Brookie's Diary

• Saturday, March 15, 2008 - Abuko Rice Fields and Nature Reserve

Abuko was our destination today. We started in the rice fields, a new area for us. Tawny Flanked Prinia, Red Bellied Paradise Flycatcher, and Black Flycatcher started the day. We added a couple of sunbird species to the list, Beautiful, and Splendid Sunbirds. In the main rice field area we saw a few waders and Egrets Greenshank, Wood Sandpiper, Little Egret, Black Egret, Cattle Egret and Squacco Heron. Leaving the rice fields we caught a Barn Swallow. We then added a couple lifers in the form of Grey Headed Bristlebill and Klass Cuckoo. I feel that Abuko is one of the better places to bird in the Gambia where you can get closer to the wildlife including the Crocs and Monkeys. Fork Tailed Drongo at Abuko Nature Reserve

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