Birding has been relatively limited this year (2017) as far as foreign birdwatchers are concerned. Probably note no more than twenty foreign birdwatchers visited the country in 2017.
No real organized birding group has visited the country this year. As a result, of a total SL Birdlist of 646 species (ABC), 334 bird species were recorded for Sierra Leone in 2017.
The 2017 birding data has been collected from various internet platforms and sources as well as through contacting birdwatchers. As a consequence, certain information is most probably missing. However, this first annotated year list gives a fairly good snapshot of the available information.
Some general observations can be made about this year:
1. Very little data has been collected on seabirds and waders.
2. Of a reasonable potential 30 species, only 16 species of raptors were recorded, with no data for White-backed Vulture.
3. Only 3 species of owls have been recorded but including Rufous Fishing Owl.
4. This year has brought somewhat limited data for savanna bird species
5. Limited data has as well been recorded for waders and species from the western palearctic.
6. All forest species of hornbills have been recorded this year.
Even if the information needs confirmation, it seems 2 new species have been added to the Sierra Leone bird list this year:
1. Black Stork
2. African Silverbill.
Certain UGE & globally threatened species haven't been seen this year:
1. White-breasted Guineafowl
2. Nimba Flycatcher
3. Western Wattled Cuckoo-Shrike.
What is actually the status of these species for SL? Further field surveys might bring answers to this question.
Some much sought after species have been recorded:
1. Crested Tiger Heron
2. Rufous Fishing-owl
3. Sierra Leone Prina
4. Black-headed Rufous Warbler.
Apart from the IBAs, some important SL birding places haven't been visited - even ones this year such as:
1. Outamba Kilimi
2. Kangari hills.
It seems reasonable to think that some remote areas probably still hold nice birding surprises. Some searching remains needed as certain places still haven't recently (or ever) been surveyed as far as birds are concerned.
After some difficult years, 2018 - 2019 might be bring some good news as birding tours slowly make their comeback.
Certain infrastructure badly needs to be restored, some is unfortunately totally lacking.
Apart from birding there has been one very fruitful mammal survey this year conducted by Jon Hall.
More feedback is needed from field working. The RSPB has been working in SL for many years. This year surely has brought some good data that might be interesting to share.
Abbreviations/Places
Freetown Western Peninsula: : FWP. Outamba - Kilimi. National Park:- OKNP. Mamuta Mayosso Wildlife Sanctuary:: MM. Gola North:: GN.GRNP Gola East: : GE. GRNP Loma Mountain: : LM Kambui Hill:: KHN/S Tingi Hills : TH Tiwai Istand: TI : Lake Sonfon: LS
Names of the main contributors:
Modu Sesay (MS), Dr Martin (Dr M), David Monticelli (DM), C. Davies (CD)
Comments:
NSR: Nothing Special to Report - common species : NDA No Data Available/not recorded this year
UGE: Upper Guinea Endemic,
NE: Near Endemic
T: Threatened
Wouter Rommens (WR) Steve Thorpe (ST) John Hall (JH) Various observers (VO) Anonymous (A) Nathan Peace (NP) Aaron Kortenhoven (AK) Mary Crickmore (MC) Magnus Grylle (MG)
ABC Key to status information:
B - Breeding record confirmed
E - locally Extinct including former breeding records
I - Introduced species
M - Migrant including on passage through this country
N - Nearctic
O - Oceanic
P - breeds in Palearctic
R - Resident
SAT - Satellite record
V - Vagrant
W - Winters (non-breeding season)
X - Rejected record
NB: Combinations of these keys have been used throughout and should be self-explanatory but the following are some of the more common examples:
RB - Resident in the country and breeding records confirmed
PW - breeds in the Palearctic and winters in the country
AM - Intra-African Migrant
RB/PW - there is both a resident breeding population and a wintering population.
SYSTEMATIC SIERRA LEONE 2017 - BIRDLIST
1 Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis - 4 NP, Rokel/Seli River/ Reservoir FWP, 25/05/17.
2 RB Reed Cormorant Phalacrocorax africanus - +/-200, NP, Rokel/Seli River/ Reservoir FWP, 25/05/17.
3 R African Darter Anhinga rufa 2, NP, Rokel/Seli River/ Reservoir FWP, 25/05/17.
4 RB Pink-backed Pelican Pelecanus rufescens 3 - Shenge Coastal Training 30/09 - 01/10/2017 MS/DM.
5 RB White-crested Tiger Heron Tigriornis leucolopha--2 (TI C. Davies, 02/2017).
6 P Black-crowned Night Heron Nycticorax nycticorax --6 (MM) C. Davies, 02/2017.
7 RB/P Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides--4 (MM) C. Davies, 02/2017; 2 NP, Rokel/Seli River/ Reservoir FWP, 25/05/17; 1 MG, 16/09/17, FWP.
8 R Cattle Egret Bubulcus Cattle Egret-- NSR.
9 RB Striated Heron Butorides striata --2 (TI and TH) C. Davies, 02/2017; 1 MG, 12/09/17, Lumley Beach, FWP; 1 MG, 16/09/17, FWP.
10 R Black Heron Egretta ardesiaca Black Heron--6 (Freetown) A.
11 RB Western Reef Heron Egretta gularis - 3 ST, Sea Coach Terminal, Freetown, 07/07/17; 2 Shenge Coastal Training 30/09 - 01/10/2017 MS/DM.
12 R/P Little Egret Egretta garzetta --3 (MM) C. Davies, 02/2017.
13 R Intermediate Egret Egretta intermedia --8 (MM) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
14 P Great Egret Egretta alba VO, LS survey 04/2017.
15 P Purple Heron Ardea purpurea - 1 MG, 16/09/17, FWP.
16 R/P Grey Heron Ardea cinerea Gray Heron--2 (MM) C. Davies, 02/2017; 2 Shenge Coastal Training 30/09 - 01/10/2017 MS/DM; VO, LS survey 04/2017; 2 NP, Rokel/Seli River/ Reservoir FWP, 25/05/17; 1 MG, 16/09/17, FWP.
