English Bird Club: Modi’in Southern Hills

Late migrants, winter visitors, and open-hill habitats at sunrise

Event Details

Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
Time: 7:00 – 10:00
Location: Kikar HaShoter, Derech Menahem Begin, Modi’in
Full meeting-point details and guide contact info will be sent after registration.

The southern hills around Modi’in are rich with birdlife and varied habitats. We’ll look for late migrants and wintering species such as pipits, Stonechats, and seedeaters while exploring these open landscapes.

Moderate walk (3–4 km) on dirt paths. Guiding is in English.

Cost: 
Free to members of the English Bird Club
SPNI members 90 nis
Non-members 110 nis


Contact Info:

📞 Phone: 0523-869488 
📧 Email: alenk@spni.org.il

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