Migrating Birds Know No Boundaries

		MIGRATION ACROSS  BORDERS
		Griffon Vultures are thought to be resident birds, but marking them in Israel with satellite transmitters showed that they do not recognize political borders. One of these vultures was located by the satellite wandering to Turkey. (Photo: Yossi Eshbol)

BIRD-WATCHERS  FLOCK  TO  ISRAEL
Israel has become famous among bird-watchers, and thousands flock here annually to enjoy the combination of sunshine and the seasonal migration. (Photo: Yossi Leshem)

		SCHOOLS SHARE  INFORMATION  ON  INTERNET
		Schoolchildren from Israel link up with those from neighboring countries and others around the world, through Internet, and study the subject of migrating birds equipped with satellite transmitters. (Photo: Yossi Leshem)

DAILY JOURNEY  ENDS  AT  DUSK
At dusk, around sunset, a flock of Black Kites descends to rest. Their daily journey is ended but the great saga of their migration continues, as it has done for millions of years. (Photo: Yossi Eshbol)