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Primate paradise and birding bonanza in southwestern

Uganda and Kenya, November 2016

Compiled by Klas Rådberg (Klas.Radberg@gmail.com)

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Tour itinerary, Uganda: Day 1 – November 10th: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport at 10.25 PM Day 2 - November 11th: Birding Mabamba wetland Day 3 - November 12th: Transfer/birding Kibale Forest National Park Day 4 - November 13th: Birding Kibale Forest National Park with Chimpanzee tracking Day 5 - November 14th: Birding Bigodi wetlands and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park Day 6 - November 15th: Birding northern Queen Elizabeth National Park Day 7- November 16th: Birding via southern Queen Elizabeth National Park – Ishasha sector and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Buhoma Day 8 - November 17th: Gorilla tracking and birding in Buhoma Day 9 - November 18th: Birding to Ruhija via ”the Neck” Day 10 November 19th: Birding Ruhija, transfer to Lake Mburo National Park Day 11 - November 20th: Birding Lake Mburo National Park, transfer to Entebbe towards Nairobi, Kenya Participants: Eva & Christer Granbom, Karin & Klas Rådberg Guide: Paul Tamwenya

Day 1, Nov 10th

After an early 2 am start Karin and I took a taxi to Lund where we entered the train towards Copenhagen Airport. Even a thin layer of snow made the roads slippery, but compared to the weather conditions in Stockholm this was nothing. Without any advance notice from the forecast, a half meter of heavy of snow during the night made the traffic situation chaotic. If Eva and Christer hadn’t pre-ordered a taxi to Arlanda Airport they would have been stocked in the blizzard. The connection flight to Amsterdam was late but with unhealthy stress hormone levels they could enter the flight to Entebbe in time. Around 11 hours later and after a stop in Kigali, Rwanda, the guide Paul met us at Entebbe airport. We arrived at Speke Resort Hotel at 00:15 after a long day and tired went to bed with high expectations for the next day.

Day 2, Nov 11th

The short sleep was compensated by the well-known ”first day of the trip rush” where most of the birds are new and fresh and the majority of silhouettes on wires, buildings and in trees creates an overwhelming temptation to stop the car and look. We were driving towards the legendary Mabamba Wetlands and the main bird target of the entire trip; the pre-historic, dinosaur-like and iconic Shoebill. Mabamba means lung fish on local language and that is a favorite dish for the Shoebills thus making these wetlands a good place to these sought-after birds. After 1.5 h of driving and several new species along the way we entered the narrow swamp boats and began the hunt. The previous week the boatmen said that they only had seen 1 Shoebill in a long distance and that told us that we could not take sightings for granted.

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But after 25-30 min we saw a shining grayish head in the reed. Yes! What a relief and what a bird! We were fortunate to see 3 Shoebills really well and their mighty and unquestionable appearance filled us with euphoria and the strong feeling of a special moment of complete mental presence in life.

Shoebill encounter and photographing in Mabamba Wetlands. Photos: Klas Rådberg and Karn Rådberg (upper right)

Boat entry in Mabamba, Photos: Karin Rådberg. Long-toed Lapwing and African Jacana, Photos Klas Rådberg

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With this feeling the hunt for other species went on along with a quick rise in ambient temperature. Several Western March Harriers and 1 African Marsh Harrier were hunting over the reed beds and Malachite Kingfishers and Blue-breasted Bee-eaters flew around like colorful pearls around the open water mirrors. Among egrets, herons, ducks, Long-toed Lapwings and African Jacanas we saw 4 shy Lesser Jacanas and a Greater Swamp Warbler. The air was filled with sounds from shorebirds, weavers and Winding Cisticolas and combined with the visual impressions it gave an unforgettable framework to this experience. In the heavy traffic jam on the way back we had our first Grey Kestrel near the road. After a late lunch, we walked around and soft-birded in the hotel garden and along the beach of Lake Victoria (the second largest lake on earth). There were many terns, gulls and cormorants over the water and well known shore birds from Europe rested near the water line. I worked a while on an Eastern Olivaceous Warbler and could also confirm that the African fiscals are very similar in shape and behavior to our shrikes. In company with some hungry mosquitos, as the only disturbing element, Eva, Christer, Karin and I sat down under the African sky and large full moon and enjoyed a couple of beers as a nice final of the first day.

Day 3, Nov 12th

The breakfast buffet at Speke Resort contained more that we had room for in the early morning hour, but in the hindsight, we understood that the amount of food served its purpose as we had a long drive to Kibale National Forest NP and a late lunch. Along the way, we made some productive stops and the most memorable was probably near Buloba where the sharp-eared and -eyed Paul got a White-winged Swamp Warbler into the open. Actually, Paul said he never had seen this shy and skulky species equally good and it indeed enriched us with superb views. In the same area 2 Ross’s Turacos flew close to the road.

White-winged Swamp Warbler, Abdim’s Stork, Grey Kestrel, Long-crested Eagle, Photos: Klas Rådberg

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When we arrived at the beautifully located Primate Lodge the both sudden appearing and disappearing rain poured down heavily, but the service minded staff at the lodge ran out with umbrellas to secure a dry transfer between the jeep and the buildings. The intensity of the forest bird coir escalated during the afternoon but many birds were hard to see. After intense watching among leaves and branches we among other things saw a Red-tailed Bristlebill, different kinds of greenbuls, barbets and tinkerbirds and the monkeys Guereza (Black and White Colobus), Uganda Red Colobus and Olive Baboon. Just before dark the strongest cicada orchestra we had ever heard started and it almost drowned the misplaced and annoying sound from the lodge’s power generator diesel engine. The engine stopped later and we had a lovely time at the terrace summing up the species list of the day with some cold drinks. Day 4, Nov 13th

In order to commence the Green-breasted Pitta tracking we had an early start with breakfast 5:30. We were carefully instructed to put the stockings outside the trousers to avoid the free service offered by jungle aunts. As we walked on with torches in the dark on the narrow trail in the dark the bird song slowly started and Blue-breasted Kingfisher was one of the first clear voices. At around 6:30 we heard the Pitta calling several times and it was hardly enough light when we started our slow line formatted walk in search of this exceptionally shy and secretive bird. We walked up and down slopes in the wood and after a while the sweat soaked all layers of clothes (at least on me). Along with Christer, Eva, Karin, Paul and I we had great help from the armed guard Bosco. The Pitta hunt where nicely interrupted by fantastic meetings with flocks of Red Colobus monkeys and we were all happy to find 3 Chimpanzees by ourselves. Black and White-casqued Hornbills and Great Blue Turacos gave good views. Paul found a Red-capped Robin-chat that curiously followed our movements for a short while. The Green Hylia had a strong sound that broke through the constant wall of calls from tinkerbirds, Western Orioles, greenbuls, Tambourine Doves, sunbirds and starlings. The heat constantly increased and around 10:30 we still hadn’t had any visual contact with the pitta and we were ready to give up. I prepared myself mentally with that it was anyhow nice that we had heard the bird at dawn but it would of course have been so nice to see it. But Paul refused to give up and said that we should try up and down the slope one more time. Suddenly Karin waved at me and pointed at Paul who obviously had something in site in front of him. We all tumbled down trying to balance speed and courteousness in the movements. First I saw only dead leaves and dense under vegetation, but after some seconds a silhouette from the dream world with a well-marked superscilium and a stunning color set-up appeared; a Green-breasted Pitta! We all saw the bird really well when it moved in the gloomy low ground vegetation and with high ISO it was possible to get a few shots. We all wondered how such a strikingly beautiful creature could make itself so invisible. Blessed and happy we exchanged high-Vs before we, with light steps, went back to the lodge for lunch.

“Let’s hope there is no-one in the coffin” Christer quoted. Kibale National Forest NP, Photos Klas Rådberg

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After another really well-tasting meal with great service at Primate Lodge we went back and forth in the jungle headed by a specialized Chimpanzee guide. During one of the loops we got good views of Grey-cheeked Mangabey that turned out to be the 7th species of monkey after just 2.5 days in the field. Awesome! After numerous calls on phone and walkie talkie and quick walks up and down hills and valleys we reached a pride of boldly farting and body fixing Chimpanzees. We sat down, photographed, took-in and deeply enjoyed this primate connecting session. What a day!

A shining ground jewel; Green-breasted Pitta, Photo Klas Rådberg

Primate lodge and primates, Photos: Karin & Klas Rådberg

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Day 5, Nov 14th

After breakfast, we went to Bigodi Wetlands 7 km from the lodge. The nature surrounding the nature trail was, compared to yesterday’s jungle, more open making it much easier to spot the birds. A young bird guide called Roger led us with support from Paul and in the hands of this expert duo all bird sounds were identified. Roger took part in a bird guide development program partly led by Paul with the aim to attract younger promising persons for nature guidance and conservation and this is indeed a valuable project worth all support. The morning was clear and bright with massive bird activities and the list of species grew fast. When the guide gets excited it is always a good bird coming up and when we had 3 Joyful Greenbuls over our heads Paul spontaneously called out ”what a joyful bird”. We had a Mottled Spinetail, a shy Brown Illadopsis, Green Crombec, beautiful African Pygmy Kingfishers, Marsh Tchagra, Snowy-crowned Robin-chat, 6 sunbird species, different weavers, bee-eaters, vocal Little Greenbuls and many other species. To me the Double-toothed Barbet was the most handsome bird in the morning. From a mammal perspective, our 8th species of monkey dropped in when a L’Hoest’s Monkey appeared in a tree along the trail. After Roger explaining that one of the features was the blue bag of the males I commented: ”so you take them by the balls”, but I do not exactly know where that landed and if it was politically correct.

After a good indian influenced lunch we headed towards Queen Elisabeth NP. The charm and spirit at Marafiki Lodge and view over Lake George were striking. In the scope, we saw African Elephants and African Buffalos in a distance and from the nice terrace we for example had White-browed Coucal, Jacobin, Diederik and Red-breasted Cuckoo, Moustached Grass Warbler, White-browed Robin-chat, Tawny-flanked Prinia, Village Weaver and White-winged Widowbird. Peace of mind completely took over when the lodge crew lit up a fire and a pile of oil lamps all the way from the main building to the half tent-cottages and we had a lovely 4-course dinner beside the fire under the African sky. What more can you wish for?

“A joyful bird”; Joyful Greenbird and Common Waxbill, Photos: Klas Rådberg

Photo talk and magic dinner beneath the stars at Marafiki Lodge, Photos: Karin & Klas Rådberg

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Day 6, Nov 15th

A pair of Spotted Eagle Owls had a night performance of deep calls and I could see them on a wire in flash light outside the tent and a Black-shouldered Nightjar played a couple of times before we went off. As we drew deeper into the heart of Queen Elisabeth NP, after a breakfast at dawn, Paul showed his excellent and impressive skills in the field by spotting new species with ears and eyes. We heard and saw some nicely colored Black-headed Gonoleks and one Lesser Masked Weaver. In this grassland, we had our first larks and among Flappet and Rufous-naped we also had some White-tailed. There were herds of African Buffaloes, Waterbucks and slender well designed Uganda Kobs and some of the latter chased each other with testosterone filled frenzy. Six species of vulture scanned the area for corpses and I was particularly happy for the kind of odd looking Palm-nut Vulture that I had never seen before. We had good views of wintering Kittlitz’s Plovers as well as Wattled, Senegal, Crowned and Spur-winged Lapwings. A powerful Martial Eagle passed right over the jeep and we saw different harriers and some other eagle species. Two Harlequin Quails and two Common Buttonquails slowly walked and sought shelter in the grass close to the car. The four of us were happy to have good views and great photo opportunities on so many birds and mammals.

Yellow-throated Longclaw, Scarlet-chested Sunbird and Uganda Kob, Photos: Klas Rådberg

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After lunch at the lodge and some rest (not easy to shut down the senses with so many birds around) we drove to Kazinga River for a boat trip. When we were about to enter the boat black clouds and thunderstorms quickly appeared and first we feared that the trip would be cancelled. But after a few lightning’s and strong wind attacks it became calm again. The surface of the river was covered with Whiskered and White-winged Black Terns and we saw a few Banded Martins among the big flocks of Sand Martins. Black Crakes walked around in the shore line together with many other species and among those there were different familiar shore birds from Europe. The biggest pigs in the world, the Hippos, were grunting and yawning everywhere along the shore line and a few Nile Crocodiles rested on the beach. After intense attempts to note down numbers and take photos of everything, Eva, Christer, Karin and I leaned back, relaxed and enjoyed this massive nature experience. Grey-headed and Black-headed Gulls followed the boat on the way back and we had never seen such huge number of Pied Kingfishers. A Blue-cheeked Bee-eater sat nicely perched and the boat’s own guide shouted out it as Madagascar Bee-eater first but from photos the identity

Grey Crowned Crane, Kittlitz’s Plover, Martial Eagle, Photos: Klas Rådberg. The Equator, Photo: Paul Tamwenya

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was obvious. We came back to Paul with smiles all over our faces really happy with the whole day. By then we did not know that the best was yet to come. On the way back to the lodge we were looking forward to a little night drive and I joked with Paul and said ”now I have prepared the camera for night shots of Serval”. Paul smiled and replied that he only had seen Serval three times before and that lowered the expectations a bit. In the dark a bird lifted from the gravel road and we stopped, went out and listened. Around the car, we had 2 flying and calling Swamp Nightjars and a third bird called in a distance. As we enjoyed these night birds we saw a car far away that changed the lights on the car again and again and we wondered what was going on. After meeting the car Paul suddenly shouted ”on the road, on the road”. The eyes of an African Leopard were a fact and in the beam from my flashlight we could follow this magnificent animal for several minutes. It was an adult female and she marked her territory as she passed us a few meters from the car. We were all laughing of joy as we left the great cat and drove on. Just a few minutes later we again saw a pair of reflecting eyes on the road ahead and it the flashlight we immediately could identify it; a Serval!!! We could not believe it but we got pretty close before the long-legged shy savanna cat slowly went into the vegetation surrounding the ditch and after around a minute disappeared.

