Rwanda, Day 5 morning. Akagera national park

I checked into a lodge just outside the park when arriving, as it was getting dark. There was enough light to get a photo of the African Wood-Owl in the header image. In the morning, another early start, and a short drive to the park entrance. Between the lodge and the visitors centre there were already over 20 new species.

Black-collared Barbets

White-browed Coucal

Red-necked Spurfowl

Blue-cheeked Bee-eater

This Great Spotted Cuckoo was perched within the branches of the tree. It had never been reported in this park previously, so I decided to include the photo, even if it is not the best view of the bird.

This was the first time I had seen a White Rhinoceros outside of a zoo, this one accompanied by Western Cattle Egrets.

These 3 Bare-faced Go-away-birds were hunting termites. My guide thought they were called “Go-away-birds” because of their call, which sounds a bit like “Go”, they are quite noisy and travel in small groups.