Late autumn and winter tours

Although Israel received its reputation as a major spring and autumn flyway of migrating birds, it is also an important wintering ground for thousands of birds. These include the critically endangered Sociable Plover, the endangered White-headed Duck, several vulnerable species (such as, Marbled Teal and Imperial and Spotted Eagles), and the near threatened Ferruginous Duck. Middle-east specialties, such as Radde's Accentor, Red-fronted Serin, Striated Scops Owl, and Red-tailed Wheatear, are also quite regular winter visitors to the country.

The endangered Sociable Plover (Vanellus gregarius), wintering at western Negev

season extends between November-February. While November still gets the rearguard of the autumn migration, and especially some scarce migrants with an eastern aroma, it also marks the arrival of mass numbers of wintering birds.

Background page - learn about the birding during late autumn and winter .
Single day tours - Read about our routes and the birds you may encounter.
Inquiry Form - send a request for itinerary.
FAQ - frequently asked questions.