Hula Valley, Nature reserve in northern Israel
The Hula Valley is a nature reserve in northern Israel situated between the Golan Heights and the Hills of Naphtali, with the Jordan River flowing through it. The landscape consists of open water areas, reed beds, and grasslands that visitors can explore through observation points and walking trails.
The valley was originally a swampland that was drained extensively in the 1950s and converted into agricultural land. Later, efforts restored the area as a nature reserve to bring back its ecological role.
The valley is a meeting point where different groups live alongside agricultural practices adapted to the reclaimed landscape. The way farmers work and use the land today shows how traditions have shifted and changed over time.
The area can be explored year-round, though bird watching is most rewarding during spring and autumn migration periods. Walking trails are well-marked and lead to various observation points with different viewing angles and features.
The site sits on a major bird migration corridor between Africa, Europe, and Asia where hundreds of millions of birds pass through each year. This immense concentration of birds during migration seasons is a natural phenomenon that draws ornithologists and bird watchers worldwide.
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