African Harrier-Hawk – One of Our Target Raptors
The African Harrier-Hawk was one of the raptors I most wanted to see before arriving in Uganda. It had been on my target...
A Surprisingly Easy Crested Kingfisher Encounter
In Singapore, Crested kingfishers are not present, and even in Japan they can be difficult to observe. Aside from a few ...
An Encounter with a Beautiful Endangered Vulture Feb 2026
Lake Mburo National Park is an exceptionally exciting destination, with high densities of both mammals and birds. Althou...
African Fish Eagle – A Raptor Straight Out of a Fantasy World Feb 2026
The African Fish Eagle was one of the birds I most wanted to see even before arriving in Uganda. With its powerful build...
Birding in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Feb2026
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is world-famous for mountain gorilla trekking, but we also spent time birding in this ...
A Falcon Where We Least Expected It Feb 2026
As I casually looked toward one of the trees where lions are known to climb, I had a vague sense that something was ther...
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...