Thousands of Cranes Arrive at Agamon Hula Nature Reserve
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Approximately 10,600 grey cranes have been counted at the Agamon Hula nature reserve during the initial autumn migration count. The reserve serves as a vital stopover for migratory birds and a protected roosting site. Officials have invited the public to visit and enjoy the natural spectacle, which also boosts local tourism and the economy.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Over 10,600 grey cranes were counted at Agamon Hula during the autumn migration.
- The Agamon Hula reserve is a critical stopover for migratory birds in Israel.
- The reserve provides a safe roosting site for cranes at night.
- Other migratory species like pelicans and flamingos are also present.
- Agamon Hula is a significant tourist attraction contributing to the local economy.
Thousands of grey cranes have arrived at the Agamon Hula nature reserve as part of the autumn migration. On Tuesday morning, skilled crane counters gathered at first light for the season's initial count, recording approximately 10,600 cranes. This number indicates an increase in migratory bird activity in the Hula Valley.
The counting takes place as the cranes depart the reserve to forage for food in the valley. At night, the Agamon Hula serves as a safe roosting site, protected from predators and disturbances.
Einbar Shulamit Rubin, Field Manager at Agamon Hula-KKL, expressed her delight, 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 the area is currently experiencing the peak of the autumn migration, with cranes joined by pelicans, flamingos, birds of prey, and many other species. Rubin invited the public to visit the Agamon, observe the migratory birds, and enjoy a peaceful natural experience away from the news cycle.
Agamon Hula-KKL is recognized as a crucial breeding ground in Israel and an internationally important stopover on the bird migration route. It provides a protected habitat, food sources, and a safe resting place for numerous species, enabling them to gather energy for their long journeys. Beyond its ecological significance, the Agamon is a major tourist attraction in the Galilee and Hula Valley, contributing to nature tourism development, local employment, and the northern economy.