Whiskered and White-winged Terns and African Spoonbill, Photos: Klas Rådberg

Black Crake, Hippopotamus, African Fish Eagle, Photos: Klas Rådberg. Happy Granboms’, Photo: Karin Rådberg

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We did not really have any words left after this grace filled moment and after high fives and almost un-controlled laughs we all became a bit introvert and tried to digest what we just had experienced.

Day 7, Nov 16th

The plan today was to drive south through Queen Elisabeth NP towards Bwindi Forest NP and Buhoma and if the luck lingered on we had the chance to see the unique Tree-climbing Lions of Uganda. Rumors said that the lions hadn’t been seen for over a week. We took it easy and birded along the way and were fortunate to see the beautiful Papyrus Gonolek and a Lesser Swamp Warbler at one of the stops. A bunch of German folks, where one or two had binoculars, rushed forward every time we saw the Gonolek thus pushing the bird back into the reed. We brought our usual lunch boxes and just as we had stopped to eat Paul got a call telling that the Tree Lions had been seen earlier this day. If we had been driving carefully before it was now Paul got into Dakar Rally mood and we had to have steady grips as the car flushed more butterflies than at least Karin and I had ever seen from the bumpy gravel road. After entering the hot area Paul suddenly said ”I see lions”. Three 1.5-year old lions were lying in big Acacia around 100 meters from the road. One adult lioness and a sub adult male rested in a tree 100 meter further back. During a most enjoyable lunch in the car the three cubs jumped down and marched on a line to join the two older lions. There are approximately 185 lions in the park and these are the only known lions that have the habit to spend so much time up in trees. As we got closer to Buhoma it started to rain heavily and when we got to the beautifully located Haven Lodge the clouds were hanging over the rain forest just as we had seen on pictures in advance. The lodge crew was like always extremely friendly and service minded. Our cottages were facing the mountains and the bathroom window went from roof to floor and from the terrace outside the cabin you could, beside the stunning view of the clouded forest, enjoy Northern Double-collared, Variable, Bronzy and Collared Sunbirds, Mountain Oriole, Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater, Baglafecht Weaver and Rock Martin. We went to bed with high hopes for tomorrow’s Gorilla day.

Rain is coming, Photo: Karin Rådberg. Palm-nut Vulture, Papyrus Gonolek, Bare-faced Go-away-bird, Photos: Klas Rådberg

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Day 8, Nov 17th

The big G day and one of the biggest nature events in the world laid in front of us. Christer and Eva had seen the Mountain Gorillas once before many years ago but hoped for good photo opportunities using the digital technique instead of the previous old and more limited dia film option. We received basic instructions in how to behave and general information at the Gorilla center before a 45-min transportation in the jeep to where we started the tuff hike. The whole world population of Mountain Gorillas is shared by Uganda, Rwanda and The Republic of Congo and in Uganda there are 4 prides that tourists are allowed to see. These prides are normally peaceful but there are conflicts when silverbacks are trying to steal females from eachother or if another silverback is challenging the one heading a pride. Eva, Christer, Karin and I would together with a guide, an armed guard and a carrier try to see The Habinyanja Group headed by the 40-year old silverback Makara. We went in quite high pace steeply up and down slopes on a partly slippery narrow trail, but we heard that trackers had located the pride so it felt pretty safe. But you never know as the Gorillas can move fast in the jungle. Two Blue Monkeys fed on fruit beside the trail just before we were informed that we were close to the Gorillas after an hour of demanding walk.

Tree-climbing Lions, Photo: Klas Rådberg

Misty Mountains and ready for Gorillas, Photos: Klas Rådberg & Paul Tamwenya

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It was almost unbelievable and overwhelming to see the group loudly digesting the breakfast. As in humans, it was only the youngsters that were active after the meal un-affected by the blood sugar dip that the adults were influenced by. Mother nature gave us a huge gift in this moment and we smiled of deep joy as we watched the Gorilla group. When 2 sweet Gorilla babies teased eachother near the Silverback he suddenly raised, grabbed a tree and with a quick and high sounding smash swung down the slope telling his pride it was time to move on. The guards told Eva, Christer, Karin and me to move down to be in position to see the Gorillas moving. As foreseen by the guide, the powerful Blackback Kavuyo carefully came walking 50 meters behind the rest of the group. Blackbacks have to stay away from the Silverback in order not to provoke and challenge his leadership. But when the day of leadership transition arrives the Blackback does not beat up the Silverback and chase him away as one could imagine. Instead the Silverback gets a role as the eldest and wisest in the pride and continuous to share his gained experience with the others. His romantic life is however over and the new leader takes over and spreads his genes. When Kavuyo continued down he suddenly changed direction, and after passing Karin with just 2 meters he quickly approached me and lifted his arm for something like a high five. Even though we had been told to stand still I tried to back off but my trousers were penetrated by big thorns thus making any retreat impossible. The guards told me to take pictures and stay still and after the huge Blackback had been 0.5 meter from me I could grab the camera. Christer and Karin thought this event was really funny and it must have been amusing from a distance and I had to give them that. In the middle of all luck Eva noticed that she had lost her iPhone somewhere in the dense vegetation. After some minutes in light despair one of the guards found it and the harmony came back. The Mountain Gorilla was the 10th species of monkey. Incredible and you cannot see that amount of monkey species anywhere else in the world.

Awesome members of the Habinyanja group, Photos: Klas Rådberg

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During the walk back there was movement from a flock of birds in the canopies. Karin said she saw a blue-green bird that I also got into the binoculars. I could quickly see that the bird had green belly and blue upper breast and yellow upper forehead and a short diagnostic blackish bill. Paul waited by the car and when I described the bird for him and confirmed with the book it became clear that it had been an African Green Broadbill. It was probably a 1K bird as it was paler than what is shown in the book. It was almost too good to be true that we had found one of the most sought after endemic birds in Uganda. But this was in the beginning of The Neck and it was above the swamp where they nested around August. Paul did report the finding to a guiding colleague and the next day this group saw 4 African Green Broadbills in the same area and it felt nice to get the sighting confirmed even though we were sure of what we had discovered. After heavy rain during our lunch it cleared up later in the afternoon and we had 2 hours of fantastic birding with great views of White-spotted Flufftail, Plain Greenbul, White-browed Crombec, Buff-throated Apalis, Blue-shouldered Robin-chat (with a fantastic song), Petit’s Cuckooshrike and Black-faced Rufous Warbler among others.

Day 9, Nov 18th

We started birding in The Neck of Rift Valley that together with Ruhija are home to 23 endemic bird species. The birding was great and provided over 35 new species where 6 were endemics. Ruwenzori and Buff-throated Apalis provided great views as well as Red-headed Malimbe, Kakamega Greenbul, Ansorge’s Greenbul and Dwarf Honeyguide. The lodge we stayed the night in was a bit more plain compared to the others and as it was situated 2300 m above sea level it was a bit cold. Two men came driving on a MC with a tied big pig between them and this looked really funny and a bit risky. After some nice final hours of birding we drove back after the quick sunset and God of Fortune smiled at us again and provided 3 Ruwenzori Nightjars that called and sat on the road plus 2 African Civets on the road.

L’Hoest’s Monkey, Doggett’s Blue Monkey, Variable Sunbird, Photos: Klas Rådberg

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Day 10, Nov 19th It was rainy and cold when we after breakfast went into Ruhija again and the birds were not active in these conditions. After a few quite unproductive stops we headed towards Lake Mburo. The temperature was around 5 degrees C and it was not nice to see people and children walking around without any shoes and in thin clothes. As we descended to lower altitudes the rain stopped and in Lake Mburo NP the heat returned. We were scheduled for a boat ride on the lake and the main target was African Finfoot. Among a lot of Hippos, loudly calling African Fish Eagles and Kingfishers we saw 2 female Finfoots carefully and suspicious seeking food under branches hanging over the waterline. Even though I had been fortunate to see this bird in South Africa before, it was awesome to be able to spot it again. Both its shape and appearance are unique in the bird world and if we were correctly informed Lake Mburo is the best place in the world to see it. Other birds worth mentioning are Giant Kingfisher, Red-headed Lovebird and Yellow-throated Leaflove. The guy driving the boat almost got too close to some Hippos and some of the persons yelled straight out when one of the giant pigs smashed the jaws 0.5 m from the boat and almost hit it with full force. It was the last night with the gang and we enjoyed some bears and a good meal at Arcadia Cottages while we concluded that we had had 10 marvelous days together. When Karin and I went back to the cottage there was a huge Hippo feeding grass just 50 m from our cottage. One of the patrolling guards however told us that as long as you don’t block the way for the animal it is not dangerous. But, but…. We felt it was best to stay close to the house and watch the giant in the flash light. The African night was as usual filled with all kinds of voices from guys entering the night shift.

Black Bee-eater, Photo: Klas Rådberg

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Day 11, Nov 20th

After breakfast, we lined up for a photo session where the lodge staff kindly took some group pictures and we hoped that at least one would be sharp. While we drew slowly through Lake Mburo NP birds and mammals appeared everywhere. Suddenly I saw a big brown bird in a tree ahead and Paul quickly identified it as a Verreaux’s Eagle Owl. It was huge and cool with its big dark eyes and pinkish eyelids. After offering us good photo opportunities it took off for a more undisturbed roosting place. At one stop a large flock of Zebras passed by the jeep and we added new birds like Green Wood Hoopoe, Crested Barbet, Brown-backed Honeybird, White-winged Black Tit, African Grey Hornbill, Bearded Woodpecker and African Grey Woodpecker. Another powerful Martial Eagle landed just 20 m from where we stood but quickly continued when it notified us. New mammals for the day was Topi and Banded Mongoose. As we enjoyed nature, time was consumed quickly and in order to get in time for the flights of the afternoon Paul had to increase the speed and we had to rush the last kilometers of Lake Mburo NP in rally speed. We made a quick stop on the way to Entebbe Airport at Kyazanga marsh where we could add Saddle-billed Stork, African Swamphen and Red-breasted Swallow to the list.

Malachite Kingfisher, African Wattled Lapwing, African Finfoot, Hippopotamus, Photos: Klas Rådberg

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After such a good time and fantastic days together it was a bit emotional to say good-bye. Eva and Christer were going back to Sweden and Karin and I had Nairobi as our next destination. To summarize; our bird list ended at 437 and mammal list at 33 and we were all really grateful to Paul for his professional and strong guiding skills. The food and service at the lodges had also been fantastic and I strongly felt that I must come back to this lovely and beautiful country where 50% of the bird species in Africa has been seen. The pearl of Africa had been shining and given us an unforgettable experience.

Abdim’s Stork, Plains Zebra, Topi, Verreaux’s Eagle Owl, Photos: Klas Rådberg. Happy Uganda Team, Photo: Lodge staff

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Kenya: 20-24 November Tour itinerary in Kenya: Day 11 - November 20th: Nairobi, Kenya Day 12 - November 21st: Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve Day 13 and 14 - November 22nd and 23rd: Masai Mara National Reserve Day 15 November 24th: Transfer to Nairobi Participants: Karin & Klas Rådberg Guide: Chege Wa Kariuki

Day 11, Nov 20th

The plane to Nairobi was half an hour late when James Makau picked us up at the airport and he drove us to a luxury hotel with extensive security control. Our appointed room was not cleaned and the piccolo looked a bit embarrassed when we had to change to a cleaned one. But TIA rules (This Is Africa) and it did not bother us at all. James and our guide for the next 4 days, Chege Wa Kariuki, waited for us in the lobby and built up a strategy based on what we hoped to see in terms of mammals and birds. We felt that we would be in really good hands the following days and that is really important of course when you visit a new country and culture. We enjoyed a late and delicious supper with evening soup, spring rolls and squid and everything provided through splendid service.

Day 12, Nov 21st

Even though we arrived for breakfast before the official start, there was all you can dream about on the food table. It rained almost all the way to Mara as we descended down to the Escapement in Rift Valley. When the heavy rain for short moments decreased a bit in strength, we rushed out near the road to quickly scan for birds. There were a lot of Wheatears and it was nice to tick Abyssian and Capped among ”our” wintering Northern, Isabelline and Pied. Purple Grenadier was a beauty and Chege (and I) was happy when we had a Red-throated Tit. We had a sharp deadline for lunch at the camp 2:30 pm and after many stops we were suddenly in a great hurry. Chege drove quickly until we came to Mara where the speed limit is of great importance. The battery of the car played us some tricks but Chege fixed it during an extra stressful break. We arrived approximately 1 hour late in Ashnil Mara Camp but in spite the delay there was a well-tasting buffet waiting for us. The lodge was placed in beautiful vegetation near a river and Karin and I immediately liked the place and were happy that we had 3 nights here in the pipeline.

Chege, Photo: Klas Rådberg

Black-winged Lapwing and Pied Wheatear, Photos: Klas Rådberg

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The afternoon safari game drive proved to be over all expectations with a savanna full of mammals. Among thousands of Common Wildebeest herds of Thomson’s Gazelle, Impala and Zebra were everywhere. Two Black-backed Jackals created some worries in a flock of Impalas. Chege got a message on the radio and almost at the same time we saw a cat near another jeep in a distance. A big male Leopard ignorantly passed us in perfect warm evening light and a few minutes later there was also a pair of adult Lions resting and drinking at a water whole. The lions are really big and when just looking at the male you understand why they are considered to be the king of the animal kingdom. From a bird perspective Chege was surprised in a positive manner when a Rufous-bellied Heron flew right over us and landed in the narrow river. The Temminck’s Courser was beautiful and chestnut colored. The complete experience with all these animals spread out over these magnificent grasslands spiced with the African sunset was a dream from boyhood and both Karin and I was grateful when we headed back to the lodge. The African buffet tasted well again and we had a friendly and socially skilled Masai man serving us at the table.

