2024

THE EBEL ES-SAQI RESERVE

Natural site to discover

Lovers of nature and birds, a passage to Ebel es-Sifni is required. This small village, located between Khiam and Marjeyoun, has become one of the main sanctuaries for migratory birds that will take a break before continuing their journey. Its importance would be global, as many threatened species were found there. The imperial eagle, but also pelicans, teal, harrier and even hawks can be observed.

Ebel es-Sifni has a wooded area and a wetland of the Hasbani River. Destroyed at 80% during the Israeli invasion of 1978 and rebuilt since with the assistance of Norwegian troops from UNIFIL, the wood of Ebel es-Sifni has an area of 38 ha. By a municipal decision, hunting is prohibited.

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