Namibia Parks
By Anthony Ham
Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the 'Botswana & Namibia' guide.
Namib-Naukluft NP is a great birding destination with over 200 species recorded. The area around the dunes of Sossusvlei is extremely dry and although there are some interesting species to be found, such as the dune lark, this is not the prime birding area. For prime birding, head for the Naukluft Mountains where many more species are present and easier to spot. Sandwich lagoon on the coast is great for Palearctic waders in the Wet season. Migrants are present from November to April.
Notable Birds in Namib-Naukluft NP
Locally common
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Birding Specials –Treats for Avid Birders
(E) endemic = only lives in Namibia(NE) near-endemic = also lives in neighboring countries
Best Time for Bird Watching
Bird watching is best in the summer, from November to April, when migrants from Europe and northern Africa are present. Most birds of prey are resident and can be seen throughout the year.
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