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Swifts Nest in Jerusalem’s Holy Sites

Updated 2026-07-22 14:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Scythe-winged swifts have nested for thousands of years in the cracks of the Western Wall and other holy sites in Jerusalem. The birds' presence is a testament to their resilience and adaptability.

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Greetings from Jerusalem, whose holy sites host some of the oldest colonies of nesting swifts

The scythe-winged birds have nested in the cracks of the Western Wall and other holy sites in Jerusalem for thousands of years.

2026-07-22 13:45 UTC