With over 1060 species of birds (10% of the total world’s bird species), Uganda is a True Birdwatcher’s Paradise and a place to be. Perfect locations for bird watching include Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary, Entebbe Botanical Gardens, Mabira Forest and all the 10 national Parks (including Queen Elizabeth National Park, Semliki and Mount Elgon National Parks) can be visited for bird watching.
Other important bird areas include
- Sango bay,
- Nyamiriro Swamp,
- Kyambura Reserve,
- Lake Opeta and Bisina,
- Nabugabo Wetland,
- Echuya Forest Reserve,
- Budongo Forest Reserve and
- Mount Moroto Forest Reserve.
Birds to See in Uganda
Some of the bird species you will encounter include the rare Shoebill stork, 17 species of Bitterns, herons and egrets, African Darter, 2 species of Cormorants, 2 species of Pelicans, Hammerkop, 7 species of Ibises and spoonbills among others.
