Birding in Jerusalem: An Ancient City with 300 Bird Species | All About Birds

Jerusalem is the world’s fastest-growing tourism market, according to Bloomberg News. It’s easy to see why, with a history that goes back to the time of King David and a rich mix of cultural and religious attractions that are globally unique. Bird watchers may visit Jerusalem for nonavian reasons—an inspirational trip to soak up this ancient city’s sights and sounds, or just to accompany a significant other on their trip-of-a-lifetime tour. But binoculars should be packed in the luggage, too, because Jerusalem offers something rare among the world’s top tourist cities: a bird list pushing 300 species, and during migration the opportunity to catch a glimpse of birds from three continents (Europe, Asia, and Africa).