The desert is dry, but there are always pools and they attract birds and birdwatchers. It rained a lot a few weeks ago, so there is less activity than the guide expected. It is striking that as soon as there are a few green bushes, the goats are ready. In the entire Atlas there are almost no flowers or insects because of the grazing. Just like in the Netherlands, the farmers have far too much cattle. We also walk through the Gorges de Todhra, a narrow ravine with high and steep rock walls. Through the short gorge is a wide asphalt road with space for souvenir sellers and buses.
Fat sand rat
Psammomys obesus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 800, distance 24.7 m
The photo shows a Fat sand rat (Psammomys obesus). It is a animal in the order Rodentia and the family Muridae. The photo was taken at Boumalne Dades, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco at 08:25 on Thursday October 10, 2024.
White-crowned wheatear
Witkruintapuit
Oenanthe leucopyga
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 400, distance 56.6 m
The photo shows a White-crowned wheatear (Oenanthe leucopyga). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae. The photo was taken at Boumalne Dades, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco at 08:35 on Thursday October 10, 2024.
Temminck's lark
Temmincks strandleeuwerik
Eremophila bilopha
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 250, distance 33.3 m
The photo shows a Temminck's lark (Eremophila bilopha). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Alaudidae. The photo was taken at Boumalne Dades, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco at 08:54 on Thursday October 10, 2024.
Western yellow wagtail
Gele kwikstaart
Motacilla flava
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 400, distance 34.7 m
The photo shows a Western yellow wagtail (Motacilla flava). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Motacillidae. The photo was taken at 08:57 on Thursday October 10, 2024.
Trumpeter finch
Woestijnvink
Bucanetes githagineus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 320, distance 49.2 m
The photo shows a Trumpeter finch (Bucanetes githagineus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae. The photo was taken at Boumalne Dades, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco at 09:10 on Thursday October 10, 2024.
Thekla lark
Theklaleeuwerik
Galerida theklae
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 320, distance 28.4 m
The photo shows a Thekla lark (Galerida theklae). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Alaudidae. The photo was taken at Izoumgane, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco at 11:44 on Thursday October 10, 2024.
House bunting
Huisgors
Emberiza sahari
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F5.6, ISO 10000, distance 7.33 m
The photo shows a House bunting (Emberiza sahari). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Emberizidae. The photo was taken at R703 (Tinghir, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco) at 14:55 on Thursday October 10, 2024.
Grey wagtail
Grote gele kwikstaart
Motacilla cinerea
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 10000, distance 16.6 m
The photo shows a Grey wagtail (Motacilla cinerea). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Motacillidae. The photo was taken at R703 (Tinghir, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco) at 14:58 on Thursday October 10, 2024.
Desert wheatear
Woestijntapuit
Oenanthe deserti
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 800, distance 49.2 m
The photo shows a Desert wheatear (Oenanthe deserti). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae. The photo was taken at N10 (Boumalne Dades, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco) at 17:20 on Thursday October 10, 2024.