Birding Exprience
During birding you actually have time observing wild bird in their natural environment .This will involves identifying different birds their behaviour,names and appearances. Bird lovers use their eyes and ears to spot and identify birds. They may use visual enhancement devices like binoculars or to have a closer look .
What to carry during birding ?
- Field guides:These local guides give you ground current information about birds .
- Camera :Helping you take or capture images of birds for idetification
- Binoculars :This helps to have a closer view of birds without disturbance
- Binoculars: Provide a closer view of birds without disturbing them.
Major birding places in East Africa .
1.Queen Elizabeth national park
Queen Elizabeth National park is most famous national park not only known for wildlife but also for birding .The park contains over 600 species of birds which include;
- African Fish Eagle
- Fawn-breasted Waxbill
- Black-headed Bat
- Rwenzori Turaco
- Bat Hawk
- Saddle-billed Stork
- African Jacana
- Sulfur-breasted Bush Shrike
- Fawn-breasted Waxbill
- Black-headed Batis
When to do Birding in Queen Elizabeth national park ?
All seasons in Queen Elizabeth National Park can be enjoyed for bird watching but the best time is sometimes from June to September, During dry season and food is abundant. Migratory birds are most visible from November to April, particularly during the drier months of January and February.
2.Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park is a prime destination for birding enthusiasts, boasting over 500 recorded bird species. This rich avian diversity is attributed to the park’s varied habitats, which include open grasslands, riverine forests, and wetlands, making it a vital area for both resident and migratory birds.
Birds Serengeti National park
- Rufous-tailed Weaver
- Usambiro Barbet
- Grey-breasted Spurfowl
- Grey-Crested Helmet-Shrike
3.Bwindi impenetrable national park
Bwindi Often regarded as Africa’s top birding site, The provides to over 350 bird species, including 24 of the 25 Albertine Rift endemics. The park has different birds which include ,
- African Green Broadbill
- Grauer’s Rush Warbler
- Chapin’s Flycatcher
- Shelley’s Crimson-wing
4.Akagera National park
Akagera national park is known to be central largest protected area 1,122 km² along Rwanda’s eastern border next to Tanzania.In 2010 ,Rward Development Board took over the park and it never remained the same.Wildlife population increased from 5000 animals to 1510 and also visitors arose from 8000 t0 44000.The park doesn’t only keep the big five such as lions,leopard,elephant,Rhinos,buffaloes and elephants but also other wildlife zebras, giraffes, various antelope species, hippos, and crocodile.
Birds found in Akagera National park
- Red-faced barbet
- Shoebill stork
- Souza’s shrike
- Cabanis’s bunting
- Blue-shouldered robin-chat
- White-winged swamp warbler
- Papyrus gonolek
5.Lake Nakuru National park
Lake Nakuru National Park, found in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya and known to be the birder’s paradise. Its a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity. Covering approximately 188 square kilometers, the park is centered around Lake Nakuru, a saline lake famous for its large populations of flamingos that once turned its shores pink. Although the flamingo numbers have fluctuated due to environmental changes, the park remains a birdwatcher’s paradise.Its important to consider Lake Nakuru
Birds in Lake Nakuru national park
- African Fish Eagle
- Grey-crested Helmet-shrike
- Lesser Flamingo
- Lesser Flamingo
- Goliath Heron
- Hamerkop
- Pied Kingfisher
- Greater Spotted Eagle
- Verreaux’s Eagle
- Lilac-breasted Roller
- Long-tailed Widowbird
- Conservation Importance
- The park is home to 5 globally threatened species, including:
- Madagascar Pond-Heron
- Pallid Harrier