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

By Ruth SherlockJuly 19, 2026路Source: NPR路0 views

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Swifts have been nesting in the Western Wall for centuries. Experts count at least 88 nests in the nooks and crannies of this holy site. The birds swoop and dive above the worshipers, catching insects to feed their young or encouraging their nestlings to take flight.

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

(Image credit: Ruth Sherlock)

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