{"id":1402,"date":"2016-05-31T09:20:48","date_gmt":"2016-05-31T09:20:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/birdingthestrait.com\/?p=1402"},"modified":"2024-03-26T12:52:42","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T12:52:42","slug":"birding-trip-to-the-bay-of-dakhla-and-aousserd-region-part-i","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/birdingthestrait.com\/blog\/birding-trip-to-the-bay-of-dakhla-and-aousserd-region-part-i\/","title":{"rendered":"Birding Trip to the Bay of Dakhla and Aousserd Region – Part I"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"The
The immense Bay of Dakhla is set against tall Sand Dunes that make this place unique<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In autumn 2015 we were asked by Dakhla Attitude Hotel<\/span><\/a>, to scout the area and assess the possibilities to accommodate birding and nature enthusiasts\u2019 groups during trips to the Atlantic Sahara. We scheduled the trip for the middle of February 2016, which is a good time for birding in the area both in terms of phenology and weather.<\/span><\/p>\n

Following the expansion of the Dakhla airport and the current sociopolitical stability in the area, the interest of Dakhla as an international touristic destination has significantly grown over the last years. Nowadays it constitutes a very popular destination for international surfers. Besides, recent pioneering birding and wildlife trips to the Bay of Dakhla and Aousserd region are increasing, resulting in regular records of new or very scarce species of birds and mammals for the Western Paleartic region, sometimes in unprecedented numbers. <\/span><\/p>\n

Some of the most significant species include: Sudan Golden Sparrow<\/strong>, Golden Nightjar<\/strong>, Cricket Longtail<\/strong>, Black-crowned Sparrow-Lark<\/strong>, Dunn\u00b4s Lark<\/strong>, African Royal Tern<\/strong>, Kelp Gull<\/strong> and Namaqua Dove<\/strong> among birds; and Fennec<\/strong>, Sand Cat<\/strong>, R\u00fcppell\u00b4s Fox<\/strong>, Ratel,<\/strong> Orca<\/strong> and Atlantic Humpbacked Dolphin<\/strong> among mammals. <\/span><\/p>\n

No doubt, the discovery of highly attractive species of wildlife will keep growing in forthcoming years making of the Dakhla region a top destination for international nature enthusiasts. <\/span><\/p>\n

We visited the area in mid February 2016 and this report summarizes our experience. All the photos illustrating the report were obtained within the framework of the described scouting trip. You can see and download the entirety of the trip report here:\u00a0Dakhla Trip Report – Feb 2016<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Map
Map of the Dakhla – Aousserd Region<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Day 1, 13 February: M\u00e1laga – Dakhla<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

We flew to Dakhla from Malaga, via Casablanca, with Royal Air Maroc in an uneventful flight. We passed customary passport and hand-luggage control without any enquiries about our large optics equipment. At the airport, Bruno Muchada, Manager of the Dakhla Attitude<\/span><\/a>, and its staff welcomed us and took us to the hotel and showed us our room after having welcome pastries and Moroccan tea. <\/span><\/p>\n

This hotel is strategically located on the northern side of Dakhla Bay (35km from the airport), with splendid views to the lagoon and Herne Island (called by some as Dragon Island, because of its similarity in shape to famous dragon in Neverending Story – Fujur!). We went straight to bed in our cozy bungalow to get some rest before the beginning of our scouting trip.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Access
Access to the shore of Dakhla Bay from the hotel and views of Dragon Island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Days 2 & 3, 14 & 15 February: Dakhla Attitude, West Bay of Dakhla and La Sarga Point.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Our first day began before sunrise with the calls of <\/span>House<\/b><\/span> Sparrows<\/b><\/span> out of our cabin. This might not be a remarkable record, except for the fact that this species has only recently colonized the Atlantic Sahara, being the first record of the region in 1988. Another common bird in the hotel grounds was the <\/span>Black<\/b><\/span> Wheatear<\/b><\/span>, which were seen feeding chicks and showing a surprisingly inquisitive behavior. <\/span><\/p>\n

In our early morning birding session around the hotel we got the only <\/span>Mediterranean<\/b><\/span> Gull<\/b><\/span> of the trip, a 2nd winter individual, over 60 <\/span>Greater<\/b><\/span> Flamingos<\/b><\/span>, groups of <\/span>marocanus<\/i><\/b><\/span> Great<\/b><\/span> Cormorants<\/b><\/span> approaching the bay, over 150 <\/span>Bar-Tailed<\/b><\/span> Godwits<\/b><\/span>, 50 <\/span>Oystercatchers<\/b><\/span>, and many <\/span>Grey<\/b><\/span>, <\/span>Kentish<\/b><\/span> and <\/span>Common<\/b><\/span> Ringed<\/b><\/span> Plovers<\/b><\/span>, 30 <\/span>Slender<\/b><\/span>–<\/span>billed<\/b><\/span> and 15 <\/span>Audouin\u2019s<\/b><\/span> Gulls<\/b><\/span>, and 6 <\/span>Royal<\/b><\/span> Terns<\/b><\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n

