Bird watching Southern Israel in spring needs no introduction.
Eilat and the surrounding areas are known worldwide as one of the best, if not the best Western Palearctic destination for birders. The dramatic outline of the Rift Valley serves as a corridor for millions of migrants every season. The variety of habitats promises an incredible range of species of many families and breathtaking views.
Besides the migrant birds that dot the bushes and fill the skies, Southern Israel is also home to many exciting near eastern residents that can be hard to come by anywhere else. Come enjoy this birders paradise with us and let us point you in the right direction for an unforgettable bird watching and nature holiday.

Nestled in the southern tip of Israel Eilat is beautifully placed between the magical blue waters of the Red Sea and the majestic Eilat mountains, an extension of the massive granite ridges of Sinai.

The relaxed city of Eilat provides new habitats for many migrant and local species and amazing birds can be seen from your hotel room balcony or during a stroll through the cities gardens and parks. At your doorstep you will find Laughing Dove,
Yellow vented Bulbul and the beautiful Palestine Sunbird to name a few.

Eilat North beach at the tip of the Red sea is one of the most interesting sea watching locations in the Western Palearctic. Migrant Herons, Ducks, Gulls and Terns mingle with near tropical species like White-eyed Gull, Western Reef and Manrove Herons and Pied Kingfisher for a memorable Seawatch. The North beach regularly produces astonishing rarities and has hosted many new species for the region and even a new species of Shearwater to science! Many Red Sea and Indian Ocean species regularly work their way north up the bay of Eilat and reach the North beach.  

Bordering the city from the west are the beautiful Eilat Mountains. Besides the breathtaking scenery, the mountains are home to some great desert species like Little green Bee eater, White crowned and Hooded Wheatears, Sand Partridge, Desert Lark and Barbary Falcon. During the spring, millions of soaring birds pass over the Eilat Mountains. On a good day thousands of Raptors and Storks can be seen at amazing proximity. There is no better place in the Western Palearctic to work on identification of birds of Prey of various species, not to mention the photography opportunities.
The pools and reservoirs just north of the city are an important stop for hundreds of thousands of shorebirds that migrate to and from their Eurasian breeding grounds. Any visit to the famous K19 and K20 pools produces an astonishing list of waders and other species. Rare birds like Phalaropes, Broad billed and Curlew Sandpipers and more are easily found here.
Moving North of Eilat up the rift valley, the developing Southern Arava region is dotted with fields, plantations, pools and reed beds that host highly localized residents like Namaqua Dove, Little Green Bee-eater and Indian Silverbill. During the spring these habitats hold thousands of migrant passerines and birds of prey. The fields are full of Pipits, Wagtails, Wheatears, Hirundines, Buntings and Larks. A good few days are necessary to bird through these areas and the wealth of birds is incredible.
The open desert areas of the Southern Rift valley and the Southern Negev plateau hold exciting residents like Trumpeter Finch, Desert Wheatear, Spotted and Crowned Sandgrouse and more. These areas are also important sites for rare and nomadic Desert Larks which peak during March. Temminck's and Hoopoe Larks require searching for but can be found in these areas and previous springs have produced sightings of the rare and unpredictable Thick-billed, Dunn's and Black crowned Finch Larks.