Lake Bogoria National Reserve

Birds

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By Anthony Ham

Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.

Lake Bogoria National Reserve has more than 350 birds on its list, but the main attraction is an estimated two million lesser flamingos which flock in the shallow waters feeding on algae. Mixed in are many greater flamingos as well. Lake Bogoria is one of the best places in Kenya to see large flocks of these birds. Plenty of other waterbirds are easy to spot, and the call of a fish eagle is never far off.

Notable Birds in Lake Bogoria NR

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African fish eagle
Common

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Facts & Figures

Bird Species

350+

Migratory Birds

Nov to Apr

Best Time for Bird Watching

Lake Bogoria is a good bird-watching destination at any time of the year, but the best time is from November to April – during these months the migrants from Europe and north Africa are present. This coincides with the breeding season when many species are nesting. Although good for birding, April tends to be very wet and isn’t recommended for general wildlife viewing.