Back tracking from Sidi Ouassai, we stopped to pick up a Plain Martin, Red-rumped Swallow and Black-crowned Tchagra, particularly pleased with the Martin as it was a good clear view. We were going to drive onto the reserve but there was such a gathering of “Guides” that we could see it was going to be a stress, so taking the track signed posted to the restaurant at Sidi-Rbat we headed across the open fields. 
Lots of Thekla Larks here, though to be honest distinguishing between Crested in this area can be rather hit and miss, then a single Lesser Short-toed Lark very close to the track. We also saw Locust and Ground Squirrel. A good drive, rather bumpy and we didn’t make it to the restaurant before we turned about and headed back to our Hotel.
Lots of Thekla Larks here, though to be honest distinguishing between Crested in this area can be rather hit and miss, then a single Lesser Short-toed Lark very close to the track. We also saw Locust and Ground Squirrel. A good drive, rather bumpy and we didn’t make it to the restaurant before we turned about and headed back to our Hotel.
Life bird count: 389 Year bird count: 152 Month bird count: 116
Photo: Barbary Ground Squirrel (atlantoxerus getulus); Lesser Short-toed Lark (calandrella rufescens)
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This is not a Short-toed Lark
Check amount of breast streaking etc
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