Bird Queen
Let’S Do Bird Watching In Uganda
One of the best places on earth that has a huge collection of animals is Africa. This is because of the terrain that includes rich savannahs, deserts, rain forests, wetlands and a lot more. This makes it an ideal place to be close nature and if you love birds, why don’t you go on a bird watching in Uganda.
Uganda is just one of more than 20 countries that are part of the African continent. It occupies a land area of 235,000 square kilometers which has more than 1008 species of birds. This figure represents more than half of the type of bird species found in Africa making it the best place to be should you desire to go on a bird watching vacation.
There are a lot of places to go bird watching in Uganda. You can take your pick from over 700 forest reserves.
One example is the Albertine Rift Endemic Area that boasts to have 38 species of birds. The birds here can also be seen in Burundi, Congo and Rwanda. Because the government wants to protect these animals, they have setup 24 similar areas that are located in the forests of Mgahinga and Bwindi National Park in the southwest.
Apart from the forests, there are also the wetlands. Uganda has 30,000 square kilometers of wetlands and not less than 210 bird species are present at all times. You might to see the Shoebill, the African Skimmer, the Papyrus Gonolek, White Winged Warbler or the White Winged Black Tern.
Of the many national parks in Uganda, the most famous are Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls, Bwindi Impenetrable, Semuliki and Kibale.
The Queen Elizabeth National park has one of the highest biodiversity ratings of any game reserve in the world. Aside from the 606 bird species that roam this are, you can also se 100 mammal species.
Murchison Fall National Park is situated by the Murchison Waterfalls nearby. The wildlife in this area has drastically improved from the poaching done during the 1980′s so you are sure to see several species of birds, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes and antelopes.
The Bwidi Impenetrable National Park is home to 90 mammal species which includes 11 primates. There are about 23 bird species which still ranks among the highest in Uganda.
Semuluki National Park is one of the newest in Uganda. It lies on the border with Congo. Because of the changes that happened during the Pleistocene era, it is very ideal for both floral and fauna to grow.
Kibale National Park is considered to be the most accessible in Uganda. You will get to see various species of birds here and along the way you might get the chance to take pictures of one out of 13 primate species that inhabit this region.
You can camp out in each of these places or stay in a small hotel or camp ground so you can head out looking for birds early in the morning and get back before it gets dark.
The parks are open all year round. All you have to do is book a flight and accommodations, pack your gear and then arrive at Uganda. Don’t forget to bring your camera and download the list of bird species found here so you can easily identify what you see when you get close to them.
About the Author
To read about hummingbird nectar and hummingbird migration, visit the About Animals site.
Pajaro Sunrise-Bird Queen
|
|
Lunch Skins Sandwich Size Bag, 6 x 6.5. Stop throwing away plastic sandwich bags! An exhaustive design process has finally produced a reusable, machine washable, fun, and safe alternative: the LunchSkin. Each beautiful Berry Flower style LunchSkin has a Velcro seal and is manufactured right here in the USA from the same certified food-safe, durable fabric used in European patisseries and bakeries. Reduce lunchtime waste with the LunchSk… |
|
|
Horse Ranch Tin Lunch Box $9.99 Beautiful Horse graphics cover this 8” x 7” x4” tin Lunch Box (or secret treasure box)Recommended Ages: 5 Years – 12 Years… |
|
|
Reusable Cloth Sandwich Bag – Red Bird $7.50 Think outside the (plastic) bag! These high-quality lunchskins are perfect for sandwiches and snacks on the go and can also be used for messy cosmetics, dog treats, pacifiers, toys and crayons. Available in a variety of hip patterns and colors, these multi-use baggies are the answer to reducing plastic. Take a look at our snack and sub roll sizes in complementary colors and patterns…. |
|
|
One Love – The Bob Marley All-Star Tribute $14.48 Conceived with DVD release in mind, this high-end, live video concert taped in Jamaica lives up to its title with a generous repertoire of Bob Marley songs performed by reverent pop, hip-hop, rock, and reggae veterans. Shot on a rainy night in December 1999, the home video version expands upon an inaugural TNT cable telecast with an additional hour of performances. The DVD edition adds a premium … |
|
|
Charlie & The Chocolate Factory $2.00 It’s as if composer Danny Elfman’s fertile relationship with director Tim Burton had been building up to this, their 11th collaboration and perhaps the one that best encapsulates their shared aesthetics: It’s hard to think of a subject better suited to the two men than an adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. For the occasion, Elfman has come up with five actual songs (and … |
|
|
Body Talk Pt 1 $3.79 Backed by satisfaction guarantee. Ships next business day…. |
|
|
The Incredibles [VHS] $19.90 After creating the last great traditionally animated film of the 20th century, The Iron Giant, filmmaker Brad Bird joined top-drawer studio Pixar to create this exciting, completely entertaining computer-animated film. Bird gives us a family of “supers,” a brood of five with special powers desperately trying to fit in with the 9-to-5 suburban lifestyle. Of course, in a more innocent world, Bob and… |
|
|
Don’t Tell Her It’s Me [VHS] $14.98 … |
|
|
Sesame Street – Get Up and Dance [VHS] $9.98 When it’s your teddy bear’s birthday, you want to celebrate in style! That’s why Big Bird is throwing a dance party for Radar. Everyone’s getting into the act, and they’re doing all their favorite dances! So put on your dancing shoes and get ready to party Sesame Street style!… |
|
|
Drama Queen ………………………………….sticker-decal – selected color: Pink – Want different color ? Choose from 24 colors in Color Name dropbox below $9.95 This decal is 5 inches tall and 15 inches long – Over 24 colors to choose from, FREE Custom Colors! That’s right, you may choose any colors you want for this wall decal. Please send in your color request with your order. For reference, please use our color chart that is attached. If no color is chosen we will print and ship your decal in the color/colors as seen in the sample from which you ordere… |