Piapiac

Piapiac

The Piapiac is related to the Asian ground Jays and is a member of the Crow family of birds. Bird information. Where can we see a Piapiac? The pictures above were photographed between Footsteps and the beach at our newly formed water park. Otherwise common across The Gambia preferring dry open habitats and gardens. What does it […]

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Bearded Barbet

Bearded-Barbet

The Bearded Barbet gets its name from the prominent bristles which are on the underside of its beak. Bird information. Where can we see a Bearded Barbet? The pictures above were photographed in the Penjem community forest and Tujering woods, south of Tanji. Otherwise common across The Gambia preferring forests and woodlands. What does it

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Cut-throat Finch

Cut-throat-Finches

It’s easy to see why this little finch is called a Cut-throat as it literally looks as if its throat has been cut. Also known as the Bearded finch, the Ribbon Finch, simply the Cut-throat, and also the weaver finch. Bird information. Where can we see a Cut-throat Finch? The pictures above were photographed a short distance from

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Abyssinian roller

Abyssinian-Roller

The Abyssinian roller sometimes called The Senegal roller gets its name from its impressive aerial acrobatics during courtship. Bird information. Where can we see an Abyssinian roller? The pictures above were photographed at Faraba Banta rice fields and Tanji wetlands. A regular visitor to Footsteps and is guaranteed if you take the short walk to

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Royal tern

Royal-Tern

Royal tern are named appropriately wearing a black crown on their heads. Where is the Royal tern found? As mentioned earlier, he is seen at the newly formed water park close to Footsteps which in the past was a sand quarry. Now it has filled with water its become quite a birding hotspot! In Gambia for

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Rose Ringed Parakeet

Rose-ringed-Parakeet

Rose Ringed Parakeet are present daily at Footsteps. Usually in groups as illustrated in the short video below. Short video of Rose Ringed Parakeets at Footsteps © Emyr Evans Where is the Rose Ringed Parakeet found? As mentioned earlier, he is seen at Footsteps mainly because they like forest interiors. In Gambia for example it is generally

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Yellow-billed shrike

Yellow-billed-Shrikes

The Yellow-billed shrike is found all over Gambia and daily in and around Footsteps. Its a bird that likes you to know its around and has a loud call. Bird information. Where can we see a Yellow-billed shrike? It is found at Footsteps and all over The Gambia and mainland Africa, the two birds pictured above were

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