Gambia

Long-tailed cormorant

Great-Long-tailed-Cormorant

The Long-tailed cormorant is also known as A Reed cormorant and can be found all over The Gambia where there is water. It is of course related to The Great cormorant but around half its size as in photo 1. All pictures are ©Rob Carr. Bird information. Where can we see a Long-tailed cormorant? The […]

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White-faced whistling duck

White-faced-Whistling-Duck

The White-faced whistling duck is so named because of its white face and its loud whistle-like call. The ducks in the pictures below have cream-coloured faces due to staining from the muddy water. Bird information. Where can we see a White-faced whistling duck? These ducks were photographed at our newly formed water park, a short

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Senegal thick-knee

Gambia birding - SenegalThick Knee

The Senegal thick-knee is a stone curlew which takes its name from its pronounced leg joints and of course, it is found in Senegal. Bird information. Where can we see a Senegal thick knee? The pictures above were photographed between Footsteps and the beach and also at Kotu Creek. Otherwise common across The Gambia preferring dry open

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The Oyster Women of The Gambia

cleaning their catch

The women of The Gambia have long been known for their skill in oyster harvesting. In recent years, this traditional occupation has become an important source of income for many Gambian women. The Gambia is home to a wide variety of oyster species, which makes it one of the best places for oyster harvesting. The

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Northern puffback

Northern-Puffback

The Northern puffback is another little bird which is found inside Footsteps and on the short walk to our local beach. The male and female as pictured below are quite different in appearance. Bird information. Where can we see a Northern puffback? The birds pictured above were photographed between Footsteps and the beach, close to our newly

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Broad-billed roller

Broad-billed-Roller

The Broad-billed roller is found at Footsteps and its immediate surrounding area. It is also known as a Cinnamon roller and African Broad-billed roller. Bird information. Where can we see a Broad-billed roller? The birds pictured above were photographed from the path leading to Footsteps but can also be seen across The Gambia where there is

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Greater honeyguide

Greater-Honeyguide

The Greater honeyguide gets its name from its ability to guide humans to honey. I know this sounds far-fetched but it’s absolutely true. These incredible birds have a long-standing symbiotic relationship with humans. The Boran honey hunters in East Africa follow the Honeyguide to bee’s nests and when the hunters have taken the honey this

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