17 AM Black-headed Heron Ardea melanocephala --NSR.
18 R Goliath Heron Ardea goliath --1 (MM) C. Davies, 02/2017.
19 RB Hamerkop Scopus umbretta --1 (TH) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; 4 NP, Rokel/Seli River/ Reservoir FWP, 25/05/17.
20 RB Woolly-necked Stork Ciconia episcopus --10 (TI and TH) C. Davies, 02/2017, VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; 1 NP, Rokel/Seli River/ Reservoir FWP, 25/05/17; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
21 NEW for Sierra Leone : Black Stork Ciconia nigra, 1ex VO, LS survey 04/2017.
22 R Hadada Ibis Bostrychia hagedash Hadada Ibis--5 (TI and MM) C. Davies, 02/2017.
23 RB Spur-winged Goose Plectropterus gambensis --about 35 (TI and (MM)) C. Davies, 02/2017
24 R Hartlaub's Duck Pteronetta hartlaubii --1 flying downriver TI , C. Davies, 02/2017.
25 RB Bat Hawk Macheiramphus alcinus--1 (LM) C. Davies, 02/2017; AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017.
26 RB Black-shouldered Kite Elanus caeruleus 1 MG, Sea Coach Terminal, Freetown, 11/09/17.
27 AMB/P Black Kite Milvus migrans - NSR.
28 R African Fish Eagle Haliaeetus vocifer - 1 Shenge Coastal Training 30/09 - 01/10/2017 MS/DM.
29 RB Palm-nut Vulture Gypohierax angolensis --NSR - 7 - Shenge Coastal Training 30/09 - 01/10/2017 MS/DM; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; +/- 30, NP, Rokel/Seli River/ Reservoir FWP, 25/05/17. 30 RB (T) Hooded Vulture Necrosyrtes monachus --NSR -1 MG, 15/09/17, NPAA HQ, FWP ; Shenge Coastal Training 30/09 - 2 MS/DM, 01/10/2017.
31 R Western Banded Snake Eagle Circaetus cinerascens VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
32 RB African Harrier Hawk Polyboroides typus AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017. 1 NP, Rokel/Seli River/ Reservoir FWP, 25/05/17; VO, LS survey 04/2017; 1 MG, 12/09/17, Lumley Beach, FWP; 1 MG, 15/09/17, (Congo Dam) FWP; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
33 P Western Marsh Harrier Circus aeruginosus VO, LS survey 04/2017.
34 RB Shikra Accipiter badius --2 (Makeni and Freetown) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; 3 ST, Sea Coach Terminal, Freetown, 07/07/17; 1 MG, 16/09/17, FWP; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
35 RB Black Sparrowhawk Accipiter melanoleucus VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
36 AM Grasshopper Buzzard Butastur rufipennis --1 (MM) C. Davies, 02/2017.
37 RB Lizard Buzzard Kaupifalco monogrammicus--1 (Makeni) C. Davies, 02/2017; AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/122017.
38 RB Red-necked Buzzard Buteo auguralis --4 (TI and LM) C. Davies, 02/2017; AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
39 Cassin´s Hawk-Eagle--2 (TI) C. Davies, 02/2017.
40 RB Long-crested Eagle Lophaetus occipitalis - VO, LS survey 04/2017.
(41 RB (T) White-breasted Guineafowl Agelastes meleagrides (UGE) : NDA No Data Available/not recorded this year).
42 RB Crested Guineafowl Guttera pucherani --2 (TI C. Davies, 02/2017).
43 RB Stone Partridge Ptilopachus petrosus : At least 1, Loma Mountains DM, MS, 21-23/04/2017 .
44 RB Ahanta Francolin Francolinus ahantensis --6 (LM) and 6 heard (GE and TH C. Davies, 02/2017, AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
45 RB Double-spurred Francolin Francolinus bicalcaratus --4 (MM) C. Davies, 02/2017; AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
46 R White-spotted Flufftail Sarothrura pulchra--1 heard (TI) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
47 R? Buff-spotted Flufftail Sarothrura elegans; AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
48 RB Black Crake Amaurornis flavirostra, VO, LS survey 04/2017.
49 R Purple Swamphen Porphyrio porphyrio --1 (MM) C. Davies, 02/2017.
50 RB African Finfoot Podica senegalensis --1 (TI) C. Davies, 02/2017.
51 RB African Jacana Actophilornis africanus--about 30 (MM) C. Davies, 02/2017, VO, LS survey 04/2017.
52 P Eurasian Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus - 4 Shenge Coastal Training 30/09 - 01/10/2017 MS/DM.
53 P Pied Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta - Shenge Coastal Training 30/09 - 01/10/2017 MS/DM, 40.
54 RB Senegal Thick-knee Burhinus senegalensis --2 (TI) C. Davies, 02/2017.
55 RB Egyptian Plover Pluvianus aegyptius --2 (TI) C. Davies, 02/2017; J.; 1 (at least, cf. picture in report), ,Hall & rspb Team Mammal survey Gola,04/2017.
56 RB Collared Pratincole Glareola pratincola --6 (MM) C. Davies, 02/2017.
57 MB Rock Pratincole Glareola nuchalis --25 (TI) C. Davies, 02/2017.
58 P Little Ringed Plover Charadrius dubius - 30 Shenge Coastal Training 30/09 - 01/10/2017 MS/DM.
59 R Forbes's Plover Charadrius forbesi VO, LS survey 04/2017.
60 RB African Wattled Lapwing Vanellus senegallus --2 (MM) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
61 AMB White-headed Lapwing Vanellus albiceps --1 (TI) C. Davies, 02/2017.
62 P Bar-tailed Godwit Limosa lapponica 3 - Shenge Coastal Training 30/09 - 01/10/2017 MS/DM.
63 P Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus - 2 ST, Sea Coach Terminal, Freetown, 07/07/17 - 5 Shenge Coastal Training 30/09 - 01/10/2017 MS/DM; 1 MG, 16/09/17, FWP.
64 P Eurasian Curlew Numenius arquata - 200 - Shenge Coastal Training 30/09 - 01/10/2017 MS/DM.
65 P Marsh Sandpiper Tringa stagnatilis - Shenge Coastal Training 30/09 - 01/10/2017 MS/DM 1 .
66 P Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos --6 (Tiwai) C. Davies, 02/2017; 25 Shenge Coastal Training 30/09 - 01/10/2017 MS/DM.
