Opis
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 bocian biały, 50,000 kobczyk, 400,000 Trzmielojad, 140,000 orlik krzykliwy, plus orzełek, myszołów wschodniokaukaski, gadożer, czajka szponiasta, biegus mały, etc may pass through the area. The ponds attract herons, egrets, storks, pelicans, flamingos, zimorodek, rybaczek srokaty and lowiec krasnodzioby, błotniak stawowy, bączek, kormoran mały, warzęcha, kszyk and bekasik. Drainage of the ponds causes a high concentration of birds.
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Dostęp
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.