Day 13, Nov 22nd

After some chill and rain the clouds eventually broke up and the sun quickly elevated the temperature during the morning hours. Two young male Lions were positioned on a small hill near the narrow road. The main target mammal in Kenya was Cheetah that Karin and I never had seen before and therefore it was a big relief when the radio announced that Cheetah was seen not far from our position. The small family consisted of a female and 2 cubs. They had remains of a kill that a Black-backed Jackal was very interested in and he tried to sneak in and

Photos: Klas Rådberg

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steal it over and over again. The cubs rushed towards it a couple of times but it was not until the patience of the female ran out and she with just a few accelerating steps hunted it away that the Cheetahs could finish breakfast in peace. If you can call it peace when 15-20 cameras constantly are shooting from all angles. The Cheetah is decreasing in numbers like so many other animals because of pouching etc and it is a true shame. Such a splendid and complete animal with a grace that is impossible to describe. The bird life was slow in the open grass land but as soon as we came to some bushes Karin found a Magpie Shrike. Chege liked the Cisticolas and there were quite many species of those around and new species of the day were Desert and Pectoral-patch. One of the better birds of the day was Yellow-throated Sandgrouse and I spotted a pair resting in the afternoon sun. Chege demonstrated big skills in the field and found many good birds and we have worked on field marks for Cisticolas, Larks, Wheatears and Shrikes. He is also skilled in placing the car in excellent positions for photos which we appreciate a lot. The fantastic day ended with close ups on another African Leopard and this time it was a subadult male or female that tried to catch birds.

Photos: Klas Rådberg

White-bellied and Black-bellied Bustards, Yellow-throated Sandgrouse, White-backed and Lappet-faced Vultures, Photos: Klas Rådberg

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Day 14, Nov 23d

It was a calm and beautiful morning with a group of Masai Giraffes eating on the trees when we drove up from the lodge. This day we planned to take a trip up in the mountains to look for a new habitat and hopefully other bird species. We took a loop in the bush land because a Black Rhino was seen there the previous evening. There are only about 25 Rhinos in Mara but they are, in spite their size, hard to see as they are shy and spend most of the time hidden in dense bushy habitats. On the way there we passed a bridge over Mara River and Chege stopped and joked that it was time for lunch. An awful smell immediately hit us at “The Crossing” and there were around 500 vultures and 200 Marabou Storks gathered on cliffs and….. It took a while before we saw that it was a massive amount of dead, bloated, rotten and stinking Wildebeest corpuses stocked in the stream that gave the scavengers an abundant buffet. There were mostly White-backed Vultures followed by Ruppel’s and among these 4 Hooded. Overall this was an overwhelming spectacular experience for several of our senses. The Wildebeests drown when they cross the river on their annual migration and the huge Nile Crocodiles for sure take their share. The Vultures in the area must have enough food for quite a while and some of them were riding on floating corpuses. We had several new species in the mountain area and we could easily have had one full day more up here. During lunch, we looked out over a beautiful ravine where a pair of Crowned Eagles nests but unfortunately none of them exposed themselves. Their territory covers a large area and they spend most of the time concealed below the canopy. The gravel road

Savanna sunrise, Photos: Klas Rådberg

Feast on fermented Wildebeest, Photos: Klas Rådberg

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through the open landscape did provide awesome views in the fading light and we saw a lot of Elephants and Giraffes along the road. Chege and I had planned to go through the species list before dinner at the camp, but suddenly the whole cantina area was invaded by millions of small flies that attacked the PC screen and every other light area. We had to give up and the lodge staff put out all lights. With low light and curtains we actually managed through the dinner. The dinner personnel demonstrated experience and must have experienced this several times. During the night, I heard the roaring of a Lion during several occasions which gave me a strong feeling of being in the wild.

Reptile butchers; Secretary Bird and Southern Ground Hornbill, Photos: Klas Rådberg

Lilac-breasted Roller, Brown Snake Eagle, Coqui Francolin, Photos: Klas Rådberg

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Day 15, Nov 24th

It was, after 2 incredible African weeks, time for the last full day which meant a long journey from Mara to Nairobi Airport. The morning sun was caressing the grasslands and our vehicle and as we drove 2 young and 1 adult Bat-eared Fox suddenly ran to their nest 20 m from the car. This was totally unexpected and very nice indeed. A second adult fox was out hunting and slowly approached the nest. Unfortunately, the fox was scared by an air balloon person so we did not really get the pictures we had hoped for. We frequently stopped along the way and one of the best moments was when I spotted 2 + 2 Double-banded Coursers. The extremely well-camouflaged courser was very beautiful and a bit elusive like all birds in this group. As soon as we left the park and the Masai villages took over there were garbage and plastic bags everywhere and it is sad to see such habitat destruction. There were birds anyway and at one stop Chege’s whistling triggered a Pearl-spotted Owlet that exposed himself well. We looked hard for Pygmy Falcon that sometimes is sitting on the wires along the road but without success. It started to rain when we drove through Rift Valley Escapement and the rain went heavier and heavier as we started to ascend. We saw several accidents and the worst was a truck that had fallen down around 75 m down from the road. None could have survived that fall. Many trucks and cars are quite old and cannot deal with

Red-capped Lark, Rufous-naped Lark, Pearl-spotted Owlet, Meyer’s Parrot, Superb Starling, Photos: Klas Rådberg

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such a heavy rainfall. It rained more and more and the water completely flooded the villages and took a lot of things in its brutal way forward and downwards. We were grateful that we sat in a big jeep with a skilled driver but anyhow it was creepy to see how quickly the water can take over and cause huge problems. We waited beside Manguo Ponds when the rain eventually stopped where after we could see different ducks. Among the ducks we saw some Hottentot Teals which was great. Because of the clouds, it quickly became darker but luckily enough we managed to see the endemics Sharpe’s Longclaw and Long-tailed Widowbird in Kinangop. There were also the more familiar Red-throated Pipit and 3 African Snipes displayed for us. Chege wanted to show us as much as possible before it went dark and we thought we had plenty of time to get to the airport. But because of the heavy rain, flooding, accidents and broken vehicles the que to the airport was a nightmare. All cars changed line every 100 m which slowed the traffic even more. After saying goodbye to Chege we entered the airport hall with an unhealthy high heartrate just to learn that the flight was 1.5 h delayed. We were really happy over the 4 fantastic days with Chege who is a superb guide. We could sum up to 252 bird and 29 mammal species in Kenya and in combination with exciting talks with locals and the overall awesome nature and sceneries we felt highly privileged.

Handsome and well camouflaged; Double-banded Courser, Photo: Klas Rådberg

Masai women collecting wood inside the park. Flooding in Nairobi after the heavy rain, Photos: Klas Rådberg

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Checklist: Uganda, Birds

1 White-faced Whistling Duck Dendrocygna viduata 6 Mabamba Swamp 11.11.

2 Egyptian Goose Alopanden aegyptiaca 20 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11 and 1 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

3 Yellow-billed Duck Anas undulata undulata 12 Mabamba Swamp 11.11, 2 Lake Mburo NP 19.11 and 3 Kyazanga marsh 20.11.

4 Helmeted Guineafowl Numida meleagris meleagris 7 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

5 Ring-necked Francolin Scleroptila streptophora (NT) 11 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

6 Crested Francolin Dendroperdix sephaena grantii 10 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11 and 2 Lake Mburo NP 19.11.

7 Handsome Francolin Pternistis nobilis 1 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 18.11.

8 Harlequin Quail Coturnix delegorguei delegorguei 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

9 Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis capensis 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11 and 1 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11.

10 Lesser Flamingo Phoeniconaias minor (NT) 500 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

11 Yellow-billed Stork Mycteria ibis 15 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11 and 1 Karukara 19.11.

12 African Openbill Anastomus lamelligerus lamelligerus 1 Budo 11.11, 202 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11, 1 Kahunga 19.11 and 5 Kyazanga marsh 20.11.

13 Abdim's Stork Ciconia abdimii 300 Bujuko 12.11, 250 Kibale National Forest 12.11, 10 Lake

Mburo NP 19.11 and 175 Matanga 20.11.

14 Woolly-necked Stork Ciconia episcopus microscelis (VU) 2 Mubende 12.11 and 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

15 Saddle-billed Stork Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis 1 Kyazanga marsh 20.11.

16 Marabou Stork Leptoptilos crumenifer 1 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11 and 3+200 Kampala 11.11.

17 African Sacred Ibis Threskiornis aethiopicus 1 Mpigi 11.11, 2 Kampala 11.11, 4 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11 and 7 Karukara 19.11.

18 Hadada Ibis Bostrychia hagedash nilotica 2 Kampala 11.11.

19 African Spoonbill Platalea alba 15 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

20 Black-crowned Night Heron Nycticorax nycticorax nycticorax 1 Lake Mburo NP 19.11.

21 Striated Heron Butorides striata atricapilla 3 Lake Mburo NP 19.11.

22 Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides 22 Mabamba Swamp 11.11, 10 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11 and 1 Lake Mburo NP 19.11.

23 Western Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis 1 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11, 20 Kampala 11.11 and 25 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

24 Grey Heron Ardea cinerea cinerea 1 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11.

25 Black-headed Heron Ardea melanocephala 1 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11, 1 Kampala 11.11, 1 Gwanika 12.11, 2 Kyenjojo 12.11, 2 Kibale National Forest 12.11, 4 Rwimi 14.11 and 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

26 Purple Heron Ardea purpurea purpurea 2 Mabamba Swamp 11.11.

27 Great Egret Ardea alba melanorhynchos 1 Kampala 11.11.

28 Intermediate Egret Ardea intermedia brachyrhyncha 3 Mabamba Swamp 11.11 and 5 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

29 Little Egret Egretta garzetta garzetta 3 Kampala 11.11 and 1 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11.

30 Hamerkop Scopus umbretta umbretta 1 Mabamba Swamp 11.11, 1 Mityana 12.11 and 8 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

31 Shoebill Balaeniceps rex (VU) 3 Mabamba Swamp 11.11.

32 Great White Pelican Pelecanus onocrotalus 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11 and 1 Lake Mburo NP 19.11.

33 Pink-backed Pelican Pelecanus rufescens 60 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11 and 6 Mbarara 19.11.

34 Reed Cormorant Microcarbo africanus africanus 1 Mabamba Swamp 11.11 and 7 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11.

35 White-breasted Cormorant Phalacrocorax lucidus 2 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11.

36 Black-winged Kite Elanus caeruleus caeruleus 1 Rwimi 14.11 and 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11, 2 there 16.11.

37 African Harrier-Hawk Polyboroides typus typus 1 Nsangi 11.11, 1 Gwanika 12.11, 1 Kakabara 12.11, 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11, 2 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11, 2 Rubaare 19.11 and 1 Kasanje 20.11.

38 Palm-nut Vulture Gypohierax angolensis 1 Mubuku 14.11 and 8 Queen

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Elisabeth NP 15.11, 4 there 16.11.

39 European Honey Buzzard Pernis apivorus 1 Kibale National Forest 12.11.

40 Hooded Vulture Necrosyrtes monachus (EN) 2 Budo 11.11, 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11 and 1 Kasanje 20.11.

41 White-backed Vulture Gyps africanus (EN) 4 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

42 Rüppell's Vulture Gyps rueppelli rueppelli (EN) 20 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11 and 8 Lake Mburo NP 19.11, 28 there 20.11.

43 White-headed Vulture Trigonoceps occipitalis (VU) 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

44 Lappet-faced Vulture Torgos tracheliotos tracheliotos (VU) 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

45 Beaudouin's Snake Eagle Circaetus beaudouini (VU) 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11, 1 there 16.11.

46 Black-chested Snake Eagle Circaetus pectoralis 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 14.11 and 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11.

47 Brown Snake Eagle Circaetus cinereus 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

48 Bateleur Terathopius ecaudatus (NT) 3 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11, 3 there 16.11 and 1 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

49 Martial Eagle Polemaetus bellicosus (VU) 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11, 1 there 16.11 and 1 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

50 Long-crested Eagle Lophaetus occipitalis 1+1 Lungala 11.11, 1 Buloba 12.11, 1 Mityana 12.11, 3 Myanza 12.11, 1 Mubende 12.11, 1 Kakabara 12.11, 1 Mukunyu 12.11, 2 Kibale National Forest 12.11, 2

Kibale Forest NP 14.11, 1 Mubuku 14.11, 1 Kikorongo 14.11 and 3 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11.

51 Wahlberg's Eagle Hieraaetus wahlbergi 1 Mabamba Swamp 11.11, 1 Buloba 12.11, 1 Myanza 12.11, 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11, 2 there 16.11 and 1 Lake Mburo NP 19.11.

52 Tawny Eagle Aquila rapax belisarius 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11.

53 Cassin's Hawk-Eagle Aquila africana 2 Rubaare 19.11.

54 African Hawk-Eagle Aquila spilogaster 1 Kibale National Forest 12.11 and 1 Kibale Forest NP 13.11, 3 there 14.11.

55 Lizard Buzzard Kaupifalco monogrammicus meridionalis 2 Bujuko 12.11, 1 Myanza 12.11, 1 Kibale Forest NP 14.11, 1 Rwimi 14.11 and 1 Kasanje 20.11.

56 Gabar Goshawk Micronisus gabar aequatorius 1 Mityana 12.11.

57 Shikra Accipiter badius sphenurus 1 Mityana 12.11 and 1 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 18.11.

58 Little Sparrowhawk Accipiter minullus minullus 1 Matanga 20.11.

59 Western Marsh Harrier Circus aeruginosus aeruginosus 7 Mabamba Swamp 11.11 and 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11, 1 there 16.11.

60 African Marsh Harrier Circus ranivorus 1 Mabamba Swamp 11.11 and 1 Lake Mburo NP 19.11.

61 Pallid Harrier Circus macrourus (NT) 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11, 1 there 16.11.

62 Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

63 Yellow-billed Kite Milvus aegyptius parasitus 2 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11 and 20+200 Kampala 11.11.

64 African Fish Eagle Haliaeetus vocifer 1 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11, 10 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11 and 22 Lake Mburo NP 19.11.

