Talk: Morocco: Birding at the Edge of the Sahara (presented via Zoom)

OCTOBER 8, 2025 (WEDNESDAY), 7:00PM

LOCATION: Peter White Library, 217 N Front Street, 3rd Floor
Presenter: Don Burlett, Board Member, Oakland Bird Alliance

Morocco is well known for its exotic locations like Casablanca and Marrakesh and the Sahara’s presence is always part of the story. However, beyond the desert are mountains and fertile lands. And, of course, there is a wonderful collection of birds to see. Join the speaker as we explore this fascinating country and see what it has to offer. Don was a research scientist working in the rubber industry for almost 40 years, having retired in 2016. He has been an avid birder since he was a young boy (started off on his own without assistance). He has birder all 7 continents and 50 countries and all 50 states. He loves to bird and travel and is also very active in helping others learn about birding and the environment.