Rate birdingplace Oued Ksob
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Very interesting birding area where the Oued Ksob river reaches the sea and special birds like Falcão-da-rainha can be seen.
Oued Ksob is a river in western Morocco that discharges to the Atlantic Ocean on a broad beach slightly south of the city of Essaouira, This area is host to local specialities like Rabirruivo de Moussier, Andorinha-dos-charcos and Perdiz-moura. Falcão-da-rainha breed on the Île de Mogodor just offshore, but they use the river’s pools and meanders as bathing sites. A perfect place to observe and photograph their behaviour. This migrant breeder resides here from late April to the end of October,
Easy to reach from the city of Essaouira. You can take a taxi or just walk there ( a 3 km walk from the town center). You can scan the area from the bridge over the river and stroll along the banks.
Good place for Andorinha-dos-charcos, Pernilongo and other waders. Also Guarda-rios-comum can be seen here. Go early in the morning as from 11 am quads are driving in the dunes.
At low tide, it is worth walking to the petit fort portugais.