Uganda ParksMurchison Falls NP is one of the best places in Africa to find the prehistoric-looking shoebill stork. Sightings of this sought-after bird are almost guaranteed on a boat trip on the Victoria Nile towards the Lake Albert delta. This boat trip, as well as the more popular ‘launch’ trip towards Murchison Falls, are, in fact, great for checking off many water-associated birds. With 53 species recorded, raptors are also very well represented. The park’s impressive checklist contains more than 450 species in total. Migratory birds are present from November to April.
Notable Birds in Murchison Falls
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Birding Specials –Treats for Avid Birders
Best Time for Bird Watching
The birdlife in Murchison Falls is good year-round, but at its best from January to March. This is the low tourist season, but there is plenty of bird activity. December to February has the least rain, while April to May and August to October have the most rain. The heavy rains might result in delays due to impassable roads and slippery hiking trails and can limit your bird-watching time. Migratory birds are present from November to April.
Best Parks for Birding –Including Birding Rating
Murchison Falls is excellent for seeing a wide array of common birds and specials, including the sought-after shoebill. Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga National Park are the most accessible sites for Albertine Rift endemics, and Semuliki is the only place in East Africa to see many Guinea-Congo regional species.
- Bwindi Impenetrable NP 4.1/5 50 Birding Ratings
- Queen Elizabeth NP 4.4/5 67 Birding Ratings
- Murchison Falls NP 4.4/5 60 Birding Ratings
- Lake Mburo NP 4.3/5 30 Birding Ratings
- Mgahinga Gorilla NP 3.9/5 10 Birding Ratings
- Toro-Semliki WR 4.1/5 9 Birding Ratings
- Budongo 4.4/5 9 Birding Ratings
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