Oued Massa Nature Reserve - A Birder's Paradise
When people think of Morocco they think of sprawling whitewashed villages, noisy souks and miles and miles of sand. But Morocco is actually much more varied than that and, in fact, the country is home to dozens of spectacular national parks and nature reserves. Since the 1930s the local government has been improving government law regarding the protection of national parks so that natural areas are better protected against exploitation and environmental encroachment. While some wilderness areas feature vast plains of desert, others are home to snow-capped mountain ranges and densely vegetated valleys.
Amidst this wonderful abundance of biological richness you will find a variety of nature reserves and national parks that have been carefully established to protect the country’s natural heritage and environment. The Oued Massa Nature Reserve is only a short drive from Agadir and it boasts some of the best bird watching opportunities in the country. The reserve features a rich mixture of habitats and this in turn attracts a wonderful variety of both birds and animals. Avid bird watchers will be pleased to learn that one can spot Sand Grouse, Cranes, Turnstone, Waders, Godwit, Snipe, Little Crake and Dunlin in the reserve in one area. A short journey to another part of the reserve will allow you to see Spoonbill, Stork, Flamingo, Stilt, Harrier and Osprey. The park is also home to one of the world’s rarest birds, the Bald Ibis. Visiting this stunning nature reserve will enable birdwatchers to see all these birds and more.
The season can also affect the variety of birds that you are able to see, so if you have a preference for something in particular it would be good to do some research before booking your tickets to Morocco. For example, if you visit during spring you can see Hoopoes, Woodchat, Orphean, Shrike, Warblers and Bee-eaters. Winter, however, will allow you to see Great Grey Shrike, Siren and Stone Curlew. The Oued Massa Nature Reserve in Morocco is a virtual paradise of plants, birds and other animals. So make sure that you get to spend at least a little time enjoying this natural gem the next time you visit Morocco.
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michelle jasons - 2010-04-05 05:02:54
I just needed to let the world now that it is so wonderful at this reserve!!!!!! Such beautiful scenery and colorful birds that you couldn't see in America!!!! My family and I visit at least once every 5 years just to look at those birds! To everyone reading this comment, you should definitely go to the Oued Massa International Park in Morocco, you will never regret going!
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abderrahman - 2010-02-21 19:12:38
dear sir! i just wanna to remember , as a residente of massa the responsables of the OUED MASSA INTERNATIONAL PARK that they should find solution to reconnect the massa river ,witch is blocked with the sand,with the the atlantic acean as it used to be before 1996 .taking with the consideration what the inhabitants of massa suffer with lost of their goods ,houses... because of the flood caused by the last. hope this draws intention of the responsables and begin to react about this big problem and do sth about it . by the name of massa inhabitants thanks chakir abderrahman
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