Descrizione
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 Cicogna bianca, 50,000 Falco cuculo, 400,000 Falco pecchiaiolo, 140,000 Aquila anatraia minore, plus Aquila minore, Steppe Buzzard, Biancone, Pavoncella armata, Gambecchio nano, etc may pass through the area. The ponds attract herons, egrets, storks, pelicans, flamingos, Martin pescatore, Martin pescatore bianco e nero and Martin pescatore di Smirne, Falco di palude, Tarabusino, Marangone minore, Spatola, Beccaccino and Frullino. Drainage of the ponds causes a high concentration of birds.
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Accesso
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.


