Bangweulu Wetlands
Birds
Zambia Parks
Philip has traveled through Zambia several times and is the author of more than 20 guidebooks to various African destinations.
Bangweulu Wetlands is an amazing birding destination with over 400 species recorded. From December to March, when floodwaters are high, the area is an important stopover and food source for migrating birds. However, many alluring marsh specials can be seen throughout the year, and the star attraction is the endangered shoebill. Thanks to the ‘shoebill guardian program’, which employs local fishers to monitor nests, these elusive birds thrive here. Shoebill Island Camp is the perfect base for bird-watching drives, walks and boat trips.
Notable Birds in Bangweulu Wetlands
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Best Time for Bird Watching
Bangweulu Wetlands is a great birding destination throughout the year. However, the best time is in the wet summer months – December to March – when floodwaters spill across the plains providing a feeding ground for migratory birds. Although mokoro (canoe) trips might still be available during the rains, the area becomes inaccessible at this time. Therefore, November tends to be a better compromise.
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