Dead Sea specialties and Raptor migration

 

This full day tour will focus on the special birds typical of the Dead Sea region like: Fan-tailed Raven, Tristram's Grackle, Dead Sea Sparrow, Arabian Warbler, Smyrna Kingfisher and Mountain Bunting.
The tour will depart from Eilat early in the morning and head north towards the Dead Sea. We will visit a wild nature reserve that holds a few pairs of Arabian Warblers. We will then proceed to a great migration watch point overlooking the Dead Sea and enjoy awesome raptor passage and the dramatic scenery.
Those interested can have a dip in the Dead Sea. On the way back south we will visit some lesser known birding sites in the central Arava valley.
Duration: Full day (packed meals necessary)
Departure: Eilat 05:00
Estimated return time: Eilat 17:00
Price – 100$ for festival package visitors
120$ - for just the tour 

 

Nizzana Bustards, Coursers Sandgrouse and more.

This tour will target the specialty species of the Nizzana and western Negev region.
 McQueen's Bustard, Cream colored Courser, Up to 4 species of Sandgrouse, Desert Little Owl, Southern Grey Shrike and many migrants await you in the magical steppe like terrain of the Western Negev.  
The list of species around in March is overwhelming as this is one of the most interesting areas in the country.
As we work our way back south we will visit the Sdeh-Boker area in search for Griffon and Egyptian Vultures and also visit some lesser known birding areas in the high Negev plateau. This is a hectic tour but a must for every birder visiting Israel.
Duration: Full day (packed meals necessary)
Departure: Eilat 04:00 (Strict departure time)
Estimated Return Time: Eilat: 17:00
Price – 100$ for festival package visitors
120$ - for just the tour 

 

The Enigmatic Nubian Nightjar

During the week we will lead several special tours to find the Nubian Nightjar, one of the Western Palearctic's rarest birds. With only 10-12 pairs left in the region this tour will be led by an expert guide with intimate knowledge of the species and sites. The tour will include a visit to the southern Dead Sea area and will include some great birding sites before the "main event".
A large portion of this tours proceedings will go towards conservation of this critically endangered species.

Duration: Extended Half day (packed snacks advisory)
Departure: Eilat 13:30
Estimated return time: Eilat 22:30
Price – 100$ for festival package visitors
120$ - for just the tour

 

Hume's Tawny Owl and night wildlife

This is a special night tour to see one of the rarest Owls in the world, the Hume's Tawny Owl. Our tours focus on the few remaining pairs of this beautiful Owl in the Eilat area and involve visiting a remote desert canyon which is reached by 4X4 vehicles.
Besides Hume's Owl we will also search for migrant Egyptian Nightjars and the handsome Pharaoh Eagle Owl. The desert is full of life at night and we usually encounter mammals and reptiles on every one of these tours.

Departure: 18:00
Estimated Return time: 00:00
Price: 65$ for festival package visitors
75$ - for just the tour