65 Common Buzzard Buteo buteo vulpinus 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11, 2 there 16.11.

66 Mountain Buzzard Buteo oreophilus (NT) 1 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 18.11.

67 Augur Buzzard Buteo augur 1 Kihihi 16.11, 1 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 17.11, 1 there 18.11, 1 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 18.11 and 3 Bukinda 19.11.

68 Black-bellied Bustard Lissotis melanogaster melanogaster 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11 and 1 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

69 White-spotted Flufftail Sarothrura pulchra centralis 3 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 17.11.

70 African Finfoot Podica senegalensis senegalensis 2 Lake Mburo NP 19.11.

71 Black Crake Amaurornis flavirostra 8 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

72 African Swamphen Porphyrio madagascariensis 2 Kyazanga marsh 20.11.

73 Lesser Moorhen Paragallinula angulata 1 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11.

74 Red-knobbed Coot Fulica cristata 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

75 Grey Crowned Crane Balearica regulorum gibbericeps (EN) 2 Mpigi 11.11, 1 Buloba 12.11, 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11, 3 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 18.11, 2 Ndego

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19.11, 30 Karukara 19.11, 4 Bukinda 19.11 and 2 Lake Mburo NP 19.11, 4 there 20.11.

76 Common Buttonquail Turnix sylvaticus lepurana 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

77 Water Thick-knee Burhinus vermiculatus vermiculatus 4 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11 and 25 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

78 Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus 1 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11 and 15 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

79 Long-toed Lapwing Vanellus crassirostris crassirostris 17 Mabamba Swamp 11.11.

80 Spur-winged Lapwing Vanellus spinosus 1 Kampala 11.11, 5 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11 and 30+60 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

81 Senegal Lapwing Vanellus lugubris 8 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11 and 7 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

82 Crowned Lapwing Vanellus coronatus coronatus 8 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

83 African Wattled Lapwing Vanellus senegallus senegallus: 25 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11, 1 Rubaare 19.11 and 6 Lake Mburo NP 19.11. lateralis: 2 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11.

84 Brown-chested Lapwing Vanellus superciliosus 2 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

85 Common Ringed Plover Charadrius hiaticula tundrae 12 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

86 Kittlitz's Plover Charadrius pecuarius 16 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

87 Lesser Jacana Microparra capensis 4 Mabamba Swamp 11.11.

88 African Jacana Actophilornis africanus 35 Mabamba Swamp 11.11.

89 Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa limosa (NT) 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

90 Ruddy Turnstone Arenaria interpres interpres 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

91 Ruff Calidris pugnax 1 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11 and 4 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

92 Curlew Sandpiper Calidris ferruginea 8 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

93 Temminck's Stint Calidris temminckii 1 Mabamba Swamp 11.11 and 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

94 Sanderling Calidris alba alba 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

95 Little Stint Calidris minuta 8 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

96 Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos 12 Mabamba Swamp 11.11, 8 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11, 20 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11 and 5 Lake Mburo NP 19.11.

97 Green Sandpiper Tringa andropus 1 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

98 Marsh Sandpiper Tringa stagnatilis 12 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11 and 1 Lake Mburo NP 19.11.

99 Wood Sandpiper Tringa glareola 3 Mabamba Swamp 11.11, 10 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11 and 3 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

100 Common Greenshank Tringa nebularia 1 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11 and 10 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

101 Temminck's Courser Cursorius temminckii temminckii 3 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

102 Black-headed Gull Chroicocephalus ridibundus

3 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11 and 100 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

103 Grey-headed Gull Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus poiocephalus 10 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

104 Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11. heuglini: 35 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

105 Gull-billed Tern Gelandelidon nilotica nilotica 7 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11.

106 Whiskered Tern Chlidonias hybrida delalandii 75 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11 and 1500 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

107 White-winged Tern Chlidonias leucopterus 1000 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

108 Rock Dove Columba livia 1 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11.

109 Speckled Pigeon Columba guinea guinea 1 Kampala 11.11 and 50 Karukara 19.11.

110 Afep Pigeon Columba unicincta 1 Kibale Forest NP 13.11.

111 African Olive Pigeon Columba arquatrix 4 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 18.11.

112 Mourning Collared Dove Streptopelia decipiens logonensis 18 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

113 Red-eyed Dove Streptopelia semitorquata 1 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11, 3 Kampala 11.11, 1 Kibale National Forest 12.11 and 1 Bukinda 19.11.

114 Ring-necked Dove Streptopelia capicola tropica 20 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

115 Laughing Dove Spilopelia senegalensis senegalensis 1 Myanza 12.11, 1 Gwanika

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12.11 and 3 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11.

116 Emerald-spotted Wood Dove Turtur chalcospilos 3 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

117 Blue-spotted Wood Dove Turtur afer 1 Kibale Forest NP 13.11, 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 14.11 and 4 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11, 4 there 16.11.

118 Tambourine Dove Turtur tympanistria 1 Kibale National Forest 12.11 and 4 Kibale Forest NP 13.11.

119 African Green Pigeon Treron calvus gibberifrons 3 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11, 1 Kampala 11.11, 1 Bujuko 12.11 and 15 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11.

120 Great Blue Turaco Corythaeola cristata 1 Nsangi 11.11, 2 Lungala 11.11, 8 Mpigi 11.11, 1 Kabalagala 12.11, 7 Kibale National Forest 12.11 and 7 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11.

121 Black-billed Turaco Tauraco schuettii emini 2 Kibale Forest NP 13.11 and 2 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 18.11.

122 Ross's Turaco Musophaga rossae 2 Buloba 12.11 and 1 Itojo 19.11.

123 Bare-faced Go-away-bird Corythaixoides personatus leopoldi 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11 and 1 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

124 Eastern Plantain-eater Crinifer zonurus 3 Kampala 11.11 and 2 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11.

125 Blue-headed Coucal Centropus monachus fischeri 3 Lungala 11.11.

126 White-browed Coucal Centropus superciliosus superciliosus: 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 14.11.

loandae: 10 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

127 Blue Malkoha Ceuthmandares aereus aereus 1 Kibale Forest NP 13.11 and 1 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11.

128 Levaillant's Cuckoo Clamator levaillantii 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11.

129 Jacobin Cuckoo Clamator jacobinus pica 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 14.11 and 1 Lake Mburo NP 19.11.

130 Diederik Cuckoo Chrysococcyx caprius 4 Queen Elisabeth NP 14.11 and 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11, 1 there 16.11.

131 Klaas's Cuckoo Chrysococcyx klaas 1 Lake Mburo NP 19.11.

132 African Emerald Cuckoo Chrysococcyx cupreus 1 Kibale National Forest 12.11.

133 Black Cuckoo Cuculus clamosus gabonensis 1 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 17.11.

134 Red-chested Cuckoo Cuculus solitarius 3 Kibale National Forest 12.11 and 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 14.11.

135 African Cuckoo Cuculus gularis 1 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 17.11 and 1 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

136 Western Barn Owl Tyto alba poensis 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

137 Spotted Eagle-Owl Bubo africanus africanus 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

138 Verreaux's Eagle-Owl Bubo lacteus 1 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

139 Black-shouldered Nightjar Caprimulgus

nigriscapularis 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

140 Ruwenzori Nightjar Caprimulgus ruwenzorii ruwenzorii 3 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 18.11.

141 Swamp Nightjar Caprimulgus natalensis natalensis 3 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

142 Scarce Swift Schoutedenapus myoptilus chapini 2 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11.

143 Mottled Spinetail Telacanthura ussheri sharpei 1 Kibale Forest NP 14.11.

144 African Palm Swift Cypsiurus parvus myandrous 1 Bulaga 12.11, 10 Buloba 12.11 and 10 Kibale National Forest 12.11.

145 Alpine Swift Tachymarptis melba africanus 1 Kyenjojo 12.11, 3 Mukunyu 12.11 and 10 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

146 Mottled Swift Tachymarptis aequatorialis aequatorialis 1 Mukunyu 12.11 and 2 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 18.11.

147 Common Swift Apus apus apus 1 Kibale National Forest 12.11 and 5 Rubaare 19.11.

148 African Black Swift Apus barbatus roehli 4 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 18.11.

149 Little Swift Apus affinis aerobates 15 Speke resort Hotel 12.11, 80 Queen Elisabeth NP 14.11, 100 Rubaare 19.11 and 25 Equator Kayabwe 20.11.

150 Horus Swift Apus horus horus 20 Katonga river 20.11.

151 White-rumped Swift Apus caffer 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11 and 5 Lake Mburo NP 19.11.

152 Speckled Mousebird Colius striatus jebelensis

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1 Nsangi 11.11 and 1 Kibale National Forest 12.11.

153 Blue-naped Mousebird Urocolius macrourus griseogularis 10 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11 and 5 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

154 Narina Trogon Apaloderma narina narina 2 Kibale Forest NP 13.11.

155 Lilac-breasted Roller Coracias caudatus caudatus 2 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

156 European Roller Coracias garrulus garrulus (NT) 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

157 Blue-throated Roller Eurystomus gularis neglectus 1 Kibale National Forest 12.11.

158 Broad-billed Roller Eurystomus glaucurus suahelicus 3 Nsangi 11.11, 2 Bulaga 12.11 and 1 Lake Mburo NP 19.11.

159 Grey-headed Kingfisher Halcyon leucocephala leucocephala 1 Rwimi 14.11, 1 Kikorongo 14.11 and 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

160 Striped Kingfisher Halcyon chelicuti chelicuti 1 Myanza 12.11, 1 Kyenjojo 12.11, 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11 and 12 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

161 Blue-breasted Kingfisher Halcyon malimbica malimbica 4 Kibale Forest NP 13.11.

162 Woodland Kingfisher Halcyon senegalensis senegalensis: 2 Kampala 11.11, 1 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11 and 7 Lake Mburo NP 19.11. cyanoleuca: 1 Kabalagala 12.11 and 2 Kibale Forest NP 14.11.

163 African Pygmy Kingfisher Ispidina picta ferrugina 3 Kibale Forest NP 14.11 and

2 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 18.11.

164 Malachite Kingfisher Corythornis cristatus cristatus 8 Mabamba Swamp 11.11, 7 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11 and 20 Lake Mburo NP 19.11.

165 Shining-blue Kingfisher Alcedo quadribrachys guentheri 1 Kibale Forest NP 14.11.

166 Giant Kingfisher Megaceryle maxima maxima 1 Lake Mburo NP 19.11.

167 Pied Kingfisher Ceryle rudis rudis 1 Mabamba Swamp 11.11, 26 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11 and 250 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

168 Black Bee-eater Merops gularis australis 5 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11.

169 Little Bee-eater Merops pusillus ocularis 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11 and 5 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

170 Blue-breasted Bee-eater Merops variegatus loringi 9 Mabamba Swamp 11.11.

171 Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater Merops oreobates 1 Kibale National Forest 12.11, 2 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 16.11 and 1 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11.

172 White-throated Bee-eater Merops albicollis 4 Bujuko 12.11, 2 Kibale Forest NP 14.11 and 35 Rubaare 19.11.

173 Blue-cheeked Bee-eater Merops persicus persicus 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

174 European Bee-eater Merops apiaster 30 Mityana 12.11 and 1 Kibale Forest NP 14.11.

175 White-headed Wood Hoopoe Phoeniculus bollei jacksoni

3 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 18.11.

176 Green Wood Hoopoe Phoeniculus purpureus marwitzi 4 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

177 Common Scimitarbill Rhinopomastus cyanomelas schalowi 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11 and 1 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

178 Crowned Hornbill Lophoceros alboterminatus 2+1 Buloba 12.11.

179 African Grey Hornbill Lophoceros nasutus nasutus 4 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

180 Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill Bycanistes subcylindricus subquadratus 1 Lungala 11.11, 3 Mpigi 11.11, 1 Buloba 12.11 and 2 Kibale Forest NP 13.11, 8 there 14.11.

181 Grey-throated Barbet Gymnobucco bonapartei cinereiceps 1 Kibale National Forest 12.11, 2 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11 and 2 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 18.11.

182 Speckled Tinkerbird Pogoniulus scolopaceus flavisquamatus 1 Kibale National Forest 12.11, 1 Kibale Forest NP 14.11 and 2 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 17.11.

183 Red-rumped Tinkerbird Pogoniulus atroflavus 1 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 18.11.

184 Yellow-throated Tinkerbird Pogoniulus subsulphureus flavimentum 2 Kibale National Forest 12.11 and 1 Kibale Forest NP 13.11, 1 there 14.11.

185 Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird Pogoniulus bilineatus leucolaimus: 2 Kibale National Forest 12.11 and 2 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 17.11. jacksoni: 1 Kibale Forest NP 13.11.

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186 Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird Pogoniulus chrysoconus chrysoconus 3 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11 and 1 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 17.11.

187 Yellow-spotted Barbet Buccanodon duchaillui 5 Kibale National Forest 12.11 and 1 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11.

188 Hairy-breasted Barbet Tricholaema hirsuta ansorgii 2 Kibale National Forest 12.11 and 1 Kibale Forest NP 13.11, 1 there 14.11.

189 Spot-flanked Barbet Tricholaema lacrymosa lacrymosa 4 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

190 Double-toothed Barbet Lybius bidentatus aequatorialis 2 Kibale Forest NP 14.11 and 3 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11.

191 Yellow-billed Barbet Trachyphonus purpuratus elgonensis 1 Kibale National Forest 12.11, 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11 and 1 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11.

192 Crested Barbet Trachyphonus vaillantii suahelicus 1 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

193 Brown-backed Honeybird Prodotiscus regulus regulus 1 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

194 Dwarf Honeyguide Indicator pumilio (NT) 1 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11.

195 Lesser Honeyguide Indicator minor teitensis 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11 and 1 Rubaare 19.11.

196 Greater Honeyguide Indicator indicator 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11 and 1 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

197 Nubian Woodpecker Campethera

nubica nubica 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11.

198 Tullberg's Woodpecker Campethera tullbergi taeniolaema 1 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11 and 1 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 18.11.

