Huleh Valley Nature Reserve, Herons
The Hula Valley lies within the northern part of the Syrian-African Rift Valley at an elevation of about 70 meters above sea level, and covers an area of 177 square kilometers On both sides of the valley are steep slopes: the Golan Heights to the east and the Upper Galilee's Naftali mountains to the west rise to 400 to 900 meters above sea level. Hula Lake Park, known in Hebrew as Agamon HaHula, is located in the southern part of the Hula Valley, north of the nature reserve. It was decided to develop the surrounding area and leave the flooded area intact. The new site has become the second home for thousands of migrating birds in the autumn and spring. the lake covers an area of one square kilometer interspersed with islands that serve as protected bird nesting sites. It has become a major stopover for migrating birds flying from Europe to Africa and back, and also a major birdwatching site. Over one billion birds migrate on this route from Europe to Africa and return. Many flocks have accustomed themselves to the Valley and do not fly on to Africa relying on the friendly climate and abundance of food.
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Location: Huleh Valley , Northern Israel
Photo credit: © moris kushelevitch / Alamy / Afripics
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