A tree full of Maghreb Magpies by the Oued Souss #birdingmorocco #moroccobirds

African Desert Warbler (Curruca deserti) flitting through low desert shrubs in southern Morocco—pale sandy plumage, yellow eye, and soft, warbling song perfectly suited to arid habitats. A true desert-adapted specialist. #birds #ornithology #MoroccoBirds

Greater Hoopoe-Lark (Alaemon alaudipes) seen performing dramatic display flight over Moroccan desert—long legs, curved bill, and bold wing flashes make this species a standout of arid landscapes. #birds #ornithology #MoroccoBirds

Desert Sparrow (Passer simplex) observed in Saharan scrub—pale, sand-toned plumage offers perfect camouflage in arid environments. A quiet resident of remote desert settlements and wadis. #birds #ornithology #MoroccoBirds

Thick-billed Lark (Ramphocoris clotbey) recorded in stony desert of southern Morocco—massive bill, bold facial pattern, and ground-dwelling habits make it unmistakable. A scarce resident of arid North African plains. #birding #MoroccoBirds #ornithology

Maghreb Wheatear (Oenanthe halophila) seen perched on rocky plateau in Morocco—striking black-and-white contrast with bold upright posture. A localized North African endemic, favoring arid, open terrain. #birding #MoroccoBirds #ornithology

Pharaoh Eagle-Owl (Bubo ascalaphus) observed at dusk in rocky outcrops of southern Morocco—large, pale owl with striking orange eyes and deep hoots echoing across the desert. A top nocturnal predator of arid zones. #birding #MoroccoBirds #ornithology

Hoopoe Lark (Alaemon alaudipes) displaying in Moroccan desert—distinctive undulating song-flight and bold wing pattern striking against the barren landscape. A true desert specialist, built for extremes. #birding #MoroccoBirds #ornithology

Red-rumped Wheatear (Oenanthe moesta) seen in stony steppe habitat in Morocco (or a rubbish dump), bold black mask, rich rufous rump, and wheezy song make it stand out. A North African specialist of arid, open terrain. #birding #MoroccoBirds #ornithology

House bunting in Tamrakht, Morocco

Great grey shrike in Tamrakht, Morocco

Female Moussier’s redstart in Tamrakht, Morocco

Crested lark in Tamrakht, Morocco

So, along the stretch of coastal walk and around the villages I’ve been looking out for small birds - most too quick to catch - but here we have house bunting, great grey shrike, female Moussier redstart and (I think) crested lark.

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The lifers just kept coming one after another! ☑️ #moroccobirds #larks #moroccobirding #birdwatching #birding