Lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Perched on the wide branch of a fig tree, the lion adopts a regal pose. Your hands quiver as a spine-tingling roar rings out across the plains. Your camera clicks to capture the …
Renowned for its big cats, large mammals, and primates, Queen Elizabeth National Park is also home to over 600 bird species. There's enough avifauna here to keep even the most experienced birders happy.
The handsome francolin is a large terrestrial forest bird.
Lake George is home to the rare saddle-billed stork.
The martial eagle sits in the canopy of Kyambura Gorge.
The grey crowned crane is found at Lake Mutanda and QENP.
The black-headed weaver is a beautiful bird.
The Kazinga Channel is home to the African skimmer.
The grey crowned heron has a wingspan of 1.6-2m.
Queen Elizabeth National Park is home to a plethora of bird life due to its rich variety of habitats, from the dense tropical forest of Kyambura Gorge to the wetland habitats of Lakes Edward and George.
Over 600 bird species have been recorded in Queen Elizabeth National Park, the most comprehensive checklist of any protected region in East Africa.
Lake George is a birder’s utopia, and its wetlands are home to over 150 bird species, including the African jacana and the rare saddle-billed stork.
In March 1988, Lake George’s wetlands were designated as Uganda’s first Ramsar site due to their rich biodiversity. The lesser flamingo has been spotted several times at Lake Edward.
Many other aquatic bird species are found around the Kazinga Channel, including the African Fish Eagle, the African skimmer, and the yellow-billed stork.
Kyambura Gorge is home to the African finfoot, the blue-headed bee-eater, the martial eagle, and the white-tailed lark.
The ‘Lake Edward Flats’ in the Ishasha sector are a swampy habitat that contains the elusive Shoebill stork. This giant stork-like bird is unmissable for birdwatchers, and is the 'crown jewel' on many birding lists.
The Shoebill is a tall bird which can grow up to 1.52m. Its wingspan ranges from 7 ft 7 in to 8 ft 6 in. The Shoebill is known for its slow movements, so lucky birdwatchers may get to experience an extended encounter with one.
Shoebill enthusiasts should also visit Mabamba Swamp on the northern shore of Lake Victoria.
Birdwatching is possible all year round at Queen Elizabeth National Park.
For travellers who want to maximise their chances of getting good weather conditions, we recommend that you go bird watching during June to September. These months have low rainfall, and there are plenty of food sources for the birds.
Migratory birds visit Queen Elizabeth National Park from November to April, and the drier months of January to February are a good time to see them.
Sunrise at QENP, safaris start early for the best sightings.
Perched on the wide branch of a fig tree, the lion adopts a regal pose. Your hands quiver as a spine-tingling roar rings out across the plains. Your camera clicks to capture the …
From the crystal waters of the Kazinga Channel to the rugged wilderness of the Ishasha sector, Queen Elizabeth National Park has stunning natural beauty. With wildlife ranging from…
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