We realized that the irrigated vegetation in the hotel gives cover to some passerines, such as <\/span>White<\/b><\/span> Wagtail<\/b><\/span>, <\/span>Yellow<\/b><\/span> Wagtail<\/b><\/span> (ssp. flava<\/i>), <\/span>Common<\/b><\/span> Chiffchaff<\/b><\/span>, <\/span>Eurasian<\/b><\/span> Blackcap<\/b><\/span> and <\/span>Sardinian<\/b><\/span> Warbler<\/b><\/span>. We also saw several chiffchaffs in the gardens with a similar appearance to <\/span>Iberian<\/b><\/span> Chiffchaff<\/b><\/span>, and we realized this was the case when we had one of these birds singing in front of us the full typical song.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Black
Black Wheatear were easily seen at the hotel grounds<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Caspian
Caspian Terns concentrate in good numbers in the Bay of Dakhla<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The edge of the bay is just a few feet away from the cabins. Here, we could see good numbers of <\/span>Greater<\/b><\/span> Flamingo<\/b><\/span>, <\/span>Eurasian<\/b><\/span> Spoonbill<\/b><\/span> and <\/span>Caspian<\/b><\/span> Tern<\/b><\/span>, as well as plenty of waders and gulls. A very skilled fisherman was collecting the nets and discarding some of the fish that were immediately caught in the air by the terns.<\/span><\/p>\n

We also made two visits to La Sarga, the southernmost tip of the Dakhla peninsula, and Oum El Bouir, which is a hotspot for seawatching. We saw, among others, <\/span>Northern<\/b><\/span> Gannet<\/b><\/span>, <\/span>Great<\/b><\/span> Skua<\/b><\/span>, <\/span>Arctic<\/b><\/span> Skua<\/b><\/span>, <\/span>Sandwich<\/b><\/span> Tern<\/b><\/span>, around 400 <\/span>Audouin\u2019s<\/b><\/span> gulls<\/b><\/span> and probably more than 2500 <\/span>Lesser<\/b><\/span> Black-backed<\/b><\/span> Gulls<\/b><\/span> in every visit. We managed to read over 50 color rings. <\/span><\/p>\n

Caspian<\/b><\/span> Tern<\/b><\/span> deserves special mention due both to its large flocks (often over 100) and their proximity to the road, providing excellent opportunities for photography. At the tip of La Sarga, there are hundreds of colorful fishing boats lying on the sand, which provide shelter from the wind to flocks of <\/span>Ruddy<\/b><\/span> Turnstone<\/b><\/span>, <\/span>Kentish<\/b><\/span> Plover<\/b><\/span>, <\/span>Dunlin<\/b><\/span> and <\/span>Sanderling<\/b><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Back at the hotel we had an excellent Tajine and made a toast with a \u201cStork\u201d, Moroccan premium lager!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"We
We got to see good numbers of Royal Terns, with flocks of up to 18 individuals<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"The
The surroundings of Dakhla Attitude provide excellent photography opportunities for Caspian Tern<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Day 4, 16 February: Sebkhet Imlily wetland<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Following the recommendations from Dakhla Attitude staff, we went to explore the Sebkha Imlily wetland, 80km south from our hotel. This is a unique ecosystem consisting on a group of deep saltwater ponds, which was surveyed by scientists for the first time in 2009 and where a relict population of <\/span>Guinea Tilapia<\/b><\/span> had been found. <\/span><\/p>\n

After an hour drive in a 4X4 throughout the desert we arrived to Imlily. This is indeed a true Oasis. Several ponds of crystal-clear water, filled with tilapias, lay on a wide plain surrounded by white-sand dunes, conforming an unreal and unique sight. The origin of this relict population and the hydrogeology of the wetland remain largely unknown. <\/span><\/p>\n

Surrounding the ponds, there are reedbeds that attract migrants, dragonflies and other insects. This could be a particularly interesting place for migratory birds. Our friends from Association Nature Initiative<\/span><\/a> mentioned that in previous visits they found dead raptors around the ponds. This is probably a natural ecological trap, as the waters of these ponds are highly concentrated in salt, so exhausted birds and other animals in need of water might get sick and die after drinking from the pools. In fact, it didn\u2019t take long until we found the skeletons of three <\/span>Short-toed Eagles<\/b><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s worth mentioning that we also found tracks and scat of R\u00fcppell\u2019s Fox<\/strong>. A night drive and hike would surely provide remarkable mammals sightings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Exploring one of the many caves present in the vicinity of Imlily, we were delighted to find a strikingly pale Little Owl<\/strong> of the saharae subspecies. Indeed, this is\u00a0 <\/span>the southernmost limit of the species range, and the local phenotypes obviously differ from those found in northern Morocco.<\/span><\/p>\n

