Young Birdwatchers: A New Birdwatching Club for Children of Carmel and the Surrounding Area

Photos: Shachaf Retter, Hof Carmel Field School, Eden, Shoreshim School, Ofri Rofe, Naama Givoli, Tomer Avni, Yarden Oren

About the Activity

Birds surround us everywhere—in our yards, cities, fields, at sea, in forests, and around pools and lakes.

Some remain here year-round, while others travel enormous distances on migration routes to spend the winter or summer with us.

We invite your children to learn about and get acquainted up close with the fascinating world of birds found right above us, especially the winged creatures characteristic of the area’s aquatic habitats.

In our birdwatching club, children will become young birders through field observations, learning identification techniques, and getting to know the amazing stories of nature and birds.

When and Where Does It Take Place?

The sessions will take place once a week, on Tuesdays from 16:00–17:30, at the Ma’agan Michael Birdwatching Park. Our nearby surroundings include the birdwatching park, Ma’agan Michael fishponds, the Diple Nature Reserve, and the seashore—a remarkable variety of settings for adventures!

The club will include at least 28 weekly sessions per year, led by a consistent, experienced, and professional instructor.

The club is suitable for students in grades 3–6.

What Will We Do in the Club?

🦜 Get acquainted with backyard birds and understand their way of life in human environments

🦜 Get to know the migratory birds that spend the winter at the birdwatching park and fishponds—we will learn to identify them and hear about their migrations

🦜 Learn the language of birds and distinguish between a calm chirp, an alarm call, and a courtship song

🦜 Observe and gain an in-depth understanding of the impressive birds of prey in the area

🦜 Environmental responsibility: We will explore Taninim Stream and the Diple Nature Reserve and understand the importance of water, build nesting boxes and bird feeders, and learn how to protect coastal areas and open spaces

This is an opportunity to give your children tools that will serve them throughout their lives: responsibility, curiosity, and a genuine connection to the world we live in.

Meet Anav, Your Instructor 🐦

Nice to meet you, I’m Anav, a bird photographer and birder.

What began as a hobby for me gradually became a deep connection with nature.

Through birdwatching, I learned to look at nature differently, notice the small things, identify species, understand behaviors, and above all, pause for a moment and be present.

I can spend hours in the field waiting for a particular bird or a particular moment, and even after all these years, I still get excited by every new encounter.

I love the combination of birdwatching and photography: on the one hand, learning about and getting to know the birds, and on the other, trying to capture a small moment from their world through my camera.

In my view, the more familiar we become with nature, the more connected we feel to it and the more we want to protect it.

Join Now for Two Free Trial Sessions

Join us for two free introductory sessions, together with your parents.

The sessions will take place on Tuesdays, September 15 and September 22, during the club hours (16:00–17:30).

To register for a session, select the desired number of tickets on this page, corresponding to the number of participating children.

After proceeding to checkout, enter your details—the parents’ details.

This is an opportunity to open your children’s minds to a new, fascinating, and accessible world.

Places are limited—reserve your child’s place as soon as possible. The club will take place subject to a minimum number of registrants.

♥️ Please note: The monthly price for the club is only 275 NIS for guests (or 250 NIS for members), but 2015/2016 is annual and one-time.

For your convenience, payment can be made in up to 12 equal interest-free installments.

[Click here for the cancellation policy.]

Important Information

Activity area:
Ma’agan Michael Birdwatching Park

Target audience:
Children only

Difficulty level:
Easy

Required equipment:
Closed-toe shoes, a water bottle, a hat, and something to eat

Guidance:
Professional birdwatching instructor

Meeting point:
Ma’agan Michael Birdwatching Park

Please Note

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel reserves the right to cancel or change the activity according to weather, security, and safety conditions, and at its sole discretion.