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Migration is one of the great wonders of nature. More and more we discover the secrets, finding absolutely amazing facts. One bird even flies more than 1.000.000 km, or 3 times from Earth to Moon!!!!!!

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

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

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

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

From the 8 bee-eaters in The Gambia , the swallow-tailed bee-eaters are the only ones with a forked tail. And they really like to be photographed

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

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

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

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