Thousands of Cranes Arrive in Israel's Hula Valley for Autumn Migration
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Nearly 20,000 cranes arrived in Israel's Hula Valley on November 10 as part of their autumn migration from Europe to Africa. The birds are using the Hula Nature Reserve for rest, with some staying for the winter. They forage in local fields during the day and roost on the lake at night.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- 19,600 cranes were counted in Israel's Hula Valley on November 10.
- The cranes are migrating from Europe to Africa and use the Hula Nature Reserve for rest.
- Some cranes will stay in Israel for the entire winter season.
- The birds travel in family groups and communicate through calls.
- Cranes forage in fields during the day and roost on the lake at night.
The autumn bird migration is in full swing, with nearly 20,000 cranes observed in Israel's Hula Valley. On the morning of November 10, specialists counted 19,600 cranes at Lake Hula. These birds are stopping at the Hula Nature Reserve to rest during their journey from Europe to Africa, with some expected to remain in Israel for the winter. Cranes migrate in family groups, including adults and their young, maintaining contact through distinctive calls and recognizing each other within large flocks. During the day, they forage in the fields of the Hula Valley and return to the lake at dusk for safety from predators.
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