199 Brown-eared Woodpecker Campethera caroli caroli 1 Kibale Forest NP 14.11.

200 Bearded Woodpecker Chloropicus namaquus namaquus 1 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

201 Speckle-breasted Woodpecker Dendropicos poecilolaemus 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

202 Cardinal Woodpecker Dendropicos fuscescens lepidus 1 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 17.11.

203 Elliot's Woodpecker Dendropicos elliotii elliotii 1 Kibale Forest NP 13.11.

204 African Grey Woodpecker Dendropicos goertae centralis 1 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

205 Common Kestrel Falco tinnunculus rufescens 1 Mityana 12.11, 1 Mubuku 14.11, 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 14.11 and 1 Itojo 19.11.

206 Grey Kestrel Falco ardosiaceus 2 Lungala 11.11, 1 Myanza 12.11, 1 Spektakulära resorten Hotel 12.11, 2 Kibale National Forest 12.11 and 1 Equator Kayabwe 20.11.

207 Eurasian Hobby Falco subbuteo subbuteo 1 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11, 1 Mubuku 14.11 and 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 14.11.

208 African Hobby Falco cuvierii 2 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11 and 1 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 18.11.

209 Grey Parrot Psittacus erithacus (VU) 2 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11, 2

Buloba 12.11, 2 Kibale National Forest 12.11 and 2 Kibale Forest NP 14.11.

210 Meyer's Parrot Poicephalus meyeri saturatus 1 Kibale Forest NP 14.11 and 10 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

211 Red-headed Lovebird Agapornis pullarius ugandae 4 Lake Mburo NP 19.11, 1 there 20.11.

212 African Broadbill Smithornis capensis meinertzhageni 1 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 17.11.

213 Green-breasted Pitta Pitta reichenowi 3 Kibale Forest NP 13.11.

214 African Shrike-flycatcher Megabyas flammulatus aequatorialis 1 Kibale National Forest 12.11 and 2 Kibale Forest NP 13.11.

215 Black-and-white Shrike-flycatcher Bias musicus musicus 2 Kibale National Forest 12.11.

216 Chinspot Batis Batis molitor puella 1 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11 and 2 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 18.11.

217 Chestnut Wattle-eye Platysteira castanea 1♂ Kibale Forest NP 13.11.

218 Brown-throated Wattle-eye Platysteira cyanea nyansae 1 Kibale Forest NP 14.11, 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11 and 1 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 16.11, 1 there 17.11.

219 Bocage's Bushshrike Chlorophoneus bocagei jacksoni 2+1 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11.

220 Orange-breasted Bushshrike Chlorophoneus sulfureopectus sulfureopectus: 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11 and 1 Lake Mburo NP 19.11, 3 there 20.11.

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similis: 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

221 Doherty's Bushshrike Telophorus dohertyi 1 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 19.11.

222 Marsh Tchagra Bocagia minuta minuta 1 Kibale Forest NP 14.11 and 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11.

223 Brown-crowned Tchagra Tchagra australis emini 3 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11.

224 Black-crowned Tchagra Tchagra senegalus armenus 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

225 Pink-footed Puffback Dryoscopus angolensis nandensis 3 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11.

226 Northern Puffback Dryoscopus gambensis malzacii 1 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 18.11.

227 Mountain Sooty Boubou Laniarius poensis holomelas 1 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11 and 1 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 18.11.

228 Lühder's Bushshrike Laniarius luehderi 1 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 17.11 and 1 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11.

229 Tropical Boubou Laniarius major major 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11.

230 Papyrus Gonolek Laniarius mufumbiri (NT) 4 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11.

231 Black-headed Gonolek Laniarius erythrogaster 5 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11, 1 there 16.11.

232 Grey Cuckooshrike Coracina caesia pura 1 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 18.11.

233 Black Cuckooshrike Campephaga flava 3 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

234 Red-shouldered Cuckooshrike Campephaga phoenicea 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11 and 1 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

235 Petit's Cuckooshrike Campephaga petiti 2 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 17.11 and 1 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11.

236 Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio 1 Spektakulära resorten Hotel 12.11, 3 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11 and 2 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

237 Mackinnon's Shrike Lanius mackinnoni 4 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 18.11.

238 Lesser Grey Shrike Lanius minor 1 Kampala 11.11.

239 Grey-backed Fiscal Lanius excubitoroides 2 Spektakulära resorten Hotel 12.11, 1 Rwimi 14.11, 2 Mubuku 14.11, 12 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11 and 2 Lake Mburo NP 19.11. boehmi: 1 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11.

240 Northern Fiscal Lanius humeralis 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 14.11, 5 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11, 5 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 18.11 and 3 Bukinda 19.11. humeralis: 2 Kyegegwa 12.11.

241 Western Oriole Oriolus brachyrynchus laetior 13 Kibale Forest NP 13.11.

242 Mountain Oriole Oriolus percivali 1 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 16.11, 1 there 17.11.

243 Black-headed Oriole Oriolus larvatus rolleti 2 Buloba 12.11 and 1 Kyazanga marsh 20.11.

244 Fork-tailed Drongo Dicrurus adsimilis fugax 1 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11

and 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11.

245 Velvet-mantled Drongo Dicrurus modestus coracinus 2 Kibale Forest NP 13.11.

246 Red-bellied Paradise Flycatcher Terpsiphone rufiventer emini 1 Kibale Forest NP 13.11.

247 African Paradise Flycatcher Terpsiphone viridis restricta 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11.

248 Pied Crow Corvus albus 3 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11 and 100 Kampala 11.11.

249 White-necked Raven Corvus albicollis 1 Mityana 12.11.

250 African Blue Flycatcher Elminia longicauda teresita 1 Kibale Forest NP 14.11.

251 White-tailed Blue Flycatcher Elminia albicauda 2 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 17.11 and 1 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 18.11.

252 White-winged Black Tit Melaniparus leucomelas insignis 1 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

253 Dusky Tit Melaniparus funereus funereus 7 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11.

254 Grey Penduline Tit Anthoscopus caroli roccatii 1 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

255 Western Nicator Nicator chloris 2 Kibale National Forest 12.11.

256 Rufous-naped Lark Mirafra africana ruwenzoria 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

257 Flappet Lark Mirafra rufocinnamomea torrida 4 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

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258 White-tailed Lark Mirafra albicauda 3 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

259 Common Bulbul Pycnonotus barbatus gabonensis 10 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11.

260 Dark-capped Bulbul Pycnonotus tricolor tricolor 1 Kampala 11.11 and 10 Kibale Forest NP 14.11.

261 Kakamega Greenbul Arizelocichla kakamegae kakamegae 2 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11.

262 Mountain Greenbul Arizelocichla nigriceps nigriceps 3 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11 and 1 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 18.11.

263 Slender-billed Greenbul Stelgidillas gracilirostris gracilirostris 1 Kibale National Forest 12.11 and 1 Kibale Forest NP 14.11.

264 Little Greenbul Eurillas virens virens 3 Kibale National Forest 12.11 and 2 Kibale Forest NP 13.11, 3 there 14.11.

265 Ansorge's Greenbul Eurillas ansorgei ansorgei 1 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11.

266 Plain Greenbul Eurillas curvirostris curvirostris 2 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 17.11.

267 Yellow-whiskered Greenbul Eurillas latirostris latirostris 3 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 18.11.

268 Honeyguide Greenbul Baeopogon indicator indicator 1+2 Kibale National Forest 12.11 and 1 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 17.11.

269 Joyful Greenbul Chlorocichla laetissima laetissima 3 Kibale Forest NP 14.11.

270 Yellow-throated Leaflove Atimastillas

flavicollis flavigula 1 Lake Mburo NP 19.11.

271 Toro Olive Greenbul Phyllastrephus hypandloris 1 Kibale Forest NP 13.11 and 1 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11.

272 White-throated Greenbul Phyllastrephus albigularis albigularis 1 Kibale Forest NP 13.11.

273 Red-tailed Bristlebill Bleda syndactylus woosnami 2 Kibale National Forest 12.11 and 1 Kibale Forest NP 13.11.

274 Red-tailed Greenbul Criniger calurus emini 1+1 Kibale Forest NP 13.11 and 1 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11.

275 White-headed Saw-wing Psalidoprocne albiceps albiceps 2 Gwanika 12.11 and 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11.

276 Black Saw-wing Psalidoprocne pristoptera ruwenzori 2 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 17.11 and 1 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11.

277 Grey-rumped Swallow Pseudhirundo griseopyga griseopyga 4 Mabamba Swamp 11.11.

278 Sand Martin Riparia riparia riparia 250 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11 and 2 Equator Kayabwe 20.11.

279 Banded Martin Riparia cincta suahelica 5 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

280 Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica rustica 15 Mpigi 11.11 and 100 Mityana 12.11.

281 Angolan Swallow Hirundo angolensis 25 Buloba 12.11.

282 Wire-tailed Swallow Hirundo smithii smithii 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

283 Rock Martin Ptyonoprogne fuligula rufigula

1 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 16.11.

284 Lesser Striped Swallow Cecropis abyssinica 5 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 18.11. unitatis: 1 Gwanika 12.11 and 10 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11.

285 Red-breasted Swallow Cecropis semirufa gordoni 1 Kyazanga marsh 20.11.

286 Mosque Swallow Cecropis senegalensis saturatior 2 Buloba 12.11 and 1 Gwanika 12.11.

287 Red-rumped Swallow Cecropis daurica emini 2 Rubaare 19.11.

288 Moustached Grass Warbler Melocichla mentalis amauroura 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 14.11 and 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11.

289 Green Crombec Sylvietta virens baraka 1 Kibale Forest NP 14.11.

290 White-browed Crombec Sylvietta leucophrys leucophrys 1 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 17.11.

291 Grauer's Warbler Graueria vittata 2 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 19.11.

292 Green Hylia Hylia prasina prasina 2 Kibale Forest NP 13.11, 1 there 14.11 and 1 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 17.11.

293 Red-faced Woodland Warbler Phylloscopus laetus laetus 1 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 18.11.

294 Willow Warbler Phylloscopus trandilus acredula: 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11 and 1 Lake Mburo NP 20.11. yakutensis: 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 14.11.

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295 Greater Swamp Warbler Acrocephalus rufescens ansorgei 1 Mabamba Swamp 11.11.

296 Lesser Swamp Warbler Acrocephalus gracilirostris jacksoni 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11, 1 there 16.11.

297 African Reed Warbler Acrocephalus baeticatus cinnamomeus 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11.

298 Mountain Yellow Warbler Iduna similis 2 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 18.11.

299 Eastern Olivaceous Warbler Iduna pallida elaeica 1 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11 and 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 14.11.

300 White-winged Swamp Warbler Bradypterus carpalis 1 Buloba 12.11.

301 Red-faced Cisticola Cisticola erythrops sylvia 1 Lungala 11.11 and 2 Buloba 12.11.

302 Trilling Cisticola Cisticola woosnami woosnami 5 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11 and 1 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

303 Chubb's Cisticola Cisticola chubbi chubbi 3 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 18.11 and 1 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 19.11.

304 Winding Cisticola Cisticola marginatus marginatus 5 Mabamba Swamp 11.11.

305 Stout Cisticola Cisticola robustus nuchalis 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11.

306 Croaking Cisticola Cisticola natalensis strangei 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11, 2 there 16.11.

307 Short-winged Cisticola Cisticola brachypterus hypoxanthus 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11.

308 Long-tailed Cisticola Cisticola

angusticauda 1 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

309 Zitting Cisticola Cisticola juncidis uropygialis 1 Budo 11.11 and 16 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

310 Tawny-flanked Prinia Prinia subflava melanorhyncha 2 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11, 2 Kibale Forest NP 14.11 and 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 14.11.

311 Banded Prinia Prinia bairdii bairdii 1 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11.

312 White-chinned Prinia Schistolais leucopogon reichenowi 2 Kibale Forest NP 14.11 and 1 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11.

313 Ruwenzori Apalis Oreolais ruwenzorii 3 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 18.11.

314 Buff-bellied Warbler Phyllolais pulchella 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11.

315 Mountain Masked Apalis Apalis personata personata 1 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 19.11.

316 Black-throated Apalis Apalis jacksoni jacksoni 2 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11.

317 Chestnut-throated Apalis Apalis porphyrolaema 1 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 17.11 and 1 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 18.11.

318 Buff-throated Apalis Apalis rufogularis kigezi 2 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 17.11 and 1 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11.

319 Grey Apalis Apalis cinerea cinerea 2 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11.

320 Grey-capped Warbler Eminia lepida 1 Kibale Forest NP 14.11, 1 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 18.11 and 1 Rubaare 19.11.

321 Grey-backed Camaroptera Camaroptera brevicaudata brevicaudata 2 Kibale National Forest 12.11 and 1 Kibale Forest NP 14.11.

322 Olive-green Camaroptera Camaroptera chloronota toroensis 1 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11.

323 Black-faced Rufous Warbler Bathmocercus rufus vulpinus 1 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 17.11 and 1 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11.

324 Brown Illadopsis Illadopsis fulvescens ugandae 1 Kibale Forest NP 14.11.

325 Mountain Illadopsis Illadopsis pyrrhoptera pyrrhoptera 1 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 19.11.

326 Black-lored Babbler Turdoides sharpei sharpei 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

327 Arrow-marked Babbler Turdoides jardineii emini 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11, 8 there 16.11.

328 Ruwenzori Hill Babbler Pseudoalcippe atriceps 1 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 18.11.

329 African Yellow White-eye Zosterops senegalensis senegalensis: 10 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 16.11. toroensis: 1 Kibale Forest NP 14.11.

330 Purple-headed Starling Hylopsar purpureiceps 25 Kibale Forest NP 13.11.

331 Greater Blue-eared Starling Lamprotornis chalybaeus cyaniventris 1 Lake Mburo NP 19.11.

332 Splendid Starling Lamprotornis splendidus splendidus 25 Kampala 11.11 and 1

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Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11.

