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Imider Wadi West

Tinghir Province  >  Morocco

This western side of the wadi near Imider is home Pharaoh Eagle-Owl and many species of wheatear.

Added* by Udawd
Most recent update 24 april 2023

Description

Very photogenic wadi at Imider. The eastern part of this wadi has also been described on Birdingplaces (see separate entry Imider Wadi East). But the western part of this wadi is also worth a visit. You have a chance to see Pharaoh Eagle-Owl resting or nesting on the cliffs or to see many species of wheatear: Ørkenstenpikker, Western Mourning Wheatear (Maghreb), Berber-stenpikker, Sørgestenpikker, Hvidkronet Stenpikker and Stenpikker. Other birds you can encounter are Ørkendompap, Desert Lark, Theklalærke, Lannerfalk, Rødhovedet Tornskade, Sorthovedet Sanger and Atlas Long-legged Buzzard.

Details

Access

From the outskirts of Boumalne you drive 15 km to the east on the N10. There is a small parking along the road. Click on the P in the map for directions or coordinates. Opposite the parking a dirt road leads you to the wadi. It's a 1,5 km walk one way. Best time for a visit is March, April or May.

Terrain and Habitat

Mountain , Canyon/cliff , Desert

Conditions

Hilly , Rocky , Dry , Dusty , Sandy

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring , Spring migration

Route

Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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