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Uganda Africa Safari & Gorilla Trek

 

 

Nile Boat Trip To The Delta

   
   

 

 

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These were the largest Hippos we saw. They cannot swim so when you see them their feet are on the ground

 

 

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Goliath Heron

 

 

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Shoebill Stork has prehistoric looks. Height up to 5 feet tall and 14 pounds. The hook on his beak is for hooking fish. They tend to be nocturnal and very elusive. They can live up to 50 years. Bird watchers come from all over the world to see the few left in existence. Our guide said some literally cry when they do see them, but most go home without the experience. We saw two!

 

 

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This Shoebill stood at least 4+ feet tall and was less than 15 feet away from us on the bank of the Nile

 

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Comorants sitting in the tree looking for fish, then diving to get them, eat them then back to the tree to dry their wings

 

 

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Comorants in flight
Whistling Ducks

 

 

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Pied King Fisher
Sausage Tree

 

 

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Giant King Fisher

 

 

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Malachite King Fisher
Grey Kestral

 

 
 
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