Today is the International Owl Awareness Day. Let’s talk about one of the most endangered species in Morocco; and address a taboo that many local photographers still refuse to acknowledge. بومة المستنقعات المغربية على حافة الانقراض. أيها المصورون المغاربة، الحذر ثم الحذر! البومة مهددة أصلًا، لا سيما بسبب فقدان الموائل، لكن سلوككم المتهور وغير المسؤول […]
Moroccan Marsh Owl is on the brink – Photographers, beware! Read More »
The historical breeding range of Marsh Owl (Asio capensis) in Morocco extended from Tangier to the marshes of Sidi Moussa-Oualidia – and possibly as far south as Chiadma region (Essaouira). While currently the species breed only on coastal area, in the past it bred inland as well (east to around Meknès). Currently, almost the whole
Marsh Owls in Morocco south of its core breeding area Read More »
Marsh Owl (Asio capensis) is represented by an endemic subspecies in Morocco (tingitanus) and it’s Critically Endangered. In the past, the species used to breed in the majority of the marshy areas in northwest Morocco. However, nowadays the northern limit of its breading range is Lower Loukkos, where some pairs still breed in the marshes.
Rare observations of Marsh Owl in northernmost Morocco Read More »
Marsh Owl is a critically endangered species is Morocco. This piece tries to address one of the main current problems causing its decline. Your help, as a responsible birder or guide, is much needed. Marsh Owl (Asio capensis) is a typical owl restricted to Africa and its biggest island, Madagascar. Three subspecies are recognised: Globally,
Marsh Owl in Morocco: why it’s endangered and how to save it? Read More »