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    Breeding range expansion of Glossy Ibis in Morocco

    After breeding in Smir heronry near Tétouan in 2011, Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) started to breed in 2013 in Merjat Fouarat, a threatened wetland near Kenitra.
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    Successful reintroduction of the Red-necked Ostrich

    Red-necked Ostrich (Struthio camelus camelus) breed in the Sahara (Safia reserve, South of Dakhla) for the first time since it went extinct there some 50 years before.
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    New heronry at Dayet Erroumi (Morocco)

    When and where the security is important: A new multi-species heronry found at Dayet Roumi, near Khemisset this spring.
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    Sterna ID? Northen Morocco

    Hi all, I would appreciate if someone will help me identifying this Sterna. It's Sterna maxima ?....Thanks.
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    African Wolf discovered in the Atlas Mountains, Morocco

    Hi, Here some hot news. African Wolf photographed using camera photo trapping (photo and abstract), and the full report of this discovery will be published in the September issue of the Quercus magazine. The photo can also be seen here if you are at Facebook.
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    Dunn's Lark at MHamid el Ghizlane

    Dunn's Lark at Mhamid el Ghizlane An adult African Dunn's Lark (Eremalauda dunni dunni) was seen some distance to the west of Mhamid El Ghizlane on 29 April 2012. Map of the exact location and a photo are here:http://maroc.observado.org/soort/view/77686?to=2012-05-04&from=2012-04-27 This less...
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    Buzzard ID !! Morocco

    Hi all, Can anyone help me identify this bird? Thanks!
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    Tringa glareola ?! ID, Northern Morocco

    When I saw this picture I think is a WOOD SANDPIPER . Need confirmation id , photo taken today by my friend Andrew Watson in the Loukkos marshes. Thanks for any help.
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    Birding - Northern Morocco

    Hi all , Info & pictures taken during my last birding at Tahaddart estuary and lower Loukkos . http://moroccanbirds.blogspot.com/2012/02/birding-at-tahaddart-estuary-and-lower.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MoroccanBirds+%28Moroccan+Birds%29 Regards Abdo
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    Lanius meridionalis ssp algeriensis?? Northern Morocco

    Hi all, I need help to confirm, it's Lanius meridionalis ssp algeriensis ? - Thanks
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    Tringa solitaria (1st for Morocco if ID correct)?

    First Solitary Sandpiper for Morocco or just another Green Sandpiper ? Edit: More photos posted today suggest Green Sandpiper. Found at Lower Lokkous marshes on 22 January 2012 by Andrew Watson. Thanks
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    Numenius ID? Morocco

    I was thinking maybe Numenius phaeopus? but Isn't the bill too long for a Whimbrel? Thanks in advance for your help
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    Camera recommendation for an inexperienced

    Hi, I want a camera with a zoom for wildlife and bird photography and have a budget of 8,000.00 MAD (=600.00 GBP = 723.00 EUR = 916.00 USD) I used www.xe.com for conversion), what do you think about the money? If enough, what do you recommend? With many thinks in advance.
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    Rare birds in Morocco: the report for 2011

    The report for the "Rare birds in Morocco for 2011" is out: Bergier, P., Franchimont, J., Thévenot, M. & CHM. 2012. Les oiseaux rares au Maroc. Rapport de la Commission d'Homologation Marocaine numéro 17. Go-South Bull. 9 : 13-32. PDF
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    Marsh Owl at Merja Zerga in the breeding season - ethics

    Hello, Birders here in BF probably have something to say about one of the issues raised in this blog post: visiting the breeding area to see the Marsh Owl at Merja Zerga with or without the help of birding guides (local/visitors): Moroccan Marsh Owl: what can we do to prevent the extinction?
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    Probable Madeiran Storm-petrel off Agadir (Morocco)

    Hi, What do you think about this probable Madeiran Storm-petrel (Oceanodroma castro) photographed off Agadir on November 6th. thanks http://moroccanbirds.blogspot.com/2011/11/madeiran-storm-petrel-off-agadir.html
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    Calidris ID, northern Morocco

    Hi all, It’s Curlew Sandpiper ? Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks,
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    Is Rüppell's Vulture breeding in Aousserd?

    Hi, This written in response to some photographs of three Rüppell's Vultures taken by Michel Aymerich some 5 km to the west of Aousserd on 1st August 2011, your comments are very welcome. link: http://moroccanbirds.blogspot.com/2011/09/is-ruppells-vulture-breeding-in.html regards,
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    Eleonora's Falcons of Bouknadel colony - Morocco

    Hi, some pictures from Bouknadel colony (north of Salé, Atlantic Morocco).Still alive and I hope will stay forever. http://moroccanbirds.blogspot.com/2011/08/eleonoras-falcons-at-bouknadel-colony.html
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    Ifran area (Middle Atlas) during June

    Ifrane area (Middle Atlas) during June Hi, This is an Illustrated report by Imad for his recent (4-8 June) trip to the lakes and adjacent forests in the Midlle Atlas, Morocco. http://moroccanbirds.blogspot.com/2011/06/birding-trip-to-ifrane-area.html
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    Birding trip to Talassemtane National Park, Morocco

    Hi all, A three-day trip to Talassemtane National Park which is located in the Rif Mountains in northern Morocco. The park is known by its endemic Moroccan fir tree (Abies maroccana), Barbary macaque (Macaca sylvanus), very divers avifauna and great sceneries. Day 1: 17 May: Bouhachem This...
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    Falcon ID ?northern Morocco

    Hi all, Any suggestions for the ID of that bird? This photo was taken on 18 May 2011 – Park Talasamtane in northern Morocco. Thanks
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    Raptor ID, Morocco

    Hi all, Attached are pictures taken some days ago in Harhoura (near Rabat) by a visitor birder based in Morocco. He took them at sunset without adjusting his camera settings thus the quality. I think it looked like a Circus species. Any suggestions? Thanks
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    Status and breeding biology of Northern Lapwings , Morocco

    Hi all, I would like to let you know about a new article has just been published in the Wader Study Group Bulletin. Cherkaoui I. & Hanane S. 2011. Status and breeding biology of Northern Lapwings Vanellus vanellus in the Gharb coastal wetlands of northern Morocco. Wader Study Group Bull. 118...
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    Lark ID ?! Northen Morocco

    Hi all, this bird it was took yesterday in a Jbel Bouhachem area. It's Wood Lark?! Thanks,
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