Birds and Dunes: A Magical Hike Between the Sorek Stream and Palmachim Sands
Family trip between Nahal Sorek and the Palmahim Sands, September 26, 2026, at Palmahim Nature Reserve. We will observe birds, turtles, and wildlife.
Photographs: Amit Mendelson, Ella Faust, from the PicWiki website, Dov Greenblat, Pazit Shavit-Shayit
About the Activity
Join us for a surprising and fascinating tour between the Sorek Stream and Palmachim Sands, where we will explore the magic of this unique environment.
We will begin the tour at the Paratroopers Grove and discover the reason behind its special name.
We will walk along the Sorek Stream, examine the unique flora and fauna along the streambanks, look for wild boar burrows, and learn about the important efforts to rehabilitate the stream’s water.
During the tour, we will observe the special meeting point between the stream and the sands and discover the diverse wildlife in the area: softshell turtles, visiting birds, and spectacular seasonal blooms.
We will discover the reasons for establishing the special “Turtle Island” and its role in the nature reserve.
From there, we will continue into the golden dunes among local vegetation and observe the cormorant colony, special birds that come to visit from distant lands.
We will learn about their way of life, what they eat, and what makes them unique, and see their roosting area.
Join us for a magical experience in which you will discover the secret of the meeting between water and sand, between birds and a wide variety of animals.
Important Information
Activity area:
Palmachim Nature Reserve
Target audience:
Families
Difficulty level:
Easy
Walking distance:
Approximately 800 meters on a trail, followed by walking among the dunes
Route length:
Approximately 4 km
Required equipment:
Closed shoes, at least 1.5 liters of water, a hat, a flower guide (for those who have one), binoculars
Guidance:
The guiding team of Shikmim Field School
Please Note
The Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel reserves the right to cancel or modify the activity in accordance with weather, security, and safety conditions and at its sole discretion.
Children up to age 3 enter free of charge. Please indicate the number and ages of the children at checkout.
The tour will take place subject to Home Front Command instructions.
The exact location and detailed arrival instructions will be sent in the WhatsApp group before the event.
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