Namibia, Botswana & Zimbabwe Overland Adventure III 23rd September to 10th October 2019 (18 days) Trip Report

Victoria Falls by Andre Bernon

Trip report compiled by Tour Leader: André Bernon

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Tour Summary From the Khomas Hochland Mountains and plateau, down to the Namib desert and surrounding coastline, up into the dry Etosha Pan and National Park, further west into the Caprivi Strip, a few well-spent nights on the Panhandle of the Okavango Delta and ending off in one of the seven natural wonders of the world, Victoria Falls. This trip covered some fantastic areas, beautiful scenery, great bird and mammal sightings and enjoyable accommodation and food to boot. ______Top bird list (as chosen by participants):

1. Southern Ground Hornbill 5. Ruppell’s Korhaan 2. Southern Carmine Bee-eater 6. Blue Crane 3. Schalow’s Turaco 7. Dune Lark 4. African Fish Eagle 8. Lilac-breasted Roller ______Tour in Detail We started our long-awaited trip in the capital Windhoek, getting some tricky species such as Orange River Francolin, Chestnut Weaver, Bradfield's Swift and the beautiful Violet-eared and Black-faced Waxbills, before making our way south-west to the top of the Spreetshoogte Pass. Our accommodation was set amongst granite boulders, which played backdrop to some nice looks at Klipspringer, Mountain Zebra, and even Meerkat. Some good bird species here were Bokmakierie, Mountain Wheatear, Dusky Sunbird, White-throated Canary, and Great Sparrow. We then made our way down the Spreetshoogte Pass and enjoyed the most amazing views of the Namib Desert below. We stopped for a short while at Namibia's smallest town, Solitaire, right before spotting a small group of Rüppell's Korhaans. The drive further west to Walvis Bay was exciting with more great scenery and many Common Ostrich, Gemsbok, Springbok, Greater Kestrel, and Namaqua Sandgrouse. We reached the coastal town and were welcomed by a myriad of birds sifting through the waters of the lagoon, right on our doorstep.

Walvis Bay produced soaking looks at Namibia's only endemic, Dune Lark as well as a small family of Gray's Lark. Scanning the Atlantic proved rewarding as we managed good looks at Northern Giant and Wilson's Storm Petrels, Sooty Shearwater and stunning Cape Gannets. Welwitschia plant by Andre Bernon The saltworks and lagoon gave us many Cape Cormorant, Chestnut-banded Plover, Bar-tailed Godwit, Terek Sandpiper, thousands of Lesser and Greater Flamingo, Damara Tern and Cape Teals amongst thousands of Curlew Sandpiper and Little Stint.

After a great time on the coast, we pushed further inland towards Erongo. En route, we viewed the prehistoric Welwitschia plants which grow in the desert, living off moisture from the fog and can reach up to two-thousand years in age! We then visited the fantastic Spitzkoppe Inselberg which juts out of the surrounding flat landscape. Our main target here was the restricted Herero Chat and after some dedicated searching, we managed to find a pair in the cool shade within a thicket. We eventually made way for Erongo. We had a great time here in this scenic place. Rock Hyraxes, Dassie Rats,

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Monteiro’s Hornbills, Pale-winged Starlings, Pririt Batis and Rosy-faced Lovebirds were our neighbours but we had to work harder for Hartlaub's Spurfowl, Rüppell’s Parrot, Barred Wren- warbler, Rockrunner, and White-tailed Shrike before heading for Etosha National Park!

Our first home within Etosha was Okaukuejo Rest Camp. This is by far the most attractive camp due to its' fantastic waterhole just outside the boundary of the camp. A huge array of mammals and birds were attracted to this watering hole and we got great looks at Black Rhino, African Elephant families, Gemsbok, Greater Kudu, and Springbok. We also stayed at Halali Rest Camp, which gave us the special Violet Woodhoopoe and Bare- cheeked Babbler. Other memorable mammal sightings in Etosha were definitely our sightings of Lion prides, Cheetah, Wild Cat, Common Eland, South Black Rhinoceros by Andre Bernon African Ground Squirrel, Steenbok, Common Warthog, Spotted Hyaena and Kirk's Dik-dik. Birds were everywhere and we enjoyed many vultures and raptors as well as Burchell's, Namaqua and Double-banded Sandgrouses, huge Sociable Weaver colonies, Rufous-eared Warbler, Martial and Tawny Eagles, Common Ostrich, Double- banded and Burchell’s Coursers, Saddle-billed Stork, Stark’s and Pink-billed Larks, Blue Crane, Pearl-spotted Owlet, Pale Chanting Goshawk, colourful Swallow-tailed Bee-eater, the outrageous Crimson-breasted Shrike, Black-faced Babbler, Kori and Ludwig's Bustards and both Northern Black and Red-crested Korhaans. Waterholes were a big feature in this dry arid area and we enjoyed the vast number of bird and mammal species coming to drink.

