Paraglider's Quest to Save Swifts Nesting at the Western Wall The Western Wall in Jerusalem is a revered site of prayer for Jews around the world.
However, it also serves as a crucial habitat for a rare bird species: the swift. For years, conservationists have warned that human activity threatens these birds' nesting sites.
Understanding the Threat to Swifts' Habitat Swifts are migratory birds that breed in Europe, Asia, and Africa, with Israel being one of their key nesting grounds.