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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Author: budgetbirders
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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A New Species of Sunbird?!?!?!?
Finding a new species of bird isn’t something most birders think of as a real possibility. Certainly not in this day and age. That being
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Into The Great Wide Open – Maasai Mara – Kenya
Magic happens in the Maasai Mara. The kind of magic that involves big cats, little cats, plenty of game, and if you visit during migration,
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BINGO! – Baringo Lake – Kenya
A boat ride, a bunch of birds, and quite possibly the shortest blog post I’ve ever written!
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The Best Views in all of Kenya – Aberdare NP
A tale of old birds, new birds, car troubles, and surprise bonuses. It wouldn’t be a new bird for the “life list” because we had
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