat.
Species: Griffon Vulture, Little Swift,
Long-billed Pipit, Calandra Lark, Bimaculated Lark, Egyptian Vulture,
Short-toed Eagle, Blue Rock Thrush, Crag Martin, Pygmy Cormorant, Little
Swift, Black-necked Grebe, Armenian Gull, Slender-billed Gull, Slavonian
Grebe, Whiskered Tern, Alpine Swift, Woodchat Shrike, Masked Shrike,
Blue Rock Thrush
Best time: Year round
Length: 1 day
Combine with:
- Jesus’ baptismal site
- Nazareth
- Sea of Galilee voyage ‘Jesus’ boat
- Capernaum, Tabga & Mount of Beatitudes
- The Jewish mystical city of Tzfat |
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