Top 10 birdlife photos

Here we share some of our favourite photography of the birdlife in The Gambia. What will you get the opportunity to see when you visit?

With over 600+ species to witness, The Gambia is a fantastic destination for keen or amateur birders. To give you just a small flavour of what you could see when you head out with your binoculars, here's our top 10 birdlife photos in The Gambia... 

1. Little Bee Eaters, found in grasslands, thin scrub and forest edges.

Image credit, Chris Packham

2. Black Kite, can be found in protected areas such as Tanji Bird Reserve and Abuko Nature Reserve.

​Image credit, Chris Packham 

3. Hooded Vulture, sadly considered critically endangered, they can be found in coastal areas and near human settlements, where they may scavenge in dump sites.

​Image credit, Chris Packham 

4. Black Egret, they are often found in shallow, open freshwater habitats, such as Kotu Creek, Marakissa River Camp and other marshes.

Image credit, Chris Packham  

5. Yellow-bill Stock, view them in wetland areas such as lakes, mudflats and reserves.

Image credit, Chris Packham 

6. Black Wing Stilt, this species has a specific breeding site, found in various shallow lakes, marshlands and other wetlands.

Image credit, Chris Packham 

7. Greater Painted Snipe, it calls places such as Kotu and Abuko rice fields home. They can also be seen along Allahein River and in the Tanji Bird Reserve.

​Image credit, Chris Packham 

8. Hammerkop, look for them near Kotu Bridge and the mangroves around the Kotu region.

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Image credit, Chris Murphy

9. Red-billed Firefinch, often found near villages and lodges, as well as open grassland and cultivated areas. They are often at popular birding spots such as Lamin Jetty and Kotu Creek.

Image credit, Chris Packham

10. Short-toed Eagle, often found along the north bank of the River Gambia and areas such as Tendaba and the Lower River region.

Image credit, Chris Packham 

 

To find out more about birdwatching in The Gambia, visit our birdwatching holidays page.