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Migratory Birds Begin Arriving at Hula Valley Nature Reserve as Autumn Approaches

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 6 hours ago

What happened

The Hula Valley Nature Reserve in Israel is witnessing the arrival of the first migratory birds of autumn, including sandpipers, songbirds, egrets, and flamingos, marking the start of the migration season. The reserve serves as a vital stopover for these species, providing food and safety. Butterfly migrations have also begun, and storks are expected in August.

  • 01First migratory birds of autumn have arrived at Hula Valley Nature Reserve despite summer heat.
  • 02Early arrivals include sandpipers, songbirds, egrets, stilts, and eight flamingos over the weekend.
  • 03Migrating butterflies like Danaus chrysippus have also started appearing at the reserve.
  • 04Site manager Inbar Shlomit Rubin highlights the coexistence of nesting birds and new arrivals.
  • 05The Hula Valley is a critical habitat and stopover along the bird migration route in Israel.
  • 06Storks are expected to begin migrating through the reserve in August.

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew59 minutes ago
Migratory Birds Begin Arriving at Hula Valley Nature Reserve as Autumn Approaches
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew6 hours ago
Eight Flamingos Arrive at Hula Valley as Autumn Bird Migration Begins

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