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PN de Souss-Massa

30.17019 , -9.63399

Morocco

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The introductory text should contain general information about the site, which may include for instance:
• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 30.1702/-9.6340 (2020-12-05 01:15:42 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "PN De Souss-Massa" (2020-12-05 01:15:42 )

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  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Barbary Partridge (Alectoris barbara)
Laughing Dove (Spilopelia senegalensis)
Eurasian Thick-knee (Burhinus oedicnemus)
Kentish Plover (Anarhynchus alexandrinus)
Audouin's Gull (Ichthyaetus audouinii)
Yellow-legged Gull (Larus michahellis)
Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus)
Sandwich Tern (Thalasseus sandvicensis)
Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo)
Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus)
Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita)
Long-legged Buzzard (Buteo rufinus)
Little Owl (Athene noctua)
Eurasian Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus)
Black-crowned Tchagra (Tchagra senegalus)
Great Gray Shrike (Lanius excubitor)
Maghreb Magpie (Pica mauritanica)
Crested Lark (Galerida cristata)
Plain Martin (Riparia paludicola)
Common Bulbul (Pycnonotus barbatus)
Spotless Starling (Sturnus unicolor)
Moussier's Redstart (Phoenicurus moussieri)
Western Black-eared Wheatear (Oenanthe hispanica)
Spanish Sparrow (Passer hispaniolensis)
House Bunting (Emberiza sahari)

Sandwich Tern (Thalasseus sandvicensis) was added by Bargache Mohamed (2021-12-07 14:32:36)

Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) was added by Bargache Mohamed (2021-12-07 14:31:15)

Spanish Sparrow (Passer hispaniolensis) was added by Bargache Mohamed (2021-12-07 14:30:05)

Spotless Starling (Sturnus unicolor) was added by Bargache Mohamed (2021-12-07 14:29:46)

Great Gray Shrike (Lanius excubitor) was added by Bargache Mohamed (2021-12-07 14:28:57)

Common Bulbul (Pycnonotus barbatus) was added by Bargache Mohamed (2021-12-07 14:28:22)

Western Black-eared Wheatear (Oenanthe hispanica) was added by Bargache Mohamed (2021-12-07 14:27:52)

Laughing Dove (Spilopelia senegalensis) was added by Bargache Mohamed (2021-12-07 14:26:29)

Yellow-legged Gull (Larus michahellis) was added by Bargache Mohamed (2021-12-07 14:26:00)

Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) was added by Bargache Mohamed (2021-12-07 14:24:49)

Long-legged Buzzard (Buteo rufinus) was added by Bargache Mohamed (2021-12-07 14:20:33)

Eurasian Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) was added by Bargache Mohamed (2021-12-07 14:19:37)

Crested Lark (Galerida cristata) was added by Bargache Mohamed (2021-12-07 14:18:43)

House Bunting (Emberiza sahari) was added by Bargache Mohamed (2021-12-07 14:18:01)

Barbary Partridge (Alectoris barbara) was added by Bargache Mohamed (2021-12-07 14:17:29)

Maghreb Magpie (Pica mauritanica) was added by Bargache Mohamed (2021-12-07 14:16:51)

Kentish Plover (Anarhynchus alexandrinus) was added by Bargache Mohamed (2021-12-07 14:15:50)

Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) was added by Bargache Mohamed (2021-12-07 14:15:23)

Eurasian Thick-knee (Burhinus oedicnemus) was added by Bargache Mohamed (2021-12-07 14:14:53)

Little Owl (Athene noctua) was added by Bargache Mohamed (2021-12-07 14:13:51)

Audouin's Gull (Ichthyaetus audouinii) was added by Bargache Mohamed (2021-12-07 14:13:26)

Plain Martin (Riparia paludicola) was added by Bargache Mohamed (2021-12-07 13:25:29)

Moussier's Redstart (Phoenicurus moussieri) was added by Bargache Mohamed (2021-12-07 13:24:39)

Black-crowned Tchagra (Tchagra senegalus) was added by Bargache Mohamed (2021-12-07 13:24:23)

Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita) was added by Bargache Mohamed (2021-12-07 13:23:32)

  • Timing and strategy

Best season is throughout (endemic species) the year, except summertime( it's too hot), best time of the day early morning & afternoon, full day is required to cover a such big area, 4x4 is preferable, but also two wheel drive is OK, based from, Agadir , or Tiznit , or even in Massa, Guiding services (depending on number of Pax) 

Give recommendations for making your visit as productive as possible.
This may include for instance:
• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Bargache Mohamed on 2021-12-07 14:09
Best season is throughout (endemic species) the year, except summertime( it's too hot), best time of the day early morning & afternoon, full day is required to cover a such big area, 4x4 is preferable, but also two wheel drive is OK, based from, Agadir (1hr drive), , or Tiznit (45 min), , or even in Massa, Guiding services (depending on number of Pax) 
Edited by Bargache Mohamed on 2021-12-07 13:35
Best season is throughout (endemic species) the year, except summertime( it's too hot), best time of the day early morning & afternoon, full day is required to cover a such big area, 4x4 is preferable, but also two wheel drive is OK, based from, Agadir (1hr drive), or Tiznit (45 min), or even in Massa, Guiding services (depending on number of Pax) 
  • How to get there

From Agadir 60 km south (1hr drive to Massa), From Tiznit 40 km north  (45 min to Massa) 

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Bargache Mohamed on 2021-12-07 14:12
From Agadir 60 km south (1hr drive to Massa), From Tiznit 40 km north  (45 min to Massa) 

Massa reserve entrance is in Sidi Binzarne village, and it's free of charge, always open, The Antilope reserves in Rokein & Rwaiss are paid (depending on number of Pax), open from 8 am to 6 pm

Provide information on how to enter this site, which may include:
• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
• other restrictions

Note that this section should only contain information on how to ACCESS (= enter) a site. Info on how to REACH a site should be added to "How to get there" section.

Edited by Bargache Mohamed on 2021-12-07 13:42
Massa reserve entrance is in Sidi Binzarne village, and it's free of charge, always open, The Antilope reserves in Rokein & Rwaiss are paid (depending on number of Pax), open from 8 am to 6 pm
  • Other attractions

Other attractions, visiting fishing villages, Antilope reserves, Trekking.

wildlife, Egyptian Mongoose, Algerian Hedgehog, Wild Boar, Hare, Barbary Ground Squirrel, Red Fox.

Sights, visiting old houses, Cooperatives

Activities, Camel, Donkey rides, Hiking, Fishing 

Add information about other attractions at this site, including
• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

Edited by Bargache Mohamed on 2021-12-07 13:48
Other attractions, visiting fishing villages, Antilope reserves, Trekking. wildlife, Egyptian Mongoose, Algerian Hedgehog, Wild Boar, Hare, Barbary Ground Squirrel, Red Fox. Sights, visiting old houses, Cooperatives Activities, Camel, Donkey rides, Hiking, Fishing 

A luxury Guest house, A 3 stars hotel and several lodges are available in Massa and its surroundings 

Provide information about what type of facilities are available at
or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Bargache Mohamed on 2021-12-07 14:10
A luxury Guest house, A 3 stars hotel and several lodges are available in Massa and its surroundings 

About security inside the Park and its surroundings it is safe, no robbery or natural hazard occurred so far, springtime lots of mosquitoes, midgets, some trash pollution. 

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Bargache Mohamed on 2021-12-07 13:56
About security inside the Park and its surroundings it is safe, no robbery or natural hazard occurred so far, springtime lots of mosquitoes, midgets, some trash pollution. 
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