Descrizione
What is left of the marshes of the Bouregreg, is a small patch that spans from the fortress of Chellah to the bridge Al-Fida. A few canals cut the marshes, which don't usually get flooded by the river. The ponds have small flocks of wintering ducks, and during the summer breeding Germano reale , Cavaliere d'Italia and Corriere piccolo. Anatra marmorizzata has bred here in recent years. Near Chellah, the vegetation that is used to fence the small farms, a large Airone guardabuoi colony gathers during Spring. This colony also has important numbers of breeding Mignattaio and Nitticora , as well as a few Garzetta . In the bushes and Mastic trees there are Cinciarella algerina , Bulbul golanera , Fringuello and Canapino pallido occidentale . Lodolaio (during Summer), Sparviere, Falco di palude and Gheppio are regularly seen here, with the occasional visit of Atlas Long-legged Buzzard . Species such as Aquila di Bonelli , Voltolino and Prispolone indiano have also been seen here.
Dettagli
Accesso
You can access this site either via Chellah or near the Al-Fida bridge. From the Marjane Bouregreg (near the Al-Fida bridge), there is an entryway to the Eucalyptus patch (34.018874, -6.818534), and from there you can follow a path that will go under the rail tracks and opens into the marshes. The closest tramway station is Pont Hassan II, from there you can walk about 15 minutes to the Eucalyptus patch entrance.
Terreno e habitat
Zona umida , Alberi e cespugli sparsi , Fiume , Terreni coltivati , Città/paeseCaratteristiche dell’area
Percorso ad anello
SiÈ utile un cannocchiale?
Può essere utileBuona stagione per il BW
Tutto l'annoMiglior periodo per visitare
Primavera , InvernoPercorso
Strada sterrataGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
FacileModalità di accesso
A piedi , BiciclettaCapanno/torretta di osservazione
NoInformazioni aggiuntive
The area is known among the locals to be a place where muggings can happen, so be vigilant while visiting the area. Ideally do not go there alone. At times there have been feral dogs in the area, so be prepared for that.
There are plans to develop this stretch of the Bouregreg shore, threatening this site.