333 Rüppell's Starling Lamprotornis purpuroptera purpuroptera 1 Kampala 11.11, 1 Kabalagala 12.11 and 5 Kikorongo 14.11.

334 Violet-backed Starling Cinnyricinclus leucogaster leucogaster 3 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11.

335 Waller's Starling Onychognathus walleri elgonensis 15 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11.

336 Narrow-tailed Starling Poeoptera lugubris 2+1 Kibale National Forest 12.11 and 2 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 18.11.

337 Yellow-billed Oxpecker Buphagus africanus africanus 2+15 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11 and 5 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

338 Red-tailed Ant Thrush Neocossyphus rufus gabunensis 1 Kibale National Forest 12.11.

339 White-tailed Ant Thrush Neocossyphus poensis praepectoralis 1 Kibale Forest NP 13.11, 2 there 14.11.

340 Fraser's Rufous Thrush Stizorhina fraseri vulpina 1 Kibale National Forest 12.11 and 2+1 Kibale Forest NP 13.11.

341 African Thrush Turdus pelios centralis 1+3 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11, 2 Kampala 11.11, 1 Kibale Forest NP 14.11 and 1 Ndego 19.11.

342 Forest Scrub Robin Cercotrichas leucosticta collsi 1 Kibale Forest NP 14.11.

343 Grey-throated Tit-Flycatcher Myioparus

griseigularis griseigularis 2 Kibale Forest NP 13.11.

344 White-eyed Slaty Flycatcher Melaenornis fischeri toruensis 1 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 16.11 and 1 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 18.11.

345 Northern Black Flycatcher Melaenornis edolioides lugubris 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11, 2 there 16.11.

346 Pale Flycatcher Melaenornis pallidus parvus 3 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

347 Swamp Flycatcher Muscicapa aquatica infulata 1 Mabamba Swamp 11.11, 1 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11 and 2 Rubaare 19.11.

348 Cassin's Flycatcher Muscicapa cassini 2 Kibale National Forest 12.11.

349 African Dusky Flycatcher Muscicapa adusta pumila 2 Kibale Forest NP 14.11.

350 Sooty Flycatcher Muscicapa infuscata minuscula 1 Kibale National Forest 12.11.

351 Archer's Ground Robin Cossypha archeri archeri 1 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 18.11.

352 Blue-shouldered Robin-Chat Cossypha cyanocampter bartteloti 1 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 17.11.

353 White-browed Robin-Chat Cossypha heuglini heuglini 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 14.11 and 12 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

354 Red-capped Robin-Chat Cossypha natalensis intensa 1 Kibale Forest NP 13.11.

355 Snowy-crowned Robin-Chat Cossypha

niveicapilla melanonota 2 Kibale Forest NP 14.11.

356 White-starred Robin Pogonocichla stellata ruwenzorii 1 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 18.11.

357 Whinchat Saxicola rubetra 5 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

358 African Stonechat Saxicola torquatus axillaris 1 Kibale National Forest 12.11, 2 Ndego 19.11 and 1 Karukara 19.11.

359 Sooty Chat Myrmecocichla nigra 2♀♀ Kyenjojo 12.11 and 3 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11.

360 Isabelline Wheatear Oenanthe isabellina 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

361 Grey-headed Sunbird Deleornis axillaris 1 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11.

362 Little Green Sunbird Anthreptes seimundi minor 1 Kibale National Forest 12.11 and 1+1 Kibale Forest NP 14.11.

363 Collared Sunbird Hedydipna collaris garguensis 1 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 17.11.

364 Green-headed Sunbird Cyanomitra verticalis viridisplendens 2+1 Kibale Forest NP 14.11 and 1 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 17.11.

365 Blue-throated Brown Sunbird Cyanomitra cyanolaema octaviae 2 Kibale National Forest 12.11 and 3 Kibale Forest NP 13.11.

366 Olive Sunbird Cyanomitra olivacea ragazzii 1 Kibale Forest NP 13.11.

367 Green-throated Sunbird Chalcomitra rubescens rubescens 3 Kibale Forest NP 14.11.

368 Scarlet-chested Sunbird Chalcomitra

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senegalensis lamperti 1♂ Mityana 12.11, 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 14.11 and 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

369 Bronzy Sunbird Nectarinia kilimensis kilimensis 1 Kibale Forest NP 14.11 and 3 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 16.11 and 2 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 18.11.

370 Olive-bellied Sunbird Cinnyris chloropygius orphogaster 2 Kibale Forest NP 14.11.

371 Northern Double-collared Sunbird Cinnyris reichenowi reichenowi 3 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 16.11, 3 there 17.11.

372 Regal Sunbird Cinnyris regius regius 2 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 19.11.

373 Marico Sunbird Cinnyris mariquensis osiris 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

374 Red-chested Sunbird Cinnyris erythrocercus 4 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11.

375 Variable Sunbird Cinnyris venustus igneiventris 1 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11, 1♀ Buloba 12.11, 1 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 16.11 and 3 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 18.11.

376 Copper Sunbird Cinnyris cupreus cupreus 2 Kibale Forest NP 14.11 and 3 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

377 House Sparrow Passer domesticus indicus 10 Lake Mburo NP 19.11.

378 Northern Grey-headed Sparrow Passer griseus ugandae 1 Lungala 11.11, 1 Mabamba Swamp 11.11 and 1 Kabalagala 12.11.

379 Thick-billed Weaver Amblyospiza albifrons montana 1 Kibale National Forest 12.11 and 1 Kibale Forest NP 13.11.

380 Baglafecht Weaver Ploceus baglafecht stuhlmanni

1 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 16.11.

381 Slender-billed Weaver Ploceus pelzelni pelzelni 10 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11 and 2 Rubaare 19.11.

382 Little Weaver Ploceus luteolus kavirondensis 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11, 1 there 16.11.

383 Spectacled Weaver Ploceus ocularis crocatus 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11 and 1 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 18.11.

384 Black-necked Weaver Ploceus nigricollis nigricollis 3 Kibale Forest NP 14.11 and 1 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 16.11, 1 there 17.11.

385 Strange Weaver Ploceus alienus 2 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 18.11.

386 Black-billed Weaver Ploceus melanogaster stephanophorus 1 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 17.11.

387 Holub's Golden Weaver Ploceus xanthops 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11, 1 there 16.11, 2 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 18.11 and 1 Rubaare 19.11.

388 Northern Brown-throated Weaver Ploceus castanops 4 Kibale National Forest 12.11.

389 Lesser Masked Weaver Ploceus intermedius intermedius 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

390 Village Weaver Ploceus cucullatus bohndorffi: 25 Queen Elisabeth NP 14.11. graueri: 75 Mabamba Swamp 11.11 and 25 Bujuko 12.11.

391 Vieillot's Black Weaver Ploceus nigerrimus nigerrimus 2+1 Mabamba Swamp 11.11 and 4 Kibale Forest NP 14.11.

392 Black-headed Weaver Ploceus

melanocephalus dimidiatus: 1 Kampala 11.11 and 20 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11. fischeri: 6 Kibale National Forest 12.11.

393 Brown-capped Weaver Ploceus insignis 3 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11.

394 Red-headed Malimbe Malimbus rubricollis rubricollis 2 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11.

395 Red-bellied Malimbe Malimbus erythrogaster 1 Kibale National Forest 12.11.

396 Red-headed Weaver Anaplectes rubriceps leuconotos 1 Lake Mburo NP 19.11.

397 Cardinal Quelea Quelea cardinalis cardinalis 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11.

398 Red-billed Quelea Quelea quelea aethiopica 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 14.11 and 4 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11, 306 there 16.11.

399 Black Bishop Euplectes gierowii ansorgei 1 Myanza 12.11.

400 Black-winged Red Bishop Euplectes hordeaceus craspedopterus 2 Mukunyu 12.11 and 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

401 Southern Red Bishop Euplectes orix 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

402 Yellow Bishop Euplectes capensis crassirostris 1 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 17.11, 2 there 18.11 and 1 Ndego 19.11.

403 Fan-tailed Widowbird Euplectes axillaris phoeniceus 1 Mabamba Swamp 11.11, 2 Gwanika 12.11 and 1 Rwimi 14.11.

404 White-winged Widowbird Euplectes albonotatus eques

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1 Queen Elisabeth NP 14.11 and 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11, 35 there 16.11.

405 Red-collared Widowbird Euplectes ardens ardens 10 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11.

406 White-breasted Nigrita Nigrita fusconotus fusconotus 4 Kibale National Forest 12.11 and 1 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 17.11.

407 Grey-headed Nigrita Nigrita canicapillus schistaceus 1 Kibale National Forest 12.11 and 1 Kibale Forest NP 14.11.

408 Green-winged Pytilia Pytilia melba belli 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

409 Red-headed Bluebill Spermophaga ruficapilla ruficapilla 1 Kibale National Forest 12.11 and 2 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 17.11.

410 Red-billed Firefinch Lagonosticta senegala ruberrima 10 Mabamba Swamp 11.11, 1 Bujuko 12.11 and 5 Kibale Forest NP 14.11.

411 African Firefinch Lagonosticta rubricata congica 10 Mabamba Swamp 11.11 and 1 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 18.11.

412 Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu Uraeginthus bengalus bengalus 5 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

413 Crimson-rumped Waxbill Estrilda rhodopyga centralis 5+2 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11.

414 Common Waxbill Estrilda astrild adesma 1 Spektakulära resorten Hotel 12.11 and 3 Kibale Forest NP 14.11.

415 Black-crowned Waxbill Estrilda nonnula nonnula 1 Gwanika 12.11 and 7 Kibale Forest NP 14.11.

416 Black-headed Waxbill Estrilda atricapilla marungensis 1 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 18.11, 1 there 19.11.

417 Black-faced Waxbill Estrilda erythronotos delamerei 2 Lake Mburo NP 19.11.

418 Quailfinch Ortygospiza atricollis ugandae 5 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

419 Bronze Mannikin Lonchura cucullata cucullata 2 Bulaga 12.11, 3 Buloba 12.11 and 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 14.11.

420 Black-and-white Mannikin Lonchura bicolor poensis 4 Kasanje 11.11.

421 Village Indigobird Vidua chalybeata centralis 1 Gwanika 12.11 and 1 Kibale National Forest 12.11.

422 Pin-tailed Whydah Vidua macroura 1 Mabamba Swamp 11.11, 4 Kibale Forest NP 14.11 and 50 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

423 Western Yellow Wagtail Motacilla flava flava 30 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

424 Cape Wagtail Motacilla capensis wellsi 2 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11 and 5 Lake Mburo NP 19.11.

425 Mountain Wagtail Motacilla clara torrentium 2 Kibale National Forest 12.11.

426 White Wagtail Motacilla alba alba 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11.

427 African Pied Wagtail Motacilla aguimp 1 Mabamba Swamp 11.11. vidua: 1 Mpigi 11.11, 2 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11, 3 Kibale National Forest 12.11 and 4 Kibale Forest NP 14.11.

428 Yellow-throated Longclaw Macronyx croceus croceus 22 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

429 African Pipit Anthus cinnamomeus lichenya 4 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

430 Plain-backed Pipit Anthus leucophrys zenkeri 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

431 Western Citril Crithagra frontalis 1 Bujuko 12.11.

432 Yellow-fronted Canary Crithagra mozambica barbata 1 Mukunyu 12.11 and 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11, 1 there 16.11.

433 Brimstone Canary Crithagra sulphurata sharpii 2 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 18.11.

434 Thick-billed Seedeater Crithagra burtoni kilimensis 1 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11.

435 Streaky Seedeater Crithagra striolata graueri 1 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 18.11 and 3 Ndego 19.11.

436 Yellow-crowned Canary Serinus flavivertex flavivertex 1 Ndego 19.11.

437 Golden-breasted Bunting Emberiza flaviventris kalaharica 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

Mammals 1 African Elephant Loxodonta

africana 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 14.11 and 16 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11, 10 there 16.11.

2 Red-tailed Monkey Cercopithecus ascanius 14 Kibale Forest NP 13.11, 1 there 14.11 and 5 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 17.11. schmidti: 14 Kibale Forest NP 13.11.

3 L'Hoest's Monkey Cercopithecus lhoesti 1 Kibale Forest NP 14.11, 4 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11 and 1 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 19.11.

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4 Blue Monkey Cercopithecus mitis 2 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 17.11 and 1 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 18.11, 2 there 19.11. doggetti: 2 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 17.11 and 1 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 18.11.

5 Vervet Chlorocebus pygerythrus 1 Nsangi 11.11, 2 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11, 6 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11 and 4 Lake Mburo NP 19.11.

6 Guereza Colobus guereza 3 Mubende 12.11, 7 Kibale Forest NP 13.11, 6 there 14.11 and 7 Bwindi Forest -The Neck 18.11.

7 Grey-cheeked Mangabey Lophocebus albigena 5 Kibale Forest NP 13.11.

8 Ugandan grey-cheeked mangabey Lophocebus ugandae Endemisk 5 Kibale Forest NP 13.11.

9 Olive Baboon Papio anubis 53 Kibale National Forest 12.11, 5 Kibale Forest NP 14.11, 25 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11 and 10 Lake Mburo NP 19.11, 23 there 20.11.

10 Eastern Red Colobus Procolobus rufomitratus tephrosceles 2 Kibale National Forest 12.11 and 3 Kibale Forest NP 13.11, 4 there 14.11.

11 Eastern gorilla Gorilla beringei beringei 16 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 17.11.

12 Chimpanzee Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii 15 Kibale Forest NP 13.11.

13 Red-legged Sun Squirrel Heliosciurus rufobrachium 1 Kibale Forest NP 14.11.

14 Boehm's Bush Squirrel Paraxerus boehmi 1 Bwindi Forest - Buhoma 17.11.

15 Striped Ground Squirrel Xerus erythropus 1 Mabamba Swamp 11.11 and 2 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

16 Serval Leptailurus serval 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

17 Lion Panthera leo leo 5 Queen Elisabeth NP 16.11.

18 Leopard Panthera pardus pardus 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

19 Common Dwarf Mongoose Helogale parvula 1 Lake Mburo NP 19.11.

20 Banded Mongoose Mungos mungo 10 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

21 African Civet Civettictis civetta 2 Bwindi Forest - Ruhija 18.11.

22 Plains Zebra Equus quagga 8 Lake Mburo NP 19.11, 250 there 20.11.

23 Forest Hog Hylandoerus meinertzhageni 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

24 Common Warthog Phacandoerus africanus 20 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11 and 10 Lake Mburo NP 19.11.

