The Common Swift spends most of the time living in South Africa and at the beginning of spring starts migrating north to its breeding sites. During mid-February it arrives in Israel, which is known to be one of its first breeding sites, and migrates back to Africa at the beginning of June, immediately after its nestlings have fledged.
The Common Swift has found Jerusalem perfect for nesting sites including ancient holy sites such as churches, synagogues, mosques and temples, and has become dependent on us. The Western Wall in Jerusalem serves as one of the oldest Common Swift nesting sites in the world where 88 nests were noted. However, the future of the Common Swift is not secure at all and their future is at risk.
The FRIENDS OF THE SWIFTS Association, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel, and Tel
Aviv University are asking for us to join this unique and special day, which also symbolizes the arrival of spring.
Program:
17:00 –17:15: GATHERING
17:15 –17:35: GREETINGS, Mr. Nir Barkat, Mayor of Jerusalem
Mrs. Naomi Tsur, Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem
Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and the Holy Sites
Dr. Yossi Leshem, Tel-Aviv University and Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel
CEREMONY GUIDE: Amnonn Hahn GM “FRIENDS OF THE SWIFTS” Association
18:00 –17:35: Guided Observation of Swifts Returning to the Western Wall
Guides: Amnonn Hahn, Dr. Yossi Leshem
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