The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been at war for the last several decades. Socio-political issues, ethnic tensions, a civil war, and internal
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Author: budgetbirders
Pittas and Chimps! – Kibale NP Uganda
Surely one of the most colorful ground dwelling birds in all of Africa is Green-breasted Pitta. Breeding birds can be seen displaying in trees, but
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Royal Mile – Uganda
I’m not sure how the name “Royal Mile” came to be, but Budongo Forest has been referred to by that moniker for years. Maybe the
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Beautiful Waterfalls and A Dusky Babbler
Clear, light blue skies with wispy white clouds and a bright sun illuminating savanna grassland and acacias below. Vine tangles near a few taller trees
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Sneaking into S. Sudan?!?! – Kidepo NP – Uganda
The areas where acacia savanna meets broad leaf forest in close proximity to rocky outcrops is where we spent the majority of our time while
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Uganda’s Only True Endemic
Julien Mauzenauer is one of Ross’s good friends. They talk often via internet messaging regarding future birding plans, recent bird photos taken, new species splits,
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SHOEBILL!!! (And Mabira Forest) – Uganda
Birds are modern day dinosaurs. There is an uncanny resemblance when looking closely at those scaly feet and upright posture. Scientists think many dinosaurs may
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How We Crossed In To Uganda
On more than one occasion I found myself admiring the individual stalks of papyrus over looking for the secretive Papyrus Yellow Warbler that calls them
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Back at our house in West Chester, just outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the most comfortable California King-sized bed, bought from a local mattress shop
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KakaMEGA!!! (It really was mega) – Kenya
A place like Kakamega can feel overwhelming. It’s so grand, so different, so unique. Chalk full of a new set of birds we hadn’t seen
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