Birding the Dead Sea - Kalia and Ein Gedi
Date: 16/2/25
Time: 06:00 to 18:00

The first early spring migrants arrive in the wadis of the Dead Sea in February and the local birds are starting the breeding season. We will visit a couple wadis along the northern Dead Sea and explore some of the fields of Kibbutz Kalia and nearby area and the area of Ein Gedi. With the winter rains, the wadis should be in bloom and we will also search for the butterflies they attract. Highlights include Cyprus warbler, Arabian Babbler, Fan tailed Raven, Tristams starling, Sand partridge, Striolated Bunting and more.

This is a bus trip that will leave from Tel Aviv at 06:00 and at Jerusalem at 7:00. There is an option for pickup at Latrun at 06:30. Drop off in Tel Aviv by 18:00.

The trip involves some moderate walking on uneven ground. 2 - 3 km

No experience is necessary! Guiding in English.

Cost: 400 nis per person/360 nis for members of the English Bird Club & SPNI

For more information call: 0523-869488 or send email to [email protected]