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Hidden owl family spotted on an Ashdod cliff

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50% centerFirst reported by Walla · Jun 14, 2026
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What happened

Guy Levian photographed an owl family near Ashdod after spotting a male, then a female and four fledglings on a cliff. The Nature and Parks Authority says the species should be observed only from a safe distance, especially during nesting season.

  • 01A Nature and Parks Authority official found an owl family near Ashdod by chance.
  • 02The bird appeared with a mate and four fledglings beside a cliff nest.
  • 03Officials urged photographers to keep away from nests and use long lenses.
  • 04The owl faces threats from pesticides and habitat loss.
  • 05Nesting season makes disturbance especially dangerous for eggs and chicks.

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Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Hidden owl family spotted on an Ashdod cliff
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 14, 2026
Birdwatcher in Ashdod Finds an Owl Family Nesting on a Cliff

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