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The 2nd Hula Valley Bird Festival It is common knowledge among bird lovers that the Hula Valley in Northern Israel is one of the most important stopover and wintering sites for southbound migrants through the Great Rift Valley. It is here that complete populations of birds stop to “refuel” before reaching the desert strip to the south. The region serves as a migration flyway for thousands of Common Cranes, White Pelicans, Ducks, Waders and Passerines every year. Over 300 species are seen here annually including some of the rarest European birds of prey. Species like Greater Spotted and Eastern Imperial Eagles, Pallid Harrier, Long-legged Buzzard and more winter in the valley and can be easily found with patience.
The 1st Hula Valley Bird Festival was a memorable week. Besides the daily backdrop spectacle of over 30,000 Common Cranes which is remarkable on its own right, a host of rare and interesting species made every session in the field unique. Festival tours connected with great birds like: Saker, E. Imperial, Bonneli’s, White-tailed, lesser and Greater Spotted Eagles, Long billed Pipit, Namaqua Dove, Black Francolin, Dead Sea Sparrows, Crimson Winged Finch, Sombre Tit, White-headed and Ferruginous Ducks, Pygmy Cormorants and many more. The now famous family of Black-winged Kites at the Agmon is a real attraction and put on a show the whole week. The festival tour groups were incredibly lucky with Mammals as well and had frequent encounters with Jungle Cats, Golden Jackals and even 3 Wolves on Mt Hermon in broad daylight.
We are sure that this year’s event will be just as great, so join us for an unforgettable week of birds, wildlife and events and come discover the Hula Valley and Northern Israel for the natural gems they are.
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