We had to, unfortunately, leave this special place as we made our way further up and east to Rundu. Rundu is known as the gateway to the Caprivi – a small strip of Namibia above Botswana which joins Namibia with the mighty Zambezi River. The Rundu area and the fantastic Hakusembe River Lodge, overlooking Angola, gave us many close- up looks at breeding Spotted Eagle-Owl, White-browed Robin Chat, Hartlaub’s Babbler, Little Bee-eater, Bateleur, Kurrichane Thrush and Swamp Boubou. We left here heading further east to the Divundu region, finding the rare Sharp- tailed Starling en route!

The Mahango Game Reserve situated within the Bwabwata National Park was visited before heading into Botswana where we were to spend two nights on the pan-handle of the mighty Okavango Delta. This entire region was teeming with birds and mammals alike and we managed Pale Chanting Goshawk by Andre Bernon to find many African Elephants on the edge of the floodplain including some rarer mammals such as Roan Antelope, Sable, and Topi! The panhandle was great fun and we enjoyed many boat trips looking for our quarry. Special mention definitely goes to Pel’s Fishing Owl who came to visit every evening whilst doing our checklist,

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African Skimmer, African Pygmy Goose, Slaty Egret, Giant, and Pied Kingfishers, Chirping and Luapula Cisticolas, Greater Swamp Warbler, Wattled Crane, many White-fronted Bee-eaters and Saddle-billed Stork.

We ventured back into Namibia and settled on the mighty Zambezi at Caprivi Mutoya Lodge. This region around Katima Mulilo gave us some good sightings and the colony of Southern Carmine Bee- eaters was a firm favourite. An estimated 5000 plus individuals breed here and this spectacle was most memorable! Other birds seen in the area included African Finfoot, Racket-tailed Roller, Bearded Scrub Robin, Arnott’s Chat, Bennett’s Woodpecker, Schalow’s Turaco, White- crowned Lapwing, African Barred Owlet, Retz’s Helmetshrike and Northern Grey- headed Sparrow which just creeps its range into the country here.

We moved east once more and left Namibia, passing through Botswana once again and into Zimbabwe later on in the day. The Kazangula area is actually where the four countries meet; namely Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Zambia! The Chobe National Park gave us more African Elephant sightings and a fantastic look at a small family of the bizarre Waterhole scene in Etosha by Andre Bernon Southern Ground Hornbill. We eventually made it into Zimbabwe and reached Victoria Falls and visited the Victoria Falls National Park that evening. We enjoyed this great natural wonder, taking in the scenery and deafening roar the crashing water creates. Birds in this region included more Bearded Scrub Robin, Jameson’s Firefinch, Natal Spurfowl, Hooded Vulture, Rock Pratincole and Collared Palm Thrush. The tour had unfortunately reached the end and we all parted ways after a very memorable journey through this stunning part of the world.

Racket-tailed Roller by Andre Bernon Black-faced Babbler by Andre Bernon

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Annotated List of species recorded Note: Number in brackets ( ) indicate number of days on the tour the species was recorded.

List powered through the report generator of our partner iGoTerra.

Birds (369 in total: 365 seen, 4 heard) Nomenclature and taxonomy follows Gill, F and D Donsker (Eds). 2019. IOC World Bird List (v 9.1).

Status codes: E = Endemic, NE = Near-endemic, I = Introduced

IUCN codes: CR = Critically endangered, EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EW = Extinct in the Wild, NT = Near Threatened, DD = Data Deficient Namibia

Ostrich Struthionidae Common Ostrich Struthio camelus australis (7) Namibia 25.9, Namibia 27.9, observed Namibia 29-2.10 and Namibia 6.10.

Ducks, Geese & Swans Anatidae White-faced Whistling Duