Marsabit National Park
Birds
Kenya Parks
Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guide to Kenya.
Marsabit National Park is a birder’s paradise. It has almost 500 species recorded, including 52 different raptors – the rarest of which is the bearded vulture (lammergeier). The crater lakes are great to spot many waders.
Just north of the park lies the black lava Dida Galgalla desert, which is the best place to look for the endemic Williams’s lark (restricted to Kenya) and a number of near-endemics (restricted to Kenya and marginal areas beyond), including the Somali bee-eater, masked lark and Somali sparrow.
Notable Birds in Marsabit NP
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(E) endemic = only lives in Kenya(NE) near-endemic = also lives in neighboring countries
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Best Time for Bird Watching
Any time of the year will be rewarding for birders visiting Marsabit. However, if possible, November and April should be avoided as the rains in these months may interfere with your plans. Generally a lot of the park’s more unusual specials are resident, so they can be spotted at any time. November to April sees the arrival of migrant species.
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