Eilat is one of the most important places in the world for migratory birds. The only land bridge connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa also forms a bottleneck that serves hundreds of millions of migrating birds. Moreover, the birds that land in Eilat are preparing for one of the most challenging tasks of their lives – crossing the Sahara Desert.
The rapid development of the Eilat area has severely damaged the rich saltmarsh habitat, which served as a crucial "last fueling station" before the desert. Our main mission at the Eilat Birdwatching Park is to restore this vital food source for migratory birds and to carry out monitoring that guides us in how to best protect them.
The Eilat Birdwatching Park offers a unique opportunity to experience nature up close, just a short drive from the city of Eilat. Dense vegetation, lakes, and reed beds, interwoven with well-maintained paths and observation hides, allow visitors to watch the many birds without disturbing them, while enjoying their beauty. The park is one of the few places in Eilat where you can sit by a lake under a tree and simply blend into nature.
The "Secrets of Bird Migration" workshop connects park visitors with the wonderful and mysterious world of migratory birds. During the workshop, you’ll see birds up close at the research station and discover the small, surprising details that create the unique natural phenomenon of bird migration. The guidance is exciting, enriching, and opens a window into the intimate world of the birds. The workshops are led by professional ornithologists and birdwatchers.
Birdwatching in the park is full of sound and color. Sitting quietly in the observation hides reveals to the visitor a whole world of bustling activity—birds gathering food, calling, singing, and flying. Each bird has its own color, sound, shape, and characteristic behavior, which together create a charming picture. The best times for birdwatching are early mornings or late afternoons. The preferred seasons are spring, autumn, and winter.
You’ve arrived at the Birdwatching Park but have no idea how to identify the birds? Visit our Bird Guide, select the season, and you’re ready for the perfect birdwatching tour. We recommend renting binoculars from the park’s shop.
The Birdwatching Park is meant for everyone — families and children who can’t tell a stork from a chicken, nature lovers, and even the most professional birdwatchers. At the Eilat Birdwatching Park, you’ll find lush, charming spots between lakes and a well-organized network of trails. The ringing station offers a chance to see birds up close early in the morning, and if you hire a guide (by prior arrangement), you’ll understand how migration really works. With a bit of luck, children may even get to hold a bird that has been checked at the ringing station before releasing it back into the wild.
The Birdwatching Park is open all the time, every day, and admission is free.
Tours can be booked on Saturdays by advance reservation.
The Birdwatching Park is located next to the border crossing to Jordan (Yitzhak Rabin Terminal), north of the city of Eilat. Access to the park is via Route 90 (the Arava Road), following the signs.
Sunday to Thursday, from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday, from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The Birdwatching Park is open all the time, every day, and admission is free.
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Sunday to Thursday, from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday, from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM
