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• Forming part of the Souss-Massa National Park, the Oued Massa is home to a number of bird species, and a stopover point for migratory birds, including the critically endangered Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita). With a fossil record going back an estimated 1.8 million years, the Northern Bald Ibis was once quite common across northern Africa, the Middle East, and southern and central Europe, but disappeared from Europe more than three hundred years ago.nnWith the water between 17.c- 19.c and the day time sun rising the air temperature well into the 30's you have an ideal world...nnAdd to this the lack of population and you will understand why this is an area that any fisherman should visit for a few days.nnIf youu2019re looking for an easy day trip from Agadir during your holiday to Morocco with Outback morocco, travel a few kilometers south to the Souss-Massa National Park, which attracts bird watchers and offers a serene escape from the countryu2019s bustling cities.nnMorocco established the coastal park in 1991 to preserve the endangered northern bald ibis, which breeds on the siteu2019s rocky cliffs. Once widespread in Africa, Asia and Europe, this declining breed now exists in few locations and has a conservation status of critically endangered. Visitors can recognize the migratory bird by its featherless red face, long bill and black-feathered body.nnAttentive observers may also catch a glimpse of another threatened birdu2014the marbled duck. These medium-sized ducks have light brown and off-white splotches and tend to feed in shallow water. If you encounter one, move cautiouslyu2014they startle easily.nnThe parku2019s diverse mix of dense forests and wetlands, sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs and enormous sand dunes provides habitats for more than 100 species of birds, making this area Moroccou2019s premier bird watching site. Gulls and warblers make up a large proportion of the areau2019s feathered residents, and observers are most likely to spot Audouinu2019s gulls, Sardinian warblers and Tristramu2019s warblers. Other commonly sighted birds include spoonbills, thick-billed larks, red-necked nightjars, Barbary partridges and spotless starlings.nnBird watchers flock to the national park October through May, though youu2019re likely to see the greatest range of species in March and April due to migratory patterns. While youu2019re there, keep your eyes peeled for the many predators that hover over the habitats, such as Bonelliu2019s eagles and peregrine and Barbary falcons.nnEven visitors without a particular interest in birds enjoy the park for its scenic estuaries, Oued Souss and Oued Massa, which indicate the northern and southern limits of the park, respectively. The nature trail in the northern part of the park offers clear views around Oued Souss and is suitable for hikers as well visitors who prefer a casual stroll. Those who opt to explore the park thoroughly reap the rewards of panoramas of coastal cliffs and towering sand dunes.

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