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Sunday, 7 July 2019

Uganda Day Two, 020719

Spent the morning at Mabamba Swamp and then we travelled to Masindi.

Seeing Shoebill has been a life long ambition of mine and today's bird was absolutely mind blowing- a tame adult that came to within a couple of meters of our boat. 

Mabamba Swamp Ebird List

Full trip report to follow. 






SHOEBILL !! 
 Lesser Jacana 
 Long-toed Lapwing 
 Saddlebill 
 Grey-headed Gull 
 Comb Duck 
Swamp Flycatcher 

 White-rumped Swift 
 White-crested Turaco 
 Yellow-breasted Apalis 
Compact Weaver 
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2 comments:

  1. susan sammons9 July 2019 at 06:52

    Wow! What an experience, how big are they Peter, they look huge birds!

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  2. Peter Alfrey17 July 2019 at 19:36

    Hi Susan. Huge- about 4ft I reckon . Amazing bird!

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