Descripción
Kibbutz Kfar Ruppin is an agricultural community specialising in fish farming and irrigated crops. It is at the north end of the Jordan valley, a pinch point for migration between Africa and Europe. Thus up to 50,000 Cigüeña Blanca, 50,000 Cernícalo Patirrojo, 400,000 Abejero Europeo, 140,000 Águila Pomerana, plus Águila calzada, Steppe Buzzard, Culebrera Europea, Avefría Espinosa, Correlimos de Temminck, etc may pass through the area. The ponds attract herons, egrets, storks, pelicans, flamingos, Martín Pescador Común, Martín Pescador Pío and Alción de Esmirna, Aguilucho Lagunero Occidental, Avetorillo común, Cormorán Pigmeo, Espátula Común, Agachadiza común and Agachadiza Chica. Drainage of the ponds causes a high concentration of birds.
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Location is south east of Beit Shean, close to the Jordanian border. The area has an observation platform, and a birdwatching centre. In summer, avoid the midday heat (45 centigrade), and carry plenty of drinking water. The route on the map is about 6 km.


