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In the middle Iran-Israel war when it’s so fierce, the sky doesn’t seem to be on our side Israel. Millions bird migrate and harass fighter pilots driven by Israeli air force pilots.
It’s not sudden, bird migration does occur at least twice a year in the area. During March and April, the area is recognized by Israel as a crucial corridor point for bird migration. As many as hundreds of millions of birds fly all the way from Africa to Europe and western Asia.
Launch JFeedThursday (12/3/2026), although this is a recurring natural phenomenon, professional observers and military officials warn that the huge volume of bird traffic creates a significant danger to combat operations. Large flocks of herons, pelicans and cranes currently share the same airspace as fighter jets and attack helicopters.
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As a result, there are concerns about collisions in the air at high speeds which could have fatal consequences for pilots. These crashes can also destroy expensive military equipment.
Collisions with large birds at combat speeds can cause severe damage to the aircraft’s engines or cockpit canopy. To mitigate this risk, the Israeli Air Force has used special procedures for decades to avoid busy migration routes during the transition season.
In addition to the physical danger to aircraft, this migration also wreaks havoc on air defense sensors. The large birds often appear on radar screens as suspicious objects, and in the current tensions of war, they can be mistaken for enemy drones or low-flying missiles.
In recent years, there have been several cases where anti-aircraft fire was mistakenly directed at flocks of birds after they were misidentified as enemy UAVs. This creates a double risk, wasting expensive interceptor ammunition and placing the birds themselves in the line of fire.
Monitoring groups working with the Israeli Air Force currently provide real-time warnings about large herd movements to help operators differentiate between natural migration and enemy threats.
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