10,000 Birds

APRIL 15, 2015

My connection with Ghana began rather unexpectedly (and as it turned out, rather humorously) more than ten years ago. We already had South Africa, Zambia and Uganda under our belts, but my clients’ request for the next year came right out of the blue: Ghana! What makes Ghana so special?

Ghana 191

Ghana Hunters Guinea Gambia 191

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 9, 2012

The IOC world birdlist recognizes 90 species that bear the name “weaver” or “malimbe” Not all of these are true weavers as we will discuss below. Image taken by Adam Riley in Ghana. Photo taken by Adam Riley in Ghana. Of these 90, all occur in Africa bar 5 Asian and 2 Malagasy weavers.

Tanzania 220

Tanzania Buffalo Kenya Namibia 220

10,000 Birds

APRIL 16, 2012

Through his extensive travels, Chris has come to know Ghana very well and shares why this West African country should be high on every birder’s bucket list. Chocolate-backed Kingfisher , sometimes seen from the canopy walkway Woodland Kingfisher – A very common species, but always a pleasure! Truly fantastic.

Ghana 175

Ghana Guinea Birds Eagles 175