[jynxtorquilla]

the Bald Ibis Geronticus eremita wich occur mainly in the national parc of souss Massa south of Agadir has been observed in Guercif's hills Area (about 850 km east from Massa). In fact a flock of seven birds was flyhing up hills of this region today in the morning.
the origin of these birds is unknowen but we suggest that they are from the colony introcduced in Taza (North Middle Atlas).

Imad

[deborah4]

Originally Posted by jynxtorquilla

the Bald Ibis Geronticus eremita wich occur mainly in the national parc of souss Massa south of Agadir has been observed in Guercif's hills Area (about 850 km east from Massa). In fact a flock of seven birds was flyhing up hills of this region today in the morning.
the origin of these birds is unknowen but we suggest that they are from the colony introcduced in Taza (North Middle Atlas).

Imad

Hi Imad

My knowledge of the geography of the region you refer to is terrible - but if you have any news of the Bald Ibis found a few years ago in Syria, please let me know - I would love to have an update on whether the ones found have successfully breeded.

Here's a link with info:

The eastern population was thought to be extinct, after there were no longer any wild birds in Turkey. However, some sightings from Saudia Arabia of migrating birds suggested an unknown population somewhere, which was subsequently found in Syria.

An article can be found on http://www.birdlife.org/news/pr/2002/07/557.html

More article about the species on http://www.birdlife.org and then search for Bald Ibis.

Many thanks

[jynxtorquilla]

Originally Posted by deborah4

Hi Imad

My knowledge of the geography of the region you refer to is terrible - but if you have any news of the Bald Ibis found a few years ago in Syria, please let me know - I would love to have an update on whether the ones found have successfully breeded.

Here's a link with info:

The eastern population was thought to be extinct, after there were no longer any wild birds in Turkey. However, some sightings from Saudia Arabia of migrating birds suggested an unknown population somewhere, which was subsequently found in Syria.

An article can be found on http://www.birdlife.org/news/pr/2002/07/557.html

More article about the species on http://www.birdlife.org and then search for Bald Ibis.

Many thanks

Dear Deborah,

Just to correct your informations. The ibisies that I observed were in Morocco and not in Syria.
I apology if I was not clear in any case thank you for web links

Imad

[jurek]

Hi, I know nothing about Moroccan project.

Ibises in Syria returned this year (according to Dutch Birding) and bred succesfully every past year. Every year fewer return from their unknown wintering area. Unless there will be ambitious and succesful project of satelite-tagging one or two of birds, probably in 2-3 years none will return, as happened to colony in Birecik. This will be end of population and all possible reintroduction attempts.

I suppose Syrian ibises winter somehere where pesticides are heavily used, or they are shot. Without knowing place, there is impossible to do anything.

[deborah4]

Originally Posted by jurek

Hi, I know nothing about Moroccan project.

Ibises in Syria returned this year (according to Dutch Birding) and bred succesfully every past year. Every year fewer return from their unknown wintering area. Unless there will be ambitious and succesful project of satelite-tagging one or two of birds, probably in 2-3 years none will return, as happened to colony in Birecik. This will be end of population and all possible reintroduction attempts.

I suppose Syrian ibises winter somehere where pesticides are heavily used, or they are shot. Without knowing place, there is impossible to do anything.

Hi Jurek

Thanks for your info... I couldn't find any updated references (ie since 2005) on the web. I checked Dutch Birding but couldn't find where you were referring to. Not sure why the Syrian nbi's have not yet been tagged as with Moroccan colony (although I believe these may be captive bred) - there are several projects working in the area - please let me know if there is any further more recent updates.. a tale of woe indeed for this stunning bird.

[deborah4]

Originally Posted by jynxtorquilla

Dear Deborah,

Just to correct your informations. The ibisies that I observed were in Morocco and not in Syria.
I apology if I was not clear in any case thank you for web links

Imad

Its ok Imad, it was my initial geography that wasn't clear, I had to check the atlas to discover you were referring to the moroccan ibis's

[Stewart J.]

Hi All, interesting posts, fortunate to see the Tamri (North of Agadir)birds while holidaying in the Agadir region last month. Couple of dodgy pics attached hand held digi scoping. We were suprised at how tolerant they were of people walking the beach and the surfers in background of pic 2.

Incredible birds.

Stewart