Thousands of Cranes Arrive at Agamon Hula Nature Reserve
Translated & summarized from Makor Rishon by baba
Approximately 10,600 cranes were counted at the Agamon Hula nature reserve on Tuesday morning as part of the fall migration. The birds are traveling from Russia, Finland, and Estonia to Ethiopia, with some stopping in Israel for the winter. The reserve is also hosting other migratory species like pelicans and flamingos. Visitors are encouraged to experience the natural phenomenon.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Over 10,600 cranes were counted at Agamon Hula during the fall migration's first count.
- The cranes are migrating from northwestern Russia, Finland, and Estonia to Ethiopia.
- Some cranes will stay in the Hula Valley for the winter, while others are just stopping over.
- The daily crane count occurs at dawn as birds leave to forage.
- Other migratory birds like pelicans and flamingos are also present in the Hula Valley.
- The public is invited to visit the Agamon Hula nature reserve to observe the birds.
The fall migration season is in full swing, with thousands of cranes arriving at the Agamon Hula-KKL nature reserve. On Tuesday morning, during the first crane count of the season at first light, approximately 10,600 cranes were recorded. This number indicates an increase in migratory bird activity over the Hula Valley.
Some of these cranes, which originate from northwestern Russia, Finland, and Estonia, are on their journey south to Lake Tana in Ethiopia. For many, Agamon Hula serves as a stopover point en route to Africa, while others choose to spend the winter months in the valley. The daily count takes place at dawn as the birds depart the reserve to forage in the Hula Valley. They return at night to the protected roosting site.
Einbar Shlomit Rubin, Field Manager at Agamon Hula-KKL, expressed her excitement about the season's start, stating, "We missed these wonderful sights and sounds, the moment when first light rises over the Golan Heights and the magic of the Agamon is revealed in all its glory." She noted that cranes are just one part of the spectacle, with pelicans, flamingos, birds of prey, and many other species also passing through the area.
Rubin invited the public to visit the Agamon to witness the migrating birds and enjoy an experience of nature, peace, and tranquility, suggesting it as a break from the daily news cycle. The article also includes unrelated mentions of activities for election day.
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