25 Hippopotamus Hippopotamus amphibius amphibius 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11 and 100 Lake Mburo NP 19.11.

26 Impala Aepyceros melampus melampus 121 Lake Mburo NP 19.11.

27 Topi Damaliscus lunatus jimela 15 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

28 Waterbuck Kobus ellipsiprymnus 35 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11 and 16 Lake Mburo NP 19.11, 15 there 20.11.

29 Kob Kobus kob thomasi 1000 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

30 African Buffalo Syncerus caffer 75 Queen Elisabeth NP 14.11, 700 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11 and 15 Lake Mburo NP 20.11.

31 Common Eland Tragelaphus oryx 4 Lake Mburo NP 19.11.

32 Bushbuck Tragelaphus scriptus 1 Kibale National Forest 12.11, 1 Kibale Forest NP 14.11, 1 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11 and 2 Lake Mburo NP 19.11, 2 there 20.11.

33 Yellow-winged Bat Lavia frons 1 Kibale Forest NP 13.11.

Reptiles 1 Common Agama Agama

agama agama 2 Kibale Forest NP 13.11, 1 there 14.11.

2 Spotted House Gecko Hemidactylus brookii 3 Kibale Forest NP 13.11.

3 Nile Monitor Varanus niloticus 2 Speke Resort Hotel 11.11 and 2 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11.

4 Nile Crocodile Crocodylus niloticus 12 Queen Elisabeth NP 15.11 and 3 Lake Mburo NP 19.11.

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Checklist: Kenya

Birds

1 Common Ostrich Struthio camelus massaicus 2 Masai Mara NR 21.11, 15 there 22.11.

2 White-faced Whistling Duck Dendrocygna viduata 6 Manguo Pond 24.11.

3 White-backed Duck Thalassornis leuconotus leuconotus 10 Manguo Pond 24.11.

4 Egyptian Goose Alopanden aegyptiaca 4 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11.

5 Hottentot Teal Spatula hottentota 4 Manguo Pond 24.11.

6 Yellow-billed Duck Anas undulata undulata 2 Manguo Pond 24.11.

7 Red-billed Teal Anas erythrorhyncha 1 Manguo Pond 24.11.

8 Southern Pandard Netta erythrophthalma brunnea 2 Manguo Pond 24.11.

9 Helmeted Guineafowl Numida meleagris reichenowi 20 Narok 21.11.

10 Coqui Francolin Peliperdix coqui hubbardi 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

11 Red-winged Francolin Scleroptila levaillantii kikuyuensis 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

12 Crested Francolin Dendroperdix sephaena grantii 2 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11 and 4 Masai Mara NR 21.11.

13 Red-necked Spurfowl Pternistis afer cranchii 4 Masai Mara NR 21.11.

14 Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis capensis 20 Manguo Pond 24.11.

15 Yellow-billed Stork Mycteria ibis 2 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11 and 5 Masai Mara NR 21.11.

16 Woolly-necked Stork Ciconia episcopus microscelis (VU) 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

17 White Stork Ciconia ciconia ciconia 19 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

18 Saddle-billed Stork Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis 2 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

19 Marabou Stork Leptoptilos crumenifer 1 Narok 21.11.

20 African Sacred Ibis Threskiornis aethiopicus 1 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11 and 2 Masai Mara NR 21.11.

21 Hadada Ibis Bostrychia hagedash brevirostris 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

22 Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus 1 Limuru 24.11 and 1 Manguo Pond 24.11.

23 African Spoonbill Platalea alba 2 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11.

24 Striated Heron Butorides striata atricapilla 1 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

25 Malagasy Pond Heron Ardeola idae (EN) 1 Manguo Pond 24.11.

26 Rufous-bellied Heron Ardeola rufiventris 1 Masai Mara NR 21.11.

27 Western Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis 1 Masai Mara NR 21.11.

28 Grey Heron Ardea cinerea cinerea 1 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

29 Black-headed Heron Ardea melanocephala 2 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11 and 1 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

30 Intermediate Egret Ardea intermedia brachyrhyncha 1 Masai Mara NR 21.11.

31 Hamerkop Scopus umbretta umbretta 3 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

32 Secretarybird Sagittarius serpentarius (VU)

1 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11 and upp till 2 Masai Mara NR 21-23.11.

33 Black-winged Kite Elanus caeruleus caeruleus 1 Escapement 21.11, 1 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11 and 4 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

34 Hooded Vulture Necrosyrtes monachus (EN) 4 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

35 White-backed Vulture Gyps africanus (EN) Upp till 300 Masai Mara NR 21-23.11.

36 Rüppell's Vulture Gyps rueppelli rueppelli (EN) 2 Masai Mara NR 22.11, 150 there 23.11.

37 Lappet-faced Vulture Torgos tracheliotos tracheliotos (VU) Upp till 8 Masai Mara NR 21-23.11.

38 Black-chested Snake Eagle Circaetus pectoralis 2 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

39 Brown Snake Eagle Circaetus cinereus 4 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

40 Bateleur Terathopius ecaudatus (NT) 2 Masai Mara NR 22.11, 3 there 23.11.

41 Long-crested Eagle Lophaetus occipitalis 2 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

42 Lesser Spotted Eagle Clanga pomarina 1+2 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

43 Wahlberg's Eagle Hieraaetus wahlbergi 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

44 Tawny Eagle Aquila rapax rapax 2 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

45 Steppe Eagle Aquila nipalensis orientalis 1 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11 and 7 Masai Mara NR 22.11, 1 there 23.11.

46 Eastern Chanting Goshawk Melierax poliopterus 1 Escapement 21.11 and 1 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

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47 Pallid Harrier Circus macrourus (NT) Upp till 3 Masai Mara NR 22-24.11.

48 Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus 1 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11 and 1 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

49 Black Kite Milvus migrans migrans 2 Escapement 24.11.

50 Yellow-billed Kite Milvus aegyptius parasitus 1 Escapement 21.11.

51 African Fish Eagle Haliaeetus vocifer 1 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

52 Augur Buzzard Buteo augur 3 Escapement 21.11 and 3 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11.

53 White-bellied Bustard Eupodotis senegalensis canicollis: 2 Masai Mara NR 22.11. erlangeri: 1 Masai Mara NR 24.11 and 2 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

54 Black-bellied Bustard Lissotis melanogaster melanogaster 3 Masai Mara NR 22.11, 5 there 23.11.

55 Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus meridionalis 1 Manguo Pond 24.11.

56 Red-knobbed Coot Fulica cristata 150 Manguo Pond 24.11.

57 Grey Crowned Crane Balearica regulorum gibbericeps (EN) 6 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

58 Water Thick-knee Burhinus vermiculatus vermiculatus 2 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

59 Blacksmith Lapwing Vanellus armatus 2 Manguo Pond 24.11.

60 Spur-winged Lapwing Vanellus spinosus 2 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

61 Black-winged Lapwing Vanellus melanopterus minor 12 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11 and 2 Masai Mara NR 22.11 and 3 Masai Mara NR 24.11.

62 Crowned Lapwing Vanellus coronatus coronatus

1 Escapement 21.11, 1 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11 and 1 Masai Mara NR 21.11, 16 there 22.11.

63 African Wattled Lapwing Vanellus senegallus lateralis 3 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

64 Common Ringed Plover Charadrius hiaticula tundrae 1 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

65 Three-banded Plover Charadrius tricollaris tricollaris 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

66 Caspian Plover Charadrius asiaticus 1 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11.

67 African Jacana Actophilornis africanus 3 Masai Mara NR 23.11 and 3 Manguo Pond 24.11.

68 Ruff Calidris pugnax 4 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11.

69 African Snipe Gallinago nigripennis aequatorialis 3 Kinangop 24.11.

70 Common Snipe Gallinago gallinago gallinago 1 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

71 Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos 2+2 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

72 Green Sandpiper Tringa andropus 1 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

73 Wood Sandpiper Tringa glareola 1 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11, 2 Masai Mara NR 22.11 and 2 Kinangop 24.11.

74 Temminck's Courser Cursorius temminckii temminckii 2 Masai Mara NR 21.11, 4 there 22.11.

75 Double-banded Courser Rhinoptilus africanus gracilis 4 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

76 Whiskered Tern Chlidonias hybrida delalandii 1 Manguo Pond 24.11.

77 Yellow-throated Sandgrouse Pterocles

gutturalis saturatior 5 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

78 Rock Dove Columba livia 1 Narok 21.11.

79 Speckled Pigeon Columba guinea guinea 10 Escapement 21.11.

80 Dusky Turtle Dove Streptopelia lugens 8 Escapement 21.11.

81 Red-eyed Dove Streptopelia semitorquata 1 Masai Mara NR 22.11, 2 there 23.11.

82 Ring-necked Dove Streptopelia capicola tropica 3 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11.

83 Laughing Dove Spilopelia senegalensis senegalensis 1 Masai Mara NR 24.11.

84 Emerald-spotted Wood Dove Turtur chalcospilos 2 Masai Mara NR 21.11.

85 Namaqua Dove Oena capensis capensis 1 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

86 Schalow's Turaco Tauraco schalowi 4 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

87 Ross's Turaco Musophaga rossae 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

88 Bare-faced Go-away-bird Corythaixoides personatus leopoldi 3 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11 and 2 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

89 White-browed Coucal Centropus superciliosus superciliosus 1 Masai Mara NR 21.11.

90 Pearl-spotted Owlet Glaucidium perlatum licua 1 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

91 Little Swift Apus affinis affinis 25 Escapement 21.11.

92 Speckled Mousebird Colius striatus kikuyensis 1 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11.

93 Blue-naped Mousebird Urocolius macrourus pulcher 4 Masai Mara NR 24.11.

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94 Lilac-breasted Roller Coracias caudatus lorti: 1 Masai Mara NR 21.11. caudatus: 9 Masai Mara NR 22.11, 5 there 23.11.

95 European Roller Coracias garrulus garrulus (NT) 1 Escapement 21.11 and 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

96 Grey-headed Kingfisher Halcyon leucocephala leucocephala 1 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

97 Woodland Kingfisher Halcyon senegalensis senegalensis 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

98 Malachite Kingfisher Corythornis cristatus galeritus: 1 Masai Mara NR 22.11. cristatus: 1 Masai Mara NR 21.11.

99 Pied Kingfisher Ceryle rudis rudis 1 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

100 Little Bee-eater Merops pusillus cyanostictus Upp till 50 Masai Mara NR 21-23.11.

101 Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater Merops oreobates 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

102 White-throated Bee-eater Merops albicollis 3 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11.

103 Green Wood Hoopoe Phoeniculus purpureus marwitzi 2 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

104 Abyssinian Scimitarbill Rhinopomastus minor cabanisi 1 Masai Mara NR 24.11.

105 Southern Ground Hornbill Bucorvus leadbeateri (VU) 2 Masai Mara NR 23.11, 3 there 24.11.

106 Von der Decken's Hornbill Tockus deckeni 1 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

107 Crowned Hornbill Lophoceros alboterminatus 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

108 African Grey Hornbill Lophoceros nasutus nasutus

1 Masai Mara NR 22.11 and 1 Masai Mara NR 24.11.

109 Spot-flanked Barbet Tricholaema lacrymosa lacrymosa 3 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

110 White-headed Barbet Lybius leucocephalus leucocephalus 4 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

111 D'Arnaud's Barbet Trachyphonus darnaudii usambiro 2 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11 and 3 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

112 Lesser Honeyguide Indicator minor teitensis 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

113 Greater Honeyguide Indicator indicator 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

114 African Grey Woodpecker Dendropicos goertae centralis 1 Masai Mara NR 24.11 and 1 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

115 Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni 1 Masai Mara NR 21.11 and 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

116 Common Kestrel Falco tinnunculus rufescens 1 Masai Mara NR 22.11, 2 there 23.11.

117 Grey Kestrel Falco ardosiaceus 2 Masai Mara NR 22.11, 2 there 23.11 and 2 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

118 Meyer's Parrot Poicephalus meyeri saturatus 1 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

119 Grey-headed Bushshrike Malaconotus blanchoti approximans 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

120 Brown-crowned Tchagra Tchagra australis emini 1 Escapement 21.11.

121 Black-crowned Tchagra Tchagra senegalus armenus 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

122 Black-backed Puffback Dryoscopus cubla affinis 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

123 Slate-colored Boubou Laniarius funebris

2 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11 and 1 Escapement 21.11.

