halftwo
Wird Batcher
There have been many trip reports here on Ghana, so I'm not going to go into details on my recent trip.
But I did want to write in praise of Ashanti African Tours, and particularly our guide, James Ntakor.
The efficiency of organisation was perfect - not just the itinerary & transport, but the logistics for meals, local guides/guards, etc was impressive.
James is a fabulous birder, bird-finder & has a real knack for getting birds into scope view, even when they are high in the canopy. (I had my scope & struggled to replicate his prowess in this regard.)
All our accommodations were great. The Picathartes site a moderate walk from their lodge at Bonkro.
Egyptian Plover at a site in mid Ghana was a breeze.
Taped-in torchlight views of Akun & Fraser's Eagle Owls, & Brown, Freckled & Standard-winged Nightjars & White-faced Scops Owl were amazing.
We really worked hard for Red-chested Owlet, & James simply wouldn't give up until we got great views, following an hour of hearing it high in the canopy. That was a top bird!
Bat Hawk, a bird I've dipped on SO many times, finally got on my list; another highlight for me, out of 207 Lifers.
We saw c.415 species out of c.630 of the entire Ghana checklist.
James is also available independently. PM me if you want his contact details.
But I did want to write in praise of Ashanti African Tours, and particularly our guide, James Ntakor.
The efficiency of organisation was perfect - not just the itinerary & transport, but the logistics for meals, local guides/guards, etc was impressive.
James is a fabulous birder, bird-finder & has a real knack for getting birds into scope view, even when they are high in the canopy. (I had my scope & struggled to replicate his prowess in this regard.)
All our accommodations were great. The Picathartes site a moderate walk from their lodge at Bonkro.
Egyptian Plover at a site in mid Ghana was a breeze.
Taped-in torchlight views of Akun & Fraser's Eagle Owls, & Brown, Freckled & Standard-winged Nightjars & White-faced Scops Owl were amazing.
We really worked hard for Red-chested Owlet, & James simply wouldn't give up until we got great views, following an hour of hearing it high in the canopy. That was a top bird!
Bat Hawk, a bird I've dipped on SO many times, finally got on my list; another highlight for me, out of 207 Lifers.
We saw c.415 species out of c.630 of the entire Ghana checklist.
James is also available independently. PM me if you want his contact details.