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Israeli Paraglider Aims to Save Ancient Swifts

Updated 2026-07-19 10:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

An Israeli paraglider is attempting to save swifts that have nested in Jerusalem's Western Wall since biblical times. The effort highlights the ongoing conservation challenges in a historic site.

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An Israeli paraglider tries to save migrating swifts that nest in the Western Wall

Swifts have nested in Jerusalem's Western Wall since biblical times. Now one Israeli paraglider is trying to save them.

2026-07-19 10:00 UTC