Djimla Forest

Djimla > Algeria

Mixed forest with clearings where Algerian Nuthatch and Atlas Flycatcher can be observed.

Added* by Erik Schorpion
Most recent update 18 December 2024

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Description

Djimla Forest is also known as Forêt de Bouafroune. The forest sits at an elevation of 1,287 meters. It is a mixed forest with clearings where Algerian Nuthatch and Atlas Flycatcher can be observed. Other birds that have been spotted include Griffon Vulture, Short-toed Snake Eagle, Booted Eagle, Maghreb Owl, Eurasian Hoopoe, European Bee-eater, Levaillant's Woodpecker, Common Raven and Golden Oriole.

Details

Access

Djimla Forest is located south of the town of Djimla (marked with 1 on the map). It is best to explore the forest with a guide. There are local bird guides in Djimla (Karim Haddad: karim241267@yahoo.fr, Walid Soukkou: soukkouw@yahoo.com). Or you can contact tourist agency Sittelle Kabyle, based in Jijel (on the coast, 50 km north of Djimla Forest), specializes in nature tourism and ecotourism, email: ecotourisme.jijel@gmail.com

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Grassland

Conditions

Hilly

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Map

Top 5 birds

1. Algerian Nuthatch
(Sitta ledanti)

2. Atlas Flycatcher
(Ficedula speculigera)

3. Levaillant's Woodpecker
(Picus vaillantii)

4. Maghreb Owl
(Strix aluco mauritanica)

5. Lesser Spotted Woodpecker
(Dryobates minor)

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