124 Tropical Boubou Laniarius major ambiguus 2 Escapement 21.11 and 1 Masai Mara NR 21.11.

125 Brubru Nilaus afer massaicus 1 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

126 Black Cuckooshrike Campephaga flava 2 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

127 Magpie Shrike Urolestes melanoleucus aequatorialis 1 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

128 Northern White-crowned Shrike Eurocephalus ruppelli 1 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11, 4 Masai Mara NR 22.11 and 1 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

129 Red-tailed Shrike Lanius phoenicuroides 4 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

130 Grey-backed Fiscal Lanius excubitoroides boehmi 1 Escapement 21.11 and 1 Masai Mara NR 22.11, 5 there 23.11.

131 Northern Fiscal Lanius humeralis humeralis 2 Escapement 21.11, 2 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11, 4 Masai Mara NR 23.11 and 10 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

132 Fork-tailed Drongo Dicrurus adsimilis fugax 2 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

133 African Paradise Flycatcher Terpsiphone viridis ferreti 1 Masai Mara NR 22-24.11.

134 Cape Crow Corvus capensis kordofanensis 3 Escapement 21.11.

135 Pied Crow Corvus albus 3 Escapement 21.11.

136 Red-throated Tit Melaniparus fringillinus 1 Escapement 21.11.

137 Fischer's Sparrow-Lark Eremopterix leucopareia 1 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11 and 4 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

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138 Foxy Lark Calendulauda alopex intercedens 1 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

139 Rufous-naped Lark Mirafra africana tropicalis 2 Masai Mara NR 22.11, 1 there 23.11.

140 Flappet Lark Mirafra rufocinnamomea kawirondensis 1 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

141 White-tailed Lark Mirafra albicauda 1 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

142 Red-capped Lark Calandrella cinerea 1 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11. saturatior: 2 Masai Mara NR 22.11, 1 Masai Mara NR 24.11 and 4 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

143 Dark-capped Bulbul Pycnonotus tricolor tricolor 1 Escapement 21.11.

144 White-headed Saw-wing Psalidoprocne albiceps albiceps 3 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

145 Brown-throated Martin Riparia paludicola ducis 1 Masai Mara NR 22.11 and 8 Masai Mara NR 24.11.

146 Sand Martin Riparia riparia riparia 10 Escapement 21.11.

147 Banded Martin Riparia cincta suahelica 1 Masai Mara NR 21.11, 2 there 22.11.

148 Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica rustica 25 Escapement 21.11.

149 Angolan Swallow Hirundo angolensis 1 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

150 Wire-tailed Swallow Hirundo smithii smithii 2 Masai Mara NR 22.11 and 2 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

151 Lesser Striped Swallow Cecropis abyssinica unitatis 3 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

152 Red-breasted Swallow Cecropis semirufa gordoni 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

153 Red-faced Crombec Sylvietta whytii jacksoni 1 Masai Mara NR 24.11 and 1 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

154 Willow Warbler Phylloscopus trandilus 1 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11. acredula: 1 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

155 Eastern Olivaceous Warbler Iduna pallida elaeica 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

156 Hunter's Cisticola Cisticola hunteri 1 Escapement 24.11.

157 Rock-loving Cisticola Cisticola emini emini 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

158 Rattling Cisticola Cisticola chiniana victoria 1 Escapement 21.11, 1 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11 and 1 Masai Mara NR 22.11, 1 there 23.11.

159 Stout Cisticola Cisticola robustus nuchalis 4 Masai Mara NR 22.11, 12 there 23.11.

160 Croaking Cisticola Cisticola natalensis strangei 1 Masai Mara NR 21.11, 1 there 22.11.

161 Desert Cisticola Cisticola aridulus tanganyika 2 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

162 Pectoral-patch Cisticola Cisticola brunnescens hindii 4 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

163 Wing-snapping Cisticola Cisticola ayresii mauensis 2 Kinangop 24.11.

164 Tawny-flanked Prinia Prinia subflava melanorhyncha 1 Masai Mara NR 21.11.

165 Yellow-breasted Apalis Apalis flavida 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

166 Grey-capped Warbler Eminia lepida 1 Masai Mara NR 24.11 and 1 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

167 Grey-backed Camaroptera Camaroptera brevicaudata griseigula

1 Masai Mara NR 23.11 and 2 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

168 Miombo Wren-Warbler Calamonastes undosus undosus 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

169 Yellow-bellied Eremomela Eremomela icteropygialis abdominalis 2 Escapement 21.11.

170 Black-lored Babbler Turdoides sharpei sharpei 3 Masai Mara NR 22.11, 2 there 23.11.

171 Arrow-marked Babbler Turdoides jardineii emini 5 Masai Mara NR 21.11.

172 Common Whitethroat Sylvia communis icterops 1 Escapement 21.11 and 1 Masai Mara NR 21.11 and 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

173 Brown Parisoma Sylvia lugens jacksoni 1 Escapement 24.11.

174 African Yellow White-eye Zosterops senegalensis jacksoni 2 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

175 Yellow-bellied Hyliota Hyliota flavigaster flavigaster 2 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

176 Wattled Starling Creatophora cinerea 10 Masai Mara NR 21.11 and 2 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

177 Greater Blue-eared Starling Lamprotornis chalybaeus cyaniventris 1 Escapement 21.11.

178 Ruppell's Starling Lamprotornis purpuroptera purpuroptera 3 Masai Mara NR 22.11, 2 there 23.11.

179 Superb Starling Lamprotornis superbus 10 Escapement 21.11 and 2 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

180 Hildebrandt's Starling Lamprotornis hildebrandti 1 Escapement 21.11, 5 Masai Mara NR 24.11 and 100 Escapement 24.11.

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181 Violet-backed Starling Cinnyricinclus leucogaster leucogaster 1 Masai Mara NR 21.11 and 3 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

182 Yellow-billed Oxpecker Buphagus africanus africanus 3 Masai Mara NR 21.11.

183 Red-billed Oxpecker Buphagus erythrorynchus 1 Masai Mara NR 21.11.

184 Abyssinian Thrush Turdus abyssinicus abyssinicus 2 Escapement 21.11.

185 White-browed Scrub Robin Cercotrichas leucophrys brunneiceps 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

186 Pale Flycatcher Melaenornis pallidus bafirawari 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

187 African Grey Flycatcher Melaenornis microrhynchus microrhynchus 1 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11.

188 Silverbird Empidornis semipartitus 5 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

189 Ashy Flycatcher Muscicapa caerulescens brevicauda 2 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

190 White-browed Robin-Chat Cossypha heuglini heuglini 2 Masai Mara NR 21.11.

191 Spotted Palm Thrush Cichladusa guttata intercalans 1 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

192 European Pied Flycatcher Ficedula hypoleuca 1 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11.

193 Common Rock Thrush Monticola saxatilis 1 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11 and 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

194 Sooty Chat Myrmecocichla nigra 6 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

195 Anteater Chat Myrmecocichla aethiops cryptoleuca 2 Escapement 21.11 and 2 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

196 Northern Wheatear Oenanthe oenanthe oenanthe

1 Escapement 21.11, 16 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11 and 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

197 Capped Wheatear Oenanthe pileata livingstonii 1 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11.

198 Isabelline Wheatear Oenanthe isabellina 1 Escapement 21.11, 1 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11 and upp till 6 Masai Mara NR 21-23.11.

199 Pied Wheatear Oenanthe pleschanka 2 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11 and 2 Masai Mara NR 22.11, 3 there 23.11.

200 Familiar Chat Oenanthe familiaris falkensteini 2 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

201 Abyssinian Wheatear Oenanthe lugubris schalowi 3 Escapement 21.11.

202 Eastern Violet-backed Sunbird Anthreptes orientalis 1 Escapement 21.11.

203 Collared Sunbird Hedydipna collaris elachior 1 Masai Mara NR 21.11.

204 Scarlet-chested Sunbird Chalcomitra senegalensis lamperti: 1 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11. gutturalis: 1 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11.

205 Bronzy Sunbird Nectarinia kilimensis kilimensis 1 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11.

206 Golden-winged Sunbird Drepanorhynchus reichenowi reichenowi 1 Kieni Forest 24.11.

207 Northern Double-collared Sunbird Cinnyris reichenowi reichenowi 1 Kieni Forest 24.11.

208 Marico Sunbird Cinnyris mariquensis suahelicus 1 Masai Mara NR 24.11.

209 Variable Sunbird Cinnyris venustus falkensteini 2 Escapement 21.11 and 3 Masai Mara NR 21.11 and 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

210 House Sparrow Passer domesticus indicus 5 Escapement 21.11.

211 Kenya Sparrow Passer rufocinctus 1 Escapement 21.11 and 25 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11.

212 Northern Grey-headed Sparrow Passer griseus ugandae 3 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11 and 2 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

213 Swahili Sparrow Passer suahelicus 1 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

214 Chestnut Sparrow Passer eminibey 4 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

215 Yellow-spotted Petronia Gymnoris pyrgita pyrgita 4 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

216 White-browed Sparrow-Weaver Plocepasser mahali melanorhynchus 2 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11.

217 Grey-capped Social Weaver Pseudonigrita arnaudi arnaudi 50+2 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

218 Speckle-fronted Weaver Sporopipes frontalis emini 15 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

219 Baglafecht Weaver Ploceus baglafecht reichenowi 4 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11.

220 Holub's Golden Weaver Ploceus xanthops 5 Escapement 21.11.

221 Speke's Weaver Ploceus spekei 1 Escapement 21.11 and 2 Masai Mara NR 24.11.

222 Village Weaver Ploceus cucullatus bohndorffi 1 Masai Mara NR 24.11.

223 Red-billed Quelea Quelea quelea aethiopica 5 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

224 Yellow Bishop Euplectes capensis crassirostris 1 Limuru 21.11, 2 Escapement 21.11 and 6 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

225 Long-tailed Widowbird Euplectes

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progne delamerei 20 Kinangop 24.11.

226 Green-winged Pytilia Pytilia melba soudanensis 3 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

227 African Firefinch Lagonosticta rubricata haematocephala 1 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11.

228 Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu Uraeginthus bengalus brunneigularis 15 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

229 Purple Grenadier Uraeginthus ianthinogaster 10 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11 and 15 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

230 Common Waxbill Estrilda astrild massaica 1 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

231 Black-faced Waxbill Estrilda erythronotos delamerei 5 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

232 Quailfinch Ortygospiza atricollis muelleri 3 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

233 Grey-headed Silverbill Odontospiza caniceps 6 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

234 Village Indigobird Vidua chalybeata amauropteryx 20 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

235 Western Yellow Wagtail Motacilla flava 10 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11.

236 Cape Wagtail Motacilla capensis wellsi 2 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

237 African Pied Wagtail Motacilla aguimp vidua 2 Escapement 21.11 and 1 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

238 Sharpe's Longclaw Macronyx sharpei (EN) Endemisk 3 Kinangop 24.11.

239 Yellow-throated Longclaw Macronyx croceus tertius 1 Masai Mara NR 22.11, 1 there 23.11.

240 African Pipit Anthus cinnamomeus lacuum 16 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11.

241 Long-billed Pipit Anthus similis hararensis 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

242 Plain-backed Pipit Anthus leucophrys zenkeri 17 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

243 Tree Pipit Anthus trivialis trivialis 1 Escapement 24.11.

244 Red-throated Pipit Anthus cervinus 2 Kinangop 24.11.

245 Reichenow's Seedeater Crithagra reichenowi 4 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

246 Yellow-fronted Canary Crithagra mozambica barbata 1 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11 and 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

247 White-bellied Canary Crithagra dorsostriata taruensis 3 Escapement 21.11.

248 Southern Grosbeak-Canary Crithagra buchanani 2 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

249 Brimstone Canary Crithagra sulphurata sharpii 1 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11 and 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

250 Streaky Seedeater Crithagra striolata striolata 25 Escapement 21.11.

251 Cinnamon-breasted Bunting Emberiza tahapisi tahapisi 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

252 Golden-breasted Bunting Emberiza flaviventris kalaharica 4 Masai Mara NR 21.11.

Mammals

1 African Elephant Loxodonta africana Upp till 100 Masai Mara NR 21-23.11.

2 Blue Monkey Cercopithecus mitis stuhlmanni 2 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

3 Vervet Chlorocebus pygerythrus 2 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11.

4 Olive Baboon Papio anubis 31 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

5 Cape Hare Lepus capensis 1 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

6 African Savanna Hare Lepus microtis 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

7 African Grass Rat Arvicanthis niloticus 5 Narok to Masai Mara 21.11.

8 Cheetah Acinonyx jubatus 3 Masai Mara NR 22.11. fearsoni: 3 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

9 Lion Panthera leo leo Upp till 5 Masai Mara NR 21-24.11.

10 Leopard Panthera pardus pardus 1 Masai Mara NR 21.11, 1 there 22.11.

11 Slender Mongoose Herpestes sanguineus 1 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

12 Banded Mongoose Mungos mungo Upp till 45 Masai Mara NR 21-23.11.

13 Spotted Hyaena Crocuta crocuta Upp till 20 Masai Mara NR 21-24.11.

14 Black-backed Jackal Canis mesomelas Upp till 8 Masai Mara NR 21-23.11.

15 Bat-eared Fox Otocyon megalotis 4 Masai Mara NR 24.11.

16 Plains Zebra Equus quagga 6 Narok 21.11.

17 Common Warthog Phacandoerus africanus massaicus 130 Masai Mara NR 21.11.

18 Hippopotamus Hippopotamus amphibius amphibius 8 Masai Mara NR 21.11 and 130 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

19 Impala Aepyceros melampus melampus 50+1000 Masai Mara NR 21.11.

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20 Hartebeest Alcelaphus buselaphus cokii 4 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

21 Common Wildebeest Connandaetes taurinus 10000 Masai Mara NR 21.11.

22 Topi Damaliscus lunatus jimela 65 Masai Mara NR 21.11, 200 there 22.11.

23 Thomson's Gazelle Eudorcas thomsonii 1075 Masai Mara NR 21.11.

24 Waterbuck Kobus ellipsiprymnus defassa 21 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

25 Bohor Reedbuck Redunca redunca 4 Masai Mara NR 21.11, 7 there 22.11.

26 African Buffalo Syncerus caffer aequinoctialis 75 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

27 Common Eland Tragelaphus oryx 1 Masai Mara NR 21.11, 250 there 22.11.

28 Bushbuck Tragelaphus scriptus 2 Masai Mara NR 22.11.

29 Giraffe Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi Upp till 50 Masai Mara NR 21-23.11.

Reptiles

1 Leopard Tortoise Stigmandelys pardalis babcocki 1 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

2 Helmeted Turtle Pelomedusa subrufa 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

3 Common Agama Agama agama agama 2 Narok to Masai Mara 24.11.

4 Mwanza Flat-headed Agama Agama mwanzae 5 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

5 African Striped Skink Trachylepis striata 1 Masai Mara NR 23.11.

6 Nile Crocodile Crocodylus niloticus 1 Masai Mara NR 22.11.