Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) first sighting – Uganda

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Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) first sighting – Uganda

We were taken in small boats in shallow water through papyrus and over 100 metres away our first sighting of the Shoebill.  We stopped and watched, after some time the bird started to come closer and close to us.  Such an exciting experience being in the presence of this very rare and special bird.

  • Species:Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex)
  • Bird Type:Adult - first sighting some 100 metres away
  • FamilyShoebill (Balaenicipitidae)
  • Date Taken20170803
  • Location:Mabamba Wetlands
  • Area:Near Kampala
  • Country:Uganda
  • Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA05803a Shoebill 1 Mabamba Wetlands Uganda Aug17 PH1_7613
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