A Night Safari Surprise at Lake Mburo National Park Feb 2026
At Lake Mburo National Park, we had the chance to enjoy a night safari, which turned into one of the most memorable expe...
A Bonus Find: Red-chested Owlet Jan 2026
At the same park where we were watching the pitta, a park ranger pointed out another special bird — a Red-chested Owlet....
Woodland Kingfisher: A Striking Forest Kingfisher of Uganda
The Woodland Kingfisher is one of the forest-associated kingfishers that can be observed in Uganda. While searching for ...
Raptors as a Major Target in Uganda Jan 2026
On this Uganda trip, raptors were one of our main target groups, alongside kingfishers. Even in Singapore, vultures occa...
Wetland Kingfishers in Uganda Jan 2026
In Uganda, birding is not limited to forest kingfishers. It is also possible to observe water-associated kingfishers, of...
African Pygmy Kingfisher: A Long-Awaited Encounter Jan 2026
The African Pygmy Kingfisher was another bird we were eager to see, alongside the African Dwarf Kingfisher. This tiny ki...
Green breasted pitta in Kibale National Park
The following day, we started birding early in the morning at Kibale National Park. While the park is best known for chi...
White-thighed Hornbill at the Same Roadside Spot
At the same roadside location where we observed the green cuckoo, we were also able to see a White-thighed Hornbill. Thi...
Unexpected Roadside Birding Near Budongo Forest
From the Forest to the RoadsideAfter observing the African Dwarf Kingfisher, we continued birding along a roadside just ...
A Perfect Start: African Dwarf Kingfisher in Budongo Forest, Uganda – December 2025
Subtitle / IntroductionIn late December 2025, my wife and I traveled to Uganda for birding. One of our main target speci...