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 Bird Sanctuary is to restore this vital food source for migratory birds and to carry out monitoring that guides us in how to best protect them.