Volunteer watchers in southern Israel are working to protect migratory falcons from poachers in a highly coordinated security operation. Falcons can fetch up to tens of thousands of dollars on the black market, making them a target for poachers. The watchers, including ornithologists, nature lovers, and retirees, patrol the area to deter poachers and ensure the safety of the falcons. Poaching has increased in recent years, with falcons being captured alive and either domesticated or smuggled to neighboring countries. The illegal trade in falcons is driven by the demand for these birds in Gulf countries, where falconry is a treasured tradition.