Black-crowned Sparrow-Lark at Atlas Mountains

The Atlas Mountains, rising as a rugged spine across Morocco and dividing the Mediterranean-influenced north from the pre-Saharan landscapes to the south, provide the kind of transitional terrain favoured by the Black-crowned Sparrow-Lark. Visiting in May, photographers on the Fennec Foxes & other Moroccan Wildlife holiday have the chance to encounter this species against the dramatic backdrop of the range itself. The interplay of light across the foothills at this time of year makes for a striking natural stage, well suited to capturing the bird within its wider Moroccan setting. Patience and a keen eye remain essential, as with any encounter along this vast and varied mountain corridor.