Pelican brief: Israel ensures birds will be fed while migrating from Europe to Africa

Great White Pelicans fly over Mishmar Hasharon reservoir in Hefer Valley in Israel.

The country’s ministry of agriculture has said it will continue funding a project to feed thousands of the birds who fly annually over Israel. The ministry previously said it was going to stop the project, claiming it was not responsible for feeding migrating animals passing through from Europe to Africa. But under pressure from environmentalists, it reconsidered.

Israel’s nature reserves authority welcomed the decision and said it hoped funding would continue for the sake of both farmers and pelicans.