Belgianbirding
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Hi all, I appreciate that most of these questions have been asked before but as there are so many threads to trawl through, some of them not that recent, I prefer to post a new one.
I'm thinking of going either early or late November; is either better in terms of species and/or avoiding eclipse plumages?
My plan is to stay at the Badala Park and hire a guide for a few days only; is it still possible to do some birding on my own around the Kotu area without being harassed by guides etc?
What places, other than Abuko and Bijilo are must-do's for a first-time visitor to Western Africa? I will only have a full week so won't go upriver but wouldn't mind a long day trip somewhere.
Can I do Abuko by myself via taxi and, if so, what time does it open? Also, is it necessary to arrange a pick-up time with the outgoing taxi driver or can I easily find one near the entrance when I'm done?
Most of the birds will be new for me so I'm looking for quantity as opposed to target species but Green Wood-Hoopoe would probably be top of my list so any tips for that welcome too!
Thanks in advance,
S.Boddington, Belgium
I'm thinking of going either early or late November; is either better in terms of species and/or avoiding eclipse plumages?
My plan is to stay at the Badala Park and hire a guide for a few days only; is it still possible to do some birding on my own around the Kotu area without being harassed by guides etc?
What places, other than Abuko and Bijilo are must-do's for a first-time visitor to Western Africa? I will only have a full week so won't go upriver but wouldn't mind a long day trip somewhere.
Can I do Abuko by myself via taxi and, if so, what time does it open? Also, is it necessary to arrange a pick-up time with the outgoing taxi driver or can I easily find one near the entrance when I'm done?
Most of the birds will be new for me so I'm looking for quantity as opposed to target species but Green Wood-Hoopoe would probably be top of my list so any tips for that welcome too!
Thanks in advance,
S.Boddington, Belgium