67 P Gull-billed Tern Sterna nilotica - 1 Shenge Coastal Training 30/09 - 01/10/2017 MS/DM.
68 AM Royal Tern Sterna maxima -3 ST, Sea Coach Terminal, Freetown, 07/07/17; 10 Shenge Coastal Training 30/09 - 01/10/2017 MS/DM.
69 P Sandwich Tern Sterna sandvicensis - 1 MG, 12/09/17, Lumley Beach, FWP; Shenge Coastal Training 30/09 - 01/10/2017 MS/DM . Sandwich Tern was captured by youth around our marine shore came from Denmark ringing code 480 V-3 Denmark.
70 P Black Tern Chlidonias niger - 1 Freetown habour DM, 25/04/2017 ad non breeding plumage. or 1st summer.; a group of +/- 50, MG, Sea Coach Terminal, Freetown, 11/09/17.
71 P White-winged Tern Chlidonias leucopterus - 1 Freetown WR, 09/10/2017.
72 RB African Green Pigeon Treron calvus - AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; - VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017. VO, LS survey 04/2017; 1 MG, 15/09/17, (Congo Dam) FWP; MS Western Peninsular forest (Freetown), 28/11/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
73 RB Blue-headed Wood Dove Turtur brehmeri --2 seen (GE) and 5 heard C. Davies, 02/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
74 RB Tambourine Dove Turtur tympanistria--NSR.
75 RB Blue-spotted Wood Dove Turtur afer --10 seen 15 heard C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017, VO, LS survey 04/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
76 R Western Bronze-naped Pigeon Columba iriditorques --1 seen (GE) and about 30 heard at various sites C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
77 RB Red-eyed Dove Streptopelia semitorquata --NSR.
78 RB Vinaceous Dove Streptopelia vinacea --NSR.
79 P European Turtle Dove Streptopelia turtur - 3 MS/DM 01/10/2017.
80 R Laughing Dove Streptopelia senegalensis Laughing Dove-- (Freetown) NSR.
81 R (T) Tinneh (Grey) Parrot Psittacus erithacus: Cf special data collected in november & december 2017 surveys. Let's mention a maximum of 432 birds together around Shenge Town from the 16th November to the 12th December 2017.
82 RB Red-headed Lovebird Agapornis pullarius VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
83 R Great Blue Turaco Corythaeola cristata -, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; -8 seen 2 heard - various places - C. Davies, 02/2017, VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
84 RB Green Turaco / Guinea Turaco Tauraco persa --16 heard C. Davies, 02/2017, VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
85 RB Yellow-billed Turaco Tauraco macrorhynchus --, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; 6 heard (Gola only) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017. 86 RB Western Grey Plantain-eater Crinifer piscator Western Plantain-eater--2 heard (Gola East) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; 3 MG, Sea Coach Terminal, Freetown, 11/09/17.
87 AMB Levaillant's Cuckoo Clamator levaillantii , Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
88 AM Red-chested Cuckoo Cuculus solitarius--2 heard C. Davies, 02/2017.
89 M Black Cuckoo Cuculus clamosus , AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017.
90 R Dusky Long-tailed Cuckoo Cercococcyx mechowi --1 heard (LM) C. Davies, 02/2017.
91 R Olive Long-tailed Cuckoo Cercococcyx olivinus--1 heard (GN) C. Davies, 02/2017.
92 R African Emerald Cuckoo Chrysococcyx cupreus--1 seen (GE) 11 heard C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
93 AMB Klaas 's Cuckoo Chrysococcyx klaas-, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; 4 heard C. Davies, 02/2017, MS Western Peninsular forest (Freetown), 28/11/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
94 AMB Dideric Cuckoo Chrysococcyx caprius , VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
95 RB Yellowbill Ceuthmochares aereus , Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; C. Davies, 02/2017 (?);VO, LS survey 04/2017.
96 RB Black-throated Coucal Centropus leucogaster--6 heard C. Davies, 02/2017.
97 RB Senegal Coucal Centropus senegalensis --3 seen 3 heard C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; 1 MG, 12/09/17, Lumley Beach, FWP; 1 MG, 15/09/17, NPAA HQ, FWP; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
98 RB Barn Owl Tyto alba AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017.
99 RB (T) Rufous Fishing-owl Scotopelia ussheri (UGE) : 1 (TI) C. Davies, 02/2017.
100 RB African Wood Owl Strix woodfordii--3 heard (TI and TH) C. Davies, 02/2017.
101 RB Long-tailed Nightjar Caprimulgus climacurus--1 (TI) C. Davies, 02/2017.
102 M Black-shouldered Nightjar Caprimulgus nigriscapularis--2 heard (GN) C. Davies, 02/2017; AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017..
103 AMB Standard-winged Nightjar Macrodipteryx longipennis - AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017..
104 R Sabine's Spinetail Rhaphidura sabini--1 (TIi) C. Davies, 02/2017.
105 RB African Palm Swift Cypsiurus parvus - (Freetown) NSR - AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017..
106 R African Black Swift Apus barbatus; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
107 P Common Swift Apus apus - 5, MC, CES GuestHouse (Yakala Region - Northern SL) 05 April 2017.
108 RB Little Swift Apus affinis -- AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017.; 2 (Kono) C. Davies, 02/2017; 10 MC, CES GuestHouse (Yakala Region - Northern SL) 05 April 2017; 50 MG, 12/09/17, Lumley Beach, FWP; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
109 RB Narina's Trogon Apaloderma narina--1 seen (GN) and 3 heard C. Davies, 02/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
110 RB Chocolate-backed Kingfisher Halcyon badia --3 seen 16 heard, various places, C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
111 MB Grey-headed Kingfisher Halcyon leucocephala -- AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017.; 8, various places C. Davies, 02/2017.
