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| Webb, R.; Blincow, J.; Goodgame, N. | |
| Saharan Predators. Morocco & Western Sahara 15-26 December 2012 | |
| 2012 Full Book | |
In the past few years the area south-east of Awserd (Aoussard) in Western Sahara has become increasingly popular with birders and some with an interest in mammals have found that Fennec and Rupell's Fox are reasonably common and that Saharan Striped Polecat is also possible. I had originally planned visiting the area in 2010 but cancelled the trip at the last minute. However discovering that Sand Cat had been seen on several occasions in recent years rekindled my interest and I finally visited the area in 2012. It was a very successful trip with the four afore-mentioned species all being seen along with Golden Jackal, Desert Hedgehog, African Savannah Hare & a range of rodents despite the time in the area being truncated due to car problems (see Car hire later in the report). Like most birders we drove down from Agadir or Marrakech but unless you are keen to visit various birding locations, or to explore the Smara area NE of Laayoune where Sand Cat has also been found I would strongly recommend flying south to Dakhla from Agadir, Marrakech or Casablanca (see Flights) as you waste three days driving to and from Awserd. While Jeff & Nigel returned home for Christmas I stayed in Morocco to see Barbary Macaque. I also tried but failed to see Greater Egyptian Jerboa. I would strongly recommend spending several nights around Dakhla (see site guide for more details). |
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