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A walking umbrella

A walking umbrella

Very often a picture says more than 1000 words. Certainly concerning the black heron, generally known as the umbrella-bird. A…

Never travelling together: the osprey

Never travelling together: the osprey

Many birds are migrating: west-east, north-south, even high-low. Also the osprey, a trip from 30 to 45 days. Alone, completely…

About a hammer, a head and a very big nest

About a hammer, a head and a very big nest

A hamerkop is mot colorful, does not fly spectacular but still is a very special bird......

A hunter in your garden : the shikra

A hunter in your garden : the shikra

Hours and hours of birding , but also a raptor in your garden : that's birding in The Gambia

The swallow-tailed bee-eaters: friends of your camera

The swallow-tailed bee-eaters: friends of your camera

From the 8 bee-eaters in The Gambia , the swallow-tailed bee-eaters are the only ones with a forked tail. And…

An absolutely must-see: the common wattle-eye

An absolutely must-see: the common wattle-eye

A little fly-catcher with 3 names , go for a close-up from a spectacular african bird.

About a living book and 2 others

About a living book and 2 others

Male, female, juvenile, breeding....A little help for identification is sometimes more than welcome.....

7 DAYS? OR 10? MAYBE 15 ?

7 DAYS? OR 10? MAYBE 15 ?

First time The Gambia. So some questions: vaccinations, safety, what to do/see, and...how many days?

Kotu, the creek of the kingfishers

Kotu, the creek of the kingfishers

Kotu creek is the best known hotspot of The Gambia. Discovering it is a perfect way to start your trip.

Guides on the road

Guides on the road

Guides on the road, to find new hotspots

Finally, hello The Gambia

Finally, hello The Gambia

Your first steps in The Gambia : what will happen at the airport BJL, Banjul, Gambia.

How many lifers?

How many lifers?

That great moment you see a ,,new" bird, a lifer.

WELCOME,

WELCOME,

A welcome from Fatou, Foday and all of Fatou Tours.