BIRD WATCHERS FLOCK TO ISRAEL FOR 4TH EILAT SPRING MIGRATION FESTIVAL, MARCH 18-25, 2010

BIRD WATCHERS FLOCK TO ISRAEL FOR 4TH EILAT SPRING MIGRATION FESTIVAL, MARCH 18-25, 2010
New York - September 17, 2009: Hundreds of birdwatchers from all over the world will flock to the Israeli resort town of Eilat to take part in the 4th Eilat Spring Migration Festival, March 18-25, 2010. Israel's location on the only land bridge between Europe, Asia and Africa makes it uniquely suited as a prime bird-watching site from which to view the flights of a large variety of migratory birds. Travelers to the festival will witness the migration of more than 500 million birds, including rare raptors, pelicans and cranes."The Eilat Spring Migration Festival is a special event that attracts nature lovers to one of the world's prime bird-watching locations in the south of Israel," says Arie Sommer, Tourism Commissioner, North and South America. "The combination of the spring bird migratory spectacle in the beautiful resort town of Eilat will make for a truly special experience. The week-long festival will also feature day and night birding tours and workshops. The festival will include an opening banquet and evening activities at the Isrotel Agamim Hotel.For more information, visit www.eilatbirdsfestival.com. For more information about travel to Israel, visit www.goisrael.com.
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