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๐ ืงืงืดื - ืงืจื ืงืืืช ืืืฉืจืื KKL
Birdathon Festival 2026
Meet us at the Naโaman Stream!
Autumn is here โ and the skies of northern Israel are filling with thousands of migratory birds! ๐ฆ๐ฆฉ๐ฆ
Pelicans, storks, herons, flamingos, ibises and many other fascinating species stop in Israel during their incredible seasonal journey between Europe and Africa.
This Sukkot, KKL-JNF invites you to join the Birdathon Festival 2026 โ a wonderful celebration of birds, nature, adventure and creativity for the whole family.
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September 28โ30, 2026 | Sukkot
๐ 10:00โ16:00
๐ The Magic of the Kibbutz, Kfar Masaryk, northern Israel
๐ฟ Discover the magic of the Naโaman River
From The Magic of the Kibbutz in Kfar Masaryk, weโll set out on an experiential journey along the banks of the Naโaman River and through the beautiful Naโaman Nature Reserve.
Along the way, families will enjoy a fun activity booklet, nature challenges and fascinating activities โ while discovering the incredible world of bird migration.
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Meet Buzuki, a young Egyptian vulture beginning his own amazing journey to Africa.
๐ญ Meet an expert birdwatcher and discover the secrets of the birds migrating through Israel.
๐ฟ Follow the trail, solve clues, explore nature and enjoy the beautiful beginning of autumn in northern Israel.
๐๏ธ Participation in the river trail is FREE!
Registration in advance through KKL-JNF is required.
๐ A green bonus: every family that completes the Birdathon trail will be entered into a draw for an exciting prize!
๐ And the experience continues at The Magic of the Kibbutz
After your nature adventure, stay with us and enjoy a taste of authentic kibbutz life:
๐ฅ Fresh from the taboon: Make warm, fresh pita and enjoy it with local labneh or sweet chocolate.
๐จ Create with nature: Family-friendly workshops inspired by birds and the natural world, using natural materials to create a unique souvenir to take home. (Small additional fee.)
โ Take a break at Thomas Coffee: Relax in our local coffee cart and enjoy a delicious selection of drinks and treats in the green kibbutz courtyard.
๐ A perfect autumn day in Israel: fresh air, birdsong, family adventures, creativity, good food and the unique atmosphere of an Israeli kibbutz.
Whether youโre a passionate birdwatcher, a nature lover, traveling with children, or simply looking for an authentic experience beyond the usual tourist route โ come spread your wings and celebrate autumn with us! ๐ฆ
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KKL-JNF Birdathon Festival 2026
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September 28โ30, 2026
๐ The Magic of the Kibbutz, Kfar Masaryk, Israel
๐ 10:00โ16:00
๐ฟ River trail: approximately 1.5โ2 hours
๐๏ธ Free participation in the river trail with advance registration
Come for the birds. Discover the stream. Experience the kibbutz. โค๏ธ
Photo credits: KKL-JNF โ Birdathon at the Naโaman River, 2025.