Jerusalem Bird Observatory — Attraction in Jerusalem

The Jerusalem Bird Observatory is an urban bird observatory in Israel, sited on a 5000 m² plot in central Jerusalem between the Knesset and the Supreme Court. Magnificent place with extremely knowledgeable guides explaining the work of the Observatory. A nice place to observe birds, there is a a station to catch birds to record information about them and share it worldwide. There is location to observe landing birds. The place is equipped with large number of trees, shrubs, grasses, roses and insects to attract birds. Besides, there is a small pool. U can see frogs, turtles and large number of insects. Such a calm place in the middle of the city. Parking is an issue but there are so many other options. Early morning is the best time if you want to watch active birds. Recommended to arrive before 10am to be able to hear fantastic explanations about the different birds flying through the...

A nice place to observe birds, there is a a station to catch birds to record information about them and share it worldwide. There is location to observe landing birds. The place is equipped with large number of trees, shrubs, grasses, roses and insects to attract birds. Besides, there is a small pool. U can see frogs, turtles and large number of insects. The best time to visit this place is in spring as there is large number of immigration birds pass by it and stop by the pool. It is near garden of roses in Jerusalem and you can enter freely without tickets. Good choice for those who love nature, quietness, birds and enjoy listening to the music...

Staffed by very knowledgable bird lovers. Great place to go if you want to see real birds up close and learn about bird migration first hand from the experts. The JBO models conservation. The walls are made of melted down bottle caps! The roof grows - in season. Visit on a day of bird banding (see webpage for dates) and marvel nose to beak at a 5 gram bird! Ask questions and get answers. Check out the lovely pond and spy on the birds from a bird blind - all in the center of Jerusalem. There is also a lovely gift shop and restroom facilities. There is...