112 RB Blue-breasted Kingfisher Halcyon malimbica -- AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; 1 (GE) C. Davies, 02/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
113 AMB Woodland Kingfisher Halcyon senegalensis --1 (Freetown) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; 2 NP, Rokel/Seli River/ Reservoir FWP, 25/05/17; 1 WR, FWPA, 09/10/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
114 RB Striped Kingfisher Halcyon chelicuti --1 (TH) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
115 AMB African Pygmy Kingfisher Ceyx pictus --6 various places, C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017.
116 R White-bellied Kingfisher Alcedo leucogaster - AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017.
117 RB Malachite Kingfisher Alcedo cristata Malachite Kingfisher--1 (TI) AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017.; - C. Davies, 02/2017.
118 RB Shining-blue Kingfisher Alcedo quadribrachys : VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
119 RB Pied Kingfisher Ceryle rudis - NSR
120 RB Blue-headed / Blue-moustached Bee-eater Merops muelleri - AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; 1 (Gola North) C. Davies, 02/2017.
121 RB Black Bee-eater Merops gularis --1 (en route GE to G N) C. Davies, 02/2017.
122 RB Little Bee-eater Merops pusillus --10 (TI and LM) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
123 AM White-throated Bee-eater Merops albicollis-- AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; , 5, MC, CES GuestHouse (Yakala Region - Northern SL) 05 April 2017. VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
124 P Blue-cheeked Bee-eater Merops persicus -- NSR
125 RB Blue-bellied Roller Coracias cyanogaster --1 (MM) C. Davies, 02/2017; 1 MG, Sea Coach Terminal, Freetown, 11/09/17.
126 MB Broad-billed Roller Eurystomus glaucurus -- AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017.; 10 various places, C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; 4, NP, Rokel/Seli River/ Reservoir FWP, 25/05/17.
127 RB Black Scimitarbill Rhinopomastus aterrimus VO, LS survey 04/2017.
128 RB White-crested Hornbill Tropicranus albocristatus--3 (TI) C. Davies, 02/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
129 RB Black Dwarf Hornbill Tockus hartlaubi --1 (GN) C. Davies, 02/2017.
130 RB Red-billed Dwarf Hornbill Tockus camurus--3 (TI, GN and GE) C. Davies, 02/2017.
131 RB African Pied Hornbill Tockus fasciatus --NSR -1 NP, Rokel/Seli River/ Reservoir FWP, 25/05/17; MS Western Peninsular forest (Freetown), 28/11/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017, VO, LS survey 04/2017.
132 AMB African Grey Hornbill Tockus nasutus VO, LS survey 04/2017.
133 RB Piping Hornbill Bycanistes fistulator--17 (TI and GE) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
134 R Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill Bycanistes subcylindricus -1 (GE) C. Davies, 02/2017
135 R Brown-cheeked Hornbill Bycanistes cylindricus (UGE) : 3 (GN) C. Davies, 02/2017; MS Loma Mountain, 2nd December to 6th 2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
136 R Black-casqued Hornbill Ceratogymna atrata --2 (GN) C. Davies, 02/2017.
137 RB (T) Yellow-casqued Hornbill Ceratogymna elata --about 40 - various places - C. Davies, 02/2017; MS, Tacugama Chimps Sanctuary, 21/11/2017. MS Western Peninsular forest (Freetown), 28/11/2017; MS Loma Mountain, 2nd December to 6th 2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
138 R Bristle-nosed Barbet Gymnobucco peli ; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
139 RB Naked-faced Barbet Gymnobucco calvus --8 (TI) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
140 RB Speckled Tinkerbird Pogoniulus scolopaceus --7 seen 6 heard, C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
141 RB Red-rumped Tinkerbird Pogoniulus atroflavus-- AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; 1 seen (TI) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
142 RB Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird Pogoniulus bilineatus AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017.; --3 seen, C. Davies, 02/2017; 1 MC, CES GuestHouse (Yakala Region - Northern SL) 05 April 2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
143 RB Hairy-breasted Barbet Tricholaema hirsuta -- AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; 1 (GN) C. Davies, 02/2017.
144 RB Vieillot's Barbet Lybius vieilloti--3 seen 4 heard (TH) C. Davies, 02/2017.
145 RB Double-toothed Barbet Lybius bidentatus VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017. 1 ST, The Hub Hotel, Freetown, 05/07/17.
146 RB Cassin's Honeybird Prodotiscus insignis --2 (TH) C. Davies, 02/2017.
147 R Yellow-footed Honeyguide Melignomon eisentrauti --1 (TI) C. Davies, 02/2017.
148 R Spotted Honeyguide Indicator maculatus --1 seen (TI) and 5 heard C. Davies, 02/2017.
149 RB Greater Honeyguide Indicator indicator --1 heard (LM) C. Davies, 02/2017.
150 R Willcocks's Honeyguide Indicator willcocksi --1 (GN) C. Davies, 02/2017.
151 R Little Green Woodpecker Campethera maculosa --5 C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
152 RB Buff-spotted Woodpecker Campethera nivosa--3 C. Davies, 02/2017.
153 RB Melancholy Woodpecker Dendropicos lugubris --3 (TH) C. Davies, 02/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
154 RB Cardinal Woodpecker Dendropicos fuscescens - VO, LS survey 04/2017.
155 RB Fire-bellied Woodpecker Dendropicos pyrrhogaster--2 seen (Tiand TH) and 1 heard C. Davies, 02/2017.
156 RB Grey Woodpecker Dendropicos goertae AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; -2 (Freetown) C. Davies, 02/2017; 1 MC, CES GuestHouse (Yakala Region - Northern SL) 05 -08 April 2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; 1 MG, Sea Coach Terminal, Freetown, 11/09/17; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
157 R Rufous-sided Broadbill Smithornis rufolateralis Rufous-sided Broadbill--4 heard (GN) C. Davies, 02/2017.
158 R African Broadbill Smithornis capensis VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017, VO, LS survey 04/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
159 R Sun Lark Galerida modesta, Loma Mountains DM, MS, 21-23/04/2017 .
160 R Square-tailed Saw-wing Psalidoprocne nitens --7 (GN and TH) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; 1 ST, The Hub Hotel, Freetown, 04/07/17; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12/2017.
161 RB Fanti Saw-wing Psalidoprocne obscura -- AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; 18 (TI and LM) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; 1 MG, Sea Coach Terminal, Freetown, 11/09/17; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017. 162 P Common Sand Martin Riparia riparia --common in suitable areas; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
163 MB Red-breasted Swallow Cecropis semirufa - VO, LS survey 04/2017; 1 NP, Bumbuna, 22/05/17; 3 ST, Sea Coach Terminal, Freetown, 07/07/17.
164 RB Lesser Striped Swallow Cecropis abyssinica-- AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; 10 (TI) C. Davies, 02/2017; ,2 MC, CES GuestHouse (Yakala Region - Northern SL) 05 April 2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017.
165 MB Red-rumped Swallow Cecropis daurica--19 C. Davies, 02/2017; 2 MC, CES GuestHouse (Yakala Region - Northern SL) 05 April 2017. 2 ST, The Hub Hotel, Freetown, 05/07/17.
166 RB Preuss's Cliff Swallow Petrochelidon preussi --7 (TI and LM) C. Davies, 02/2017.
167 RB White-throated Blue Swallow Hirundo nigrita--1 (hand-pulled ferry between TI and GE) C. Davies, 02/2017.
168 RB Red-chested Swallow Hirundo lucida --7 (villages near Gola) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017.
169 PW Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica --5 (TH) C. Davies, 02/2017; 2 MG, 12/09/17, Lumley Beach, FWP.
170 P Common House Martin Delichon urbicum - 1MC, CES GuestHouse (Yakala Region - Northern SL) 05 April 2017.
171 PW Western Yellow Wagtail Motacilla flava --about 10 (TH) C. Davies, 02/2017: VO, LS survey 04/2017.
172 RB African Pied Wagtail Motacilla aguimp --4 (TI) C. Davies, 02/2017.
173 RB Long-billed Pipit Anthus similis Loma Mountains DM, MS, 21-23/04/2017
174 PW Tree Pipit Anthus trivialis Tree Pipit--1 (TH) C. Davies, 02/2017.
175 RB Yellow-throated Longclaw Macronyx croceus; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
176 RB Red-shouldered Cuckoo-Shrike Campephaga phoenicea --4 (TH) C. Davies, VO, LS survey 04/201702/2017.
177 RB Little Greenbul Andropadus virens -- AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; 7 C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
178 RB Little Grey Greenbul Andropadus gracilis -6 (GN) C. Davies, 02/2017.
179 RB Ansorge's Greenbul /Andropadus ansorgei (Cameroon Sombe G.)VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
180 RB Slender-billed Greenbul Andropadus gracilirostris Slender-billed Greenbul--2 (TI and GN) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/122017.
181 RB Yellow-whiskered Greenbul Andropadus latirostris- AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; 3 seen 25 heard C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey, 11/12-2017.
182 RB Honeyguide Greenbul Baeopogon indicator--10 seen 25 heard C. Davies, 02/2017, MS Morselolo, 19/09/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey, 11/12-2017.
183 RB Spotted Greenbul Ixonotus guttatus--3 bathing in a river (GN) C. Davies, 02/2017.
184 RB Simple Greenbul Chlorocichla simplex-- AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; about 20 C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017.
185 RB Yellow-throated Leaflove Chlorocichla flavicollis - 1 MC, CES GuestHouse (Yakala Region - Northern SL) 05 -08 April 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
186 R Swamp Palm Bulbul Thescelocichla leucopleura-- AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; 15 seen 5 heard C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
187 RB Leaf-love Pyrrhurus scandens - AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
188 RB Icterine Greenbul Phyllastrephus icterinus --4 (GN) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
189 R (T) White-throated Greenbul Phyllastrephus albigularis VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017.
190 RB Red-tailed Bristlebill Bleda syndactylus AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; - VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
191 R (T) Green-tailed Bristlebill Bleda eximius (UGE) : VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
192 RB Grey-headed Bristlebill Bleda canicapillus --2 seen (Freetown) C. Davies, 02/2017 VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
193 RB Western Bearded Greenbul Criniger barbatus--3 seen (GE and GN) and 11 heard C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
194 RB Red-tailed Greenbul Criniger calurus--5 C. Davies, 02/2017.
195 RB (T) Yellow-bearded Greenbul Criniger olivaceus (UGE) : 4 seen (GE and GN) and 1 heard C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017.
196 RB Common Bulbul Pycnonotus barbatus --NSR; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
197 R Western Nicator Nicator chloris-- AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; 1 seen (TI) and 8 heard C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
198 RB Forest Robin Stiphrornis erythrothorax--1 seen (TI) 2 heard C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
199 P Common Nightingale Luscinia megarhynchos - VO, LS survey 04/2017.
200 RB Snowy-crowned Robin-Chat Cossypha niveicapilla - 1 , MC, CES GuestHouse (Yakala Region - Northern SL) 05 April 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
201 RB Forest Scrub Robin Cercotrichas leucosticta--6 heard C. Davies, 02/2017. MS, Tacugama Chimps Sanctuary, 21/11/2017.
202 RB (African) Common Stonechat Saxicola torquatus--3 (LM) C. Davies, 02/2017, At least 1, Loma Mountains DM, MS, 21-23/04/2017.
203 PW Whinchat Saxicola rubetra --2 (Bumbuna) C. Davies, 02/2017; 1 MC, CES GuestHouse (Yakala Region - Northern SL) 05 -08 April 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
204 RB Fire-crested Alethe (/Whiete Tailed) Alethe diademata --6 seen 25 heard C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
205 R White-tailed Ant Thrush Neocossyphus poensis--3 (TI and GE) C. Davies, 02/2017.
206 RB Finsch's Flycatcher-Thrush Stizorhina finschii -- AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; 6 seen 20 heard C. Davies; MS Morselolo 19/09/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
207 RB African Thrush Turdus pelios -- V.O. Freetown, AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; 1 MG, 16/09/17, FWP.
208 RB Black-headed Rufous Warbler Bathmocercus cerviniventris-(UGE) :-1 (LM) C. Davies, 02/2017;, MS. Morselolo 19/09/17. MS, Loma Mountain, 2nd December to 6th 2017.
209 RB Moustached Grass Warbler Melocichla mentalis AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; - VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017, VO, LS survey 04/2017.
210 PW Melodious Warbler Hippolais polyglotta --2 (Freetown) C. Davies, 02/2017.
211 RB Senegal Eremomela Eremomela pusilla --4 (TH) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017
212 R Green Crombec Sylvietta virens --3 (TH) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
213 RB Lemon-bellied Crombec Sylvietta denti --1 (TH) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
214 P Willow Warbler Phylloscopus trochilus --about 25 (TH) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017.
215 P Eurasian Blackcap Sylvia atricapilla--1 (LM) C. Davies, 02/2017.
216 R Kemp's Longbill Macrosphenus kempi VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12/2017.
217 RB Grey Longbill Macrosphenus concolor --6 seen 17 heard C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017 ; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12/2017.
218 RB Green Hylia Hylia prasina Green Hylia--6 seen about 50 heard C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
219 RB Red-faced Cisticola Cisticola erythrops -- AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; 1 (TH) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; , 1 MC, CES GuestHouse (Yakala Region - Northern SL) 05 -08 April 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
220 RB Singing Cisticola Cisticola cantans - AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
221 RB Whistling Cisticola Cisticola lateralis AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
222 RB Lazy/rock loving Cisticola Cisticola aberrans VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017.
223 RB Croaking Cisticola Cisticola natalensis VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
224 RB Short-winged / siffling Cisticola Cisticola brachypterus --1 (Bumbuna) C. Davies, 02/2017.
225 RB Tawny-flanked Prinia Prinia subflava - AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; 5 C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
226 RB (T) Sierra Leone Prinia Schistolais leontica(UGE) :--4 (LM) C. Davies, 02/2017, MS Loma Mountain, 2nd December to 6th 2017.
227 RB Red-winged Warbler Heliolais erythropterus--1 (Bumbuna) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
228 RB Sharpe's Apalis Apalis sharpie (UGE) : --7 seen about 20 heard C. Davies, 02/2017. MS, Serabu Koya [Kambui Hill] New Site, 19/11/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; 1 MG, 15/09/17, (Congo Dam) FWP; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
229 RB Green-backed Camaroptera Camaroptera brachyura--1 seen (TH) 2 heard C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; 1 MG, 12/09/17, Lumley Beach, FWP.
230 RB Olive-green Camaroptera Camaroptera chloronota --2 seen 4 heard (GN) C. Davies, 02/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
231 RB Oriole Warbler Hypergerus atriceps - AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; -3 (Freetown - golfe) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; 1 MG, Sea Coach Terminal, Freetown, 11/09/17; 1 MG, 12/09/17, Lumley Beach, FWP.
232 RB White-browed Forest Flycatcher Fraseria cinerascens--4 (TI) C. Davies, 02/2017.
233 RB Northern Black Flycatcher Melaenornis edolioides 1 MC, CES GuestHouse (Yakala Region - Northern SL) 05 -08 April 2017; - VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
234 RB Pale Flycatcher Bradornis pallidus --1 (TH) C. Davies, 02/2017.
235 PW Spotted Flycatcher Muscicapa striata , 1 MC, CES GuestHouse (Yakala Region - Northern SL) 05 April 2017.
236 RB Ussher's Flycatcher Muscicapa ussheri --1 (TH) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
237 P European Pied Flycatcher Ficedula hypoleuca--5 (TH and LM) C. Davies, 02/2017; 1 MC, CES GuestHouse (Yakala Region - Northern SL) 05 -08 April 2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
238 RB African Blue Flycatcher Elminia longicauda - ,1 MC, CES GuestHouse (Yakala Region - Northern SL) 05 April 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
239 RB Dusky Crested Flycatcher Elminia nigromitrata --1 (TI) C. Davies, 02/2017, VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12/2017.
240 RB Blue-headed Crested Flycatcher Trochocercus nitens --3 seen (TI) C. Davies, 02/2017, commonly heard; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12/2017.
241 RB African Paradise Flycatcher Terpsiphone viridis --1 (GE) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12/2017.
242 RB Red-bellied /Black-headed Paradise Flycatcher Terpsiphone rufiventer -- AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; 9 C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/122017.
243 RB Black-and-white Flycatcher Bias musicus, MS, Golf Club Lumley Beach - Freetown, 10/12/2017.
244 RB Chestnut /West African Wattle-eye Dyaphorophyia castanea -- AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; 5 (GN and TI) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
245 RB Brown-throated Wattle-eye Platysteira cyanea--4 seen (Freetown) and 5 heard C. Davies, 02/2017; , 1 MC, CES GuestHouse (Yakala Region - Northern SL) 05 April 2017.
246 RB Bioko Batis Batis poensis--2 (TI) C. Davies, 02/2017.
247 RB (T) White-necked Picathartes Picathartes gymnocephalus White-necked Rockfowl (UGE) :--5 (GN) C. Davies, 02/2017; MS, Serabu Koya [Kambui Hill] New Site, 19/11/2017. VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017.
248 RB Pale-breasted Illadopsis Illadopsis rufipennis --2 heard (GN) C. Davies, 02/2017.
249 RB Brown Illadopsis Illadopsis fulvescens - AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; 8 heard C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
250 R Blackcap Illadopsis Illadopsis cleaveri--2 seen 2 heard (GE) C. Davies, 02/2017.
251 RB Rufous-winged Illadopsis Illadopsis rufescens (UGE) : --1 seen 2 heard (GE) C. Davies, 02/2017, MS, Tacugama Chimps Sanctuary, 21/11/2017. VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
252 R Puvel's Illadopsis Illadopsis puveli - AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
253 RB Blackcap Babbler Turdoides reinwardtii VO, LS survey 04/2017.
254 RB Capuchin Babbler Phyllanthus atripennis AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017.
255 RB White-shouldered Black Tit Parus guineensis - VO, LS survey 04/2017.
256 RB Tit-hylia Pholidornis rushiae --1 (TH) C. Davies, 02/2017.
257 RB Western Violet-backed Sunbird Anthreptes longuemarei --1 (TH) C. Davies, 02/2017
258 RB Mouse-brown Sunbird Anthreptes gabonicus --9 (TI) C. Davies, 02/2017.
259 RB Green Sunbird Anthreptes rectirostris VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017.
260 RB Little Green/Seimund Sunbird Anthreptes seimundi--10 (GN) C. Davies, 02/2017.
261 RB Green-headed Sunbird Cyanomitra verticalis - AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; 1 ST, The Hub Hotel, Freetown, 05/07/17; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
262 RB Blue-throated Brown Sunbird Cyanomitra cyanolaema - AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017.
263 RB Western Olive Sunbird Cyanomitra obscura - AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; -10 seen 25 heard C. Davies, 02/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
264 RB Buff-throated Sunbird Chalcomitra adelberti VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
265 R Scarlet-chested Sunbird Chalcomitra senegalensis ; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
266 RB Collared Sunbird Hedydipna collaris --1 C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; 1 MG, 15/09/17, NPAA (HQ), FWP; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
267 RB Olive-bellied Sunbird Cinnyris chloropygius --4 (GN and TH) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
268 R Tiny Sunbird Cinnyris minullus VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017 MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
269 RB Variable Sunbird Cinnyris venustus -- NSR; AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
270 RB Johanna's Sunbird Cinnyris johannae--4 (TI and GE) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
271 R Superb Sunbird Cinnyris superbus VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/122017.
272 RB Splendid Sunbird Cinnyris coccinigastrus1 MC, CES GuestHouse (Yakala Region - Northern SL) 05 -08 April 2017; - VO, LS survey 04/2017.
273 RB Copper Sunbird Cinnyris cupreus(UGE) : --2 (Bumbuna) C. Davies, 02/2017; 1 MC, CES GuestHouse (Yakala Region - Northern SL) 05 -08 April 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; 1 MG, 15/09/17, NPAA (HQ), FWP.
274 RB African Yellow White-eye Zosterops senegalensis --4 (TH) C. Davies, 02/2017; 1 MG, 15/09/17, NPAA (HQ), FWP.
275 RB Common Fiscal Lanius collaris AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; --3 (THi) C. Davies, 02/2017; 1 MC, CES GuestHouse (Yakala Region - Northern SL) 05 -08 April 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
276 RB Yellow-billed Shrike Corvinella corvina VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017.
277 RB Many-coloured Bush-Shrike Telophorus multicolor AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; - VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
278 RB Orange/Sulphur-breasted Bush-Shrike Telophorus sulfureopectus--2 (MM and Freetown) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
279 RB Black-crowned Tchagra Tchagra senegalus-- AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; 4 seen 4 heard C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
280 RB Sabine's Puffback Dryoscopus sabini --6 heard C. Davies, 02/2017.
281 RB Northern Puffback Dryoscopus gambensis - AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; -5 (TI and Freetown) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017, VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; 1 MG, 16/09/17, FWP; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
282 RB Tropical Boubou Laniarius aethiopicus - AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017.; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
283 R Turati's Boubou Laniarius turatii (NE) : MS, Golf Club Lumley Beach - Freetown, 10/12/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
284 R Brubru Nilaus afer VO, LS survey 04/2017.
285 RB Red-billed Helmet-Shrike Prionops caniceps- AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017.; 7 (TI and GN) C. Davies, 02/2017.
286 R Black-winged Oriole Oriolus nigripennis --1 (TH) C. Davies, 02/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
287 RB Western Black-headed Oriole Oriolus brachyrhynchus-- AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; 6 seen 11 heard C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017. VO, LS survey 04/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017. 288 MB African Golden Oriole Oriolus auratus --1 (Bumbuna) C. Davies, 02/2017, ,1 MC, CES GuestHouse (Yakala Region - Northern SL) 05 April 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
289 R Square-tailed Drongo Dicrurus ludwigii - VO, LS survey 04/2017.
290 RB Shining Drongo Dicrurus atripennis Shining Drongo--5 (GN) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
291 RB Fork-tailed Drongo Dicrurus adsimilis : 3 NP, Rokel/Seli River/ Reservoir FWP, 25/05/17; Velvet-mantled/Fork-tailed Drongo (TH) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
292 RB Velvet-mantled Drongo Dicrurus modestus --18 (TI and Gola) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
293 RB Pied Crow Corvus albus 578 R Piapiac Ptilostomus afer - NSR.
294 R Copper-tailed Starling Lamprotornis cupreocauda Copper-tailed Starling--10 (GE) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
295 AMB Splendid Starling Lamprotornis splendidus --2 (TH) C. Davies, 02/2017.
296 RB Emerald Starling Lamprotornis iris (NE) : AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; 10 (TH and Bumbuna) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
297 AMB Violet-backed Starling Cinnyricinclus leucogaster -2 AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; 5 C. Davies, 02/2017; 1, MC, CES GuestHouse (Yakala Region - Northern SL) 05 April 2017.
298 RB Northern Grey-headed Sparrow Passer griseus --NSR.
299 RB Bush Petronia Petronia dentata--2 (Bumbuna) C. Davies, 02/2017.
300 RB (T) Gola Malimbe Malimbus ballmanni /Ballman´s Malimbe (UGE) --1 (GN) C. Davies, 02/2017.
301 RB Red-vented Malimbe Malimbus scutatus--2 (GN) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
302 RB Crested Malimbe Malimbus malimbicus --1 (GN) C. Davies, 02/2017.
303 RB Blue-billed Malimbe Malimbus nitens --2 (GE and GN) C. Davies, 02/2017.
304 RB Red-headed Malimbe Malimbus rubricollis --6 (TI) C. Davies, 02/2017.
305 RB Black-necked Weaver Ploceus nigricollis -- V.O. Freetown AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; 1 ST, The Hub Hotel, Freetown, 04/07/17.
306 RB Vieillot's Black Weaver Ploceus nigerrimus-- AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; about 20 (black and chestnut race) C. Davies, 02/2017, VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; 1 NP, Bumbuna,, 22/05/17; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
307 RB Village Weaver Ploceus cucullatus --NSR VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
308 RB Yellow-mantled Weaver Ploceus tricolor --3 (TI and TH) C. Davies, 02/2017.
308 RB Maxwell's Black Weaver Ploceus albinucha--3 (TI and GN) C. Davies, 02/2017.
309 RB Compact Weaver Ploceus superciliosus - VO, LS survey 04/2017.
310 RB Grosbeak Weaver Amblyospiza albifrons - VO, LS survey 04/2017.
311 MB Red-headed Quelea Quelea erythrops; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
312 RB Black-winged Bishop Euplectes hordeaceus VO, LS survey 04/2017; 1 MG, Sea Coach Terminal, Freetown, 11/09/17. 1 MG, FWP, 16/09/17.
313 RB Yellow-mantled Widowbird Euplectes macroura VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
314 RB Red-collared Widowbird Euplectes ardens - VO, LS survey 04/2017.
315 RB Grey-headed Negrofinch Nigrita canicapillus VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
316 RB Chestnut-breasted Negrofinch Nigrita bicolor--4 (Tiwai and Tinggi) C. Davis 02/2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
317 RB Grey-headed Oliveback Nesocharis capistrata - VO, LS survey 04/2017.
318 RB Orange-cheeked Waxbill Estrilda melpoda --1 (Tingi) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
319 RB Common Waxbill Estrilda astrild Common Waxbill--12 (LM) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017.
320 RB Western Bluebill Spermophaga haematina MS, Serabu Koya [Kambui Hill] New Site, 19/11/2017. MS, Tacugama Chimps Sanctuary, 21/11/2017; MS & DrM Kambui survey 11/12-2017.
321 RB Crimson Seedcracker Pyrenestes sanguineus MS, Golf Club Lumley Beach - Freetown, 10/12/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
322 RB Dybowski's Twinspot Euschistospiza dybowskii MS, Golf Club Lumley Beach - Freetown, 10/12/2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
323 R Yellow-winged Pytilia Pytilia hypogrammica--1 (TH) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
324 RB Red-billed Firefinch Lagonosticta senegala Red-billed Firefinch-- NSR.
325 R Black-bellied Firefinch Lagonosticta rara 1 MC, CES GuestHouse (Yakala Region - Northern SL) 05 -08 April 2017; - VO, LS survey 04/2017.
326 RB African Firefinch Lagonosticta rubricata--6 (TH) C. Davies, 02/2017; 1 MG, 15/09/17, (Congo Dam) FWP.
327 NEW for Sierra Lone - African silverbill Euodice cantans 32 ex (!)AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017.
328 RB Bronze Mannikin Lonchura cucullata - AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; 10 (Freetown) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, KHS 19- 22/04 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
329 RB Black-and-White Mannikin Lonchura bicolor, VO, LS survey 04/2017.
330 R Parasitic Weaver Anomalospiza imberbis - VO, LS survey 04/2017.
331 R Pin-tailed Whydah Vidua macroura Pin-tailed Whydah--about 20, C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017; 30 MG, 16/09/17, FWP.
332 R Togo Paradise Whydah Vidua togoensis --1 male (Bumbuna) C. Davies, 02/2017.
333 RB Jambandu Indigobird Vidua raricola prob. --1 (TH) C. Davies, 02/2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
334 RB Yellow-fronted Canary Serinus mozambicus --1 (Bumbuna) C. Davies, 02/2017; 1 , MC, CES GuestHouse (Yakala Region - Northern SL) 05 April 2017. 1 ST, The Hub Hotel, Freetown, 04/07/17.
335 RB Cabanis's Bunting Emberiza cabanisi --2 (MM) C. Davies, 02/2017.
336 RB Cinnamon-breasted Bunting Emberiza tahapisi /Gosling´s Bunting- AK, Foria (Northern SL) 19/02/2017; 6 (TH and LM) C. Davies, 02/2017; 1, MC, CES GuestHouse (Yakala Region - Northern SL) 05 April 2017; VO, LS survey 04/2017.
Mammals
As far as mammals are concerned, some very interesting data have been recorded in April 2017 by a group of 4 Britons that focused on 3 places for their fielwork with the help of local RSPB guides: T : Tiwai; S Sileti; G: Gola.
Their final mammal list goes as follows :
1. Allen’s Wood Mouse Hylomyscus alleni T
2. Pel’s Scaly-tailed Squirrel Anomalurus pelii T
3. African Palm Civet Nandinia binotata G, S
4. Straw-colored Fruit Bat Eidolon helum T
5. Hammer-headed Fruit Bat Hypsignathus monstrosus M
6. Buettikofer’s Epauletted Bat Epomops buettikoferi T
7. Noack’s Roundleaf Bat Hipposideros ruber (and/or H. caffer/ H fulignosus) T
8. Unidentified Horseshoe Bat T
9. Beatrix’s Bat Glauconycteris beatrix T
10. Demidoff’s Galago Galagoides demidoff T
11. Thomas’ Galago Galagoides thomasi T, S
12. Potto Perodicticus potto T, S
13. Western Pied Colobus Colobus polykomos T, S
14. Western Red Colobus Piliocolobus badius T
15. Olive Colobus Procolobus verus T
16. Sooty Mangabey Cercocebus atys T
17. Campbell’s Monkey Cercopithecus campbelli T, S
18. Diana Monkey Cercopithecus diana T, S
19. Lesser Spot-nosed Monkey Cercopithecus petaurista T
20. Green Monkey Chlorocebus sabaeus T
21. Pygmy Hippopotamus Hexaprotodon liberiensis G
22. Red River Hog Potamochoerus porcus T*
23. Water Chevrotain Hyemoschus aquaticus G
24. Royal Antelope Neotragus pygmaeus S
25. Maxwell’s Duiker Cephalophus maxwellii M, S
26. Yellow-backed Duiker Cephalophus silvicultor S
27. Western Tree Hyrax Dendrohyrax dorsalis S
Cf. their report and record shots cf. John Hall's on line documents : http://www.mammalwatching.com/2017/04/15/pygmy-hippo-2017-search-podgy-unicorn/ https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=7487&subview=grid&user_id=jonhall100
As far as sea mammals are concerned let's finally mention 2 Humpback whales off Banana Island, Freetown Peninsula, Sierra Leone - 4th November 2017.