Nearly 20,000 Cranes Arrive at Agamon Hula as Northern Tourism Surges
Nearly 20,000 cranes have arrived at Agamon Hula as the autumn migration peaks, drawing thousands of visitors to nature sites across northern regions this weekend.
Thousands of visitors flocked to northern reserves on Saturday, with the Israel Nature and Parks Authority reporting heavy crowds at the Agamon Hula lake and the Taninim River. As the autumn migration intensifies, officials recorded 19,600 cranes at Agamon Hula this week.
Thousands of cranes are currently making their way from Europe through the region to Africa, while others will remain for the entire winter. Unlike other large birds, cranes are known for migrating both by day and night, maintaining family units during the autumn flight through vocal communication that allows them to identify relatives within large flocks.
KKL-JNF Chairman Eyal Ostrinsky emphasized the site's economic and ecological value. "Agamon Hula is a strategic asset for tourism in the entire north," he stated, noting that the migration boosts the local economy. Inbar Shlomit Rubin, field manager at the site, highlighted the birds' survival strategies and their evening gathering at the lake for safety from predators.
Agamon Hula serves as a critical global habitat and stopping point for migratory birds, offering a secure sanctuary, abundant food, and a place to rest during their long journey to the south.
