The Beginning of the Beginning It is perhaps the most fascinating phenomenon in the birding world, but unfortunately not without danger: bird migration. And Eilat, Israel, is one of the best places in the world to experience this spectacular phenomenon. It should therefore come as no surprise that here, for the third time, the international […]
Just one night more and then the last two of the Dutch Knights, a team of dedicated Dutch birders, will head to Israel to participate in the Champions of the Flyway. A unique fundraising event where 16 teams will be competing in a trilling 24 hours Big Day in the southern Negev desert around birding hotspot Eilat. […]
In two weeks time, on March 29th 2016, the Champions of the Flyway will be held for the third time in Eilat (Israel). 24 hours of non-stop birding trying to see as many species as possible. All for raising awareness and generate donations for the protection of our migrating birds. Anticipation is building up for the organization and all […]
This European Bee-eater is a true Champion of the Flyway. It not only flies 1000’s of kilometers each year from Africa to Europe, it also needs to avoid many people who want to kill it. For sport, food or even just fun. This beautiful bird is amongst the many species that in total loose […]
CHAMPION OF THE FLYWAY This European Bee-eater is a true Champion of the Flyway. It does not only fly 1000’s of kilomoters each year from Africa to Europe, it also needs to withstand many people who want to kill it. For sport, fun or maybe even food. This beautiful bird is amongst the […]
The Dutch Knights are back at the Champions of the Flyway 2016! After having received the much coveted title ‘Knights of the Flyway’ in 2014, for being the most helpful team during the race and generating the greatest exposure, we succeeded in raising (even more) significant funds – as well as awareness – during last […]
On the eve of our Dutch Knights Champions of the Flyway adventure I’m in the train to Amsterdam. I’ll be staying at Marc’s place for the final preparations and a tiny bit of sleep before heading to the airport. Early morning we’ll be meeting Gert and taking off to Israel, where the event and the 24-hour bird […]
This is how our Blackcaps end up in Cyprus: as dead meat! 2.500.000 migrating birds are killed each year in Cyprus alone. Stop the illegal killing of migrating birds in Cyprus and DONATE HERE! Twice a year Cyprus, the third greatest island in the mediterranean, is a crucial stopover site for millions of migrating birds during […]