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Ben Ahmed Forest

Settat  >  Morocco

A little forest near Ben Ahmed with more than 110 bird species observed by Ennoury Abdessamad, the only local birdwatcher in the area.

Añadido* por Abdessamad Ennoury
Última actualización 16 julio 2025
Este birdingplace aún no ha sido calificado. Sea el primero en calificar con 1 a 5 estrellas

Descripción

This little and very open forest near Ben Ahmed has 0.25km2 area of Pine , Eucalyptus woods essentially. It is a very nice place for birdwatching. I have seen more than 110 bird species in this little forest. Essentially Fringillidae (9 species ), Motacillidae (6 species), Muscicapidae (12 species), Sylviidae (8species) and much more. See the birdlist and the link below. Rare species observed here : Mosquitero Bilistado, Reyezuelo Listado, Pinzón Real, Picogordo Común, Piquitureto Común (Loxia curvirostra poliogyna), and more.

Detalles

Accesso

This place is open to public. You can park anywhere no problem. And it's easy to explore walking it in just few minutes. Click on the P in the map to get directions.

Unfortunately ,today July 2025 ,this forest has lost most of the Pine trees mainly Pinus halipensis ,the birds here are trying to survive in small numbers ,some has already disappeared like Goldfinch- Carduelis carduelis ,others in decrease like African Blue Tit ( Cyanistes teneriffae ultramarinus ) ,African Chaffinch ( Fringilla spodiogenys ) ,European Turtle Dove ( Streptopelia turtur ) and Common Hoopoe ( Upupa epops) ,migrants in stop-over also decreasing since 2022 ,like Wood Warbler ( Phylloscopus sibilatrix ) ,Eurasian Golden Oriole ( Oriolus oriolus ) and Common Cuckoo ( Cuculus canorus ) to name a few !

What is must done as soon as possible : Urgent reforestation

Terreno y habitat

Bosque , Llanura , Agricultura , Ciudad/Pueblo

Condiciones

Paisaje abierto , Sin sombra , Seco

Camino circular

¿Se necesita telescopio?

No

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Todo el año , Otoño , Primavera , Invierno

Mejor momento para visitar

Primavera , Migración de otoño , Migración de primavera , Invierno , Otoño

Ruta

Camino ancho , Camino sin asfaltar

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

A pie , Bicicleta , Coche , Silla de ruedas

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

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