Crane Count at Agamon Hula-KKL

The crane migration is intensifying, and thousands of them are making their way from Europe, through us, to Africa. This morning, 32,600 cranes were counted in Agamon Hula. Cranes are considered a particularly strong bird, and unlike other large birds, they also migrate at night.

During the autumn migration, cranes migrate as a family - parents and young that hatched last spring. They maintain the family unit mainly through vocal communication, and they recognize the voices and calls of family members even within the large flock.

Einbar Shlomit Rubin, field manager at Agamon Hula, KKL: "The cranes are wonderful. Their way of life is fascinating and we can learn quite a few things from them. During this season, the cranes roam during the day between the fields of the Hula Valley, and with the setting sun they gather for a night's sleep in the Agamon, the safe place from predators."

Agamon Hula-KKL is one of the most important habitats in Israel and the world. It is a critical stopover point for migratory birds. The Agamon ensures a safe haven for a variety of species for rest and recovery, a wealth of food and the ability to accumulate energy for the continuation of their long journey.

For more details: https://www.kkl.org.il/parks_and_forests/hula_lake/

Photo = Crane migration is intensifying. Photo by Einbar Shlomit Rubin, Agamon Hula, KKL