In our way back to Dakhla, we saw some movement in a bush by the side of the road, we stopped to check it out, and to our surprise, a Great Spotted Cuckoo<\/strong>, up to 4 hoopoes and 2 Northern Wheatears<\/strong> took off. Some of the other birds in the area were a family group of Cream-colored Courser<\/strong>, Kentish Plover<\/strong>, Southern Grey Shrike<\/strong> and Desert Wheatear<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n

All in all, we can say that Imlily is a unique, fascinating place that surely will bring more interesting sightings in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n

Back in the Hotel, in the last hours of the day, with an excellent light, we went to the nearby northern side of the Bay of Dakhla, to contemplate the spectacle of thousands of waders feeding in the mudflats.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"One
One of the ponds at Imlily, where the relict population of Guinea Tilapia can be found<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Little
Little Owl of the saharae subspecies near Imlily<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Day 5,\u00a0 <\/span>17 February: Pointe de l\u2019Or beach and West Bay of Dakhla <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

We woke up before sunset and directly walked from our room to the shore of the bay with the very first light for a birding session before breakfast. We added <\/span>Pied<\/b><\/span> Avocets<\/b><\/span> and a group of 11 <\/span>Northern<\/b><\/span> Pintails<\/b><\/span> to the trip list and found good numbers of <\/span>Oystercatchers<\/b><\/span>, <\/span>Grey<\/b><\/span> and <\/span>Kentish<\/b><\/span> Plovers<\/b><\/span>, <\/span>Eurasian<\/b><\/span> Curlews<\/b><\/span>, <\/span>Bar-tailed<\/b><\/span> Godwits<\/b><\/span> and <\/span>Sanderlings<\/b><\/span> all around. Over 50 <\/span>Greater<\/b><\/span> Flamingos<\/b><\/span>, a further similar number of <\/span>marocanus<\/i><\/b><\/span> Great<\/b><\/span> Cormorants<\/b><\/span> and a dozen of <\/span>Northern<\/b><\/span> Gannets<\/b><\/span> were present as well. Within a group of <\/span>Slender-billed<\/b><\/span> Gulls<\/b><\/span> and <\/span>Caspian<\/b><\/span> Terns<\/b><\/span> we soon came through one of our most wanted species, two magnificent adult <\/span>Royal<\/b><\/span> Terns<\/b><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Next we spend a couple of hours seawatching into the Atlantic from the nearby Pointe de l\u2019Or. Here, in the absolute solitude of a never ending unspoiled beach, we scanned a large group of 150 <\/span>Lesser<\/b><\/span> Black-backed<\/b><\/span>, 10 <\/span>Yellow-legged<\/b><\/span> and 150 <\/span>Audouin’s<\/b><\/span> Gulls<\/b><\/span> and got some additional color rings. A confiding group of 120 <\/span>Caspian<\/b><\/span> Terns<\/b><\/span> and a few <\/span>Sandwich<\/b><\/span> Terns<\/b><\/span> were roosting on the beach and greatly inspired us for a photo session.<\/span><\/p>\n

We found a perfect vantage point for seawatching in the top of a large flat rock. In a little time, up to 6 <\/span>Atlantic<\/b><\/span> Storm-Petrels<\/b><\/span> flew southwards over the surf break while 3 <\/span>Great<\/b><\/span> Skuas<\/b><\/span> and plenty of <\/span>Northern<\/b><\/span> Gannets<\/b><\/span> passed north in the distance. Driving in a sandy trail back to the main road we saw a large raptor landing on the dunes which turned out to be a migrant <\/span>Short-toed<\/b><\/span> Eagle<\/b><\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n

At lunch time we visited the Dakhla Oyster Farm. With the rising tide thousands of gulls and waders concentrated in the sand banks. Within a group of <\/span>Lesser<\/b><\/span> Black-backed<\/b><\/span> Gulls<\/b><\/span> we rapidly noticed the presence of a bulky adult individual with blackish mantle and similar size to the <\/span>Great<\/b><\/span> Cormorants<\/b><\/span> standing by its side. Inevitably we thought it might well be an adult <\/span>Kelp<\/b><\/span> Gull<\/b><\/span>, as the species has been repeatedly reported in the area in recent years. However, the distance and strong sunlight did not allow definite views. Moreover, we still had in our mind the adult <\/span>Great<\/b><\/span> Black-backed<\/b><\/span> Gulls<\/b><\/span> we had seen the previous winter at Khnifiss Lagoon and, therefore, did not feel in a position to reliably discern between both species. We had a nice time observing up to 12 Royal Terns<\/strong> and the cooperative feeding of <\/span>Little<\/b><\/span> Egrets<\/b><\/span> and <\/span>Spoonbills<\/b><\/span>. Meanwhile, two <\/span>Ospreys<\/b><\/span> flew overhead contact-calling \u201cpyep!\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

On our way back to the hotel, we spotted three <\/span>Laughing<\/b><\/span> Doves<\/b><\/span> in courtship display and a group of <\/span>Little<\/b><\/span> Swifts<\/b><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

In the next post we will narrate our expedition to Aousserd, including visits to the mythic Oued Jenna and Leglat Derraman.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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