The Bird Watching Festival

Bird watchers are growing increasingly interested in Palestine. Its location at the crossroads of Africa, Asia, and Europe provides a route for the biannual migration of over 500 million birds, who travel from Africa through Palestine, into Europe and Asia, and then return to Africa in the fall.

The country features a remarkable diversity of ecosystems, each with its own set of birds. Furthermore, you may go birdwatching among some of the world's most famous ancient and historical sites, including the Jericho region, Wadi Quilt, and the Jerusalem Wilderness. In Palestine, the Palestine Wildlife Society has recognized 13 Important Bird Areas.

Around March, the Jericho Botanical Gardens host a Bird Watching Festival. The festival will allow you to explore the Jordan Valley's migratory bird trail. Other activities of the festival, in addition to bird watching, include tree planting and excursions to archaeological sites in the Jericho area.

Dates: March to April
Location: Palestine