By Herbert Byaruhanga – This bird was our bird of the day. According to the Birdlife International distribution map, the White-bellied Canary (Crithagra dorsostriata) enters Uganda slightly.
The bird of the day
The field guidebook Birds of East Africa shows also tells us the same message. Its not a common bird. Crammy Uganda Wanyama told us that he was seeing it for the 3rd time, while I was seeing it for the second time.
White Bellied Canary
From Kumi to Moroto
Although the journey was longer than expected we were able to make some stops on the way and we were able to register a few species.
We started at 9:30am for a journey of 8 hours. By 7:30pm we checked in at Kara-Tunga, Karamoja Safari Camp. Excellent reception. Superb Coffee.
Watch the award winning documentary “Ateker” about reuniting people across borders in South Sudan, Karamoja Uganda, Turkana Kenya and Ethiopia. The documentary makers aim at fostering peace, preserving our cultural heritage and promoting cross-border tourism.
One year ago, Robin and Simon were one of our first guest that traveled to the remote northeast to Discover Karamoja with us. A few months ago we received the joyful news that Robin decided to visit us again and bring her father and his partner as well… even though they only had 2 days in total.
Gabriel Gersch supports development Uganda’s Warrior Nomad Trail – Gabriel has a special connection with the wilderness and especially Karamoja. Seven years ago, it’s believed that he was the first modern-day adventurer to walk the full length of Karamojaland in 100 years. He is therefore the perfect person to help develop the long-distance walking trail.
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Birding in and around Moroto
By Herbert Byaruhanga – This bird was our bird of the day. According to the Birdlife International distribution map, the White-bellied Canary (Crithagra dorsostriata) enters Uganda slightly.
The bird of the day
The field guidebook Birds of East Africa shows also tells us the same message. Its not a common bird. Crammy Uganda Wanyama told us that he was seeing it for the 3rd time, while I was seeing it for the second time.
White Bellied Canary
From Kumi to Moroto
Although the journey was longer than expected we were able to make some stops on the way and we were able to register a few species.
We started at 9:30am for a journey of 8 hours. By 7:30pm we checked in at Kara-Tunga, Karamoja Safari Camp. Excellent reception. Superb Coffee.
Abyssinian Ground Hornbill
Sighted birds
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