Saiwa Swamp National Park
Birds
Kenya Parks
Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many guidebooks to African destinations, including the DK Eyewitness Guide to Kenya.
Saiwa Swamp National Park is a superb bird-watching destination, with more than 300 species recorded in a tiny area. No cars are permitted in the park, and birders can explore the trails unguided. Look out for spectacular western specials such as Ross’s turaco, double-toothed barbet, yellow-billed barbet, red-headed bluebill and grey-winged robin-chat (the latter often skulks in undergrowth near the campsite). Stilted platforms overlooking the marsh provide a vantage point for spotting the likes of grey crowned crane, blue-headed coucal and broad-billed roller.
Notable Birds in Saiwa Swamp NP
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Saiwa Swamp has an extraordinary number of birds recorded for such a small area, making it a great birding destination year-round. Better still, almost all of its birding specials are resident and might be spotted at any time of year. Migratory birds are present from November to April. During the wettest months, from April to August, frequent showers might sometimes interfere with your enjoyment of birding.
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