Birding

The quirky bird with a smaller red horn – Tanzanian Red-Billed Hornbill

The Tanzanian Red-Billed Hornbill (Tockus ruahae) is found in open, wooded savanna with sparse groundcover, especially areas heavily trampled by…

3 years ago

Diedericks Cuckoo – the bird whose call is it’s name

The Diedericks Cuckoo has a very distinctive call, which just so happens to sound much like its name. It is…

3 years ago

Can you see the Spotted Thick-knee on our birding tours?

The answer to this question is 'Yes'. The Spotted Thick-knee is native to the grasslands and savannahs of sub-Saharan Africa…

3 years ago

The feathered and the nestless Black-bellied Bustard

Hearing a Black-bellied Bustard is an unusual experience. They have a rather striking call. Identification assistance  The male and female…

3 years ago

Why you should see the Yellow-billed Stork on a birding tour

Seeing a Yellow-billed Stork (Latin name - Mycteria Ibis) is an unusual experience. They are not small birds, which makes…

3 years ago

Augur Buzzard – A guaranteed sighting with Tanzania Birding

The joy of birding is best shared, and so, this week, the bird we are following is the Augur Buzzard.…

4 years ago

The Red-billed Firefinch – for a more vibrant birding experience

Following hot on the heels of our Facebook bird of the week post, we present our bird of the week…

4 years ago

7 Kinds of birds nests from around the world (and how to tell them apart)

Want to know where birds choose to lay their eggs? In a birds nest of course. But this doesn't mean…

4 years ago

How to get your Kids interested in Bird Watching

For a hobby your kids can start that is educational but loads of fun (and can be done when sheltering…

4 years ago

Apps and Checklists to keep you birding fit

Birding Apps and checklists can keep you up to date with the latest information on what birds are being seen…

4 years ago