Djimla Forest

Djimla > Algeria

Mixed forest with clearings where Algerian Nuthatch and Atlaska muharica can be observed.

Added* by Erik Schorpion
Most recent update 18 decembar 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 Atlaska muharica can be observed. Other birds that have been spotted include Beloglavi sup, Zmijar, Patuljasti orao, Atlaska šumska sova, Pupavac, Pčelarica, Levaillant's Woodpecker, Gavran and Vuga.

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. Atlaska muharica
(Ficedula speculigera)

3. Levaillant's Woodpecker
(Picus vaillantii)

4. Atlaska šumska sova
(Strix aluco mauritanica)

5. Mali detlić
(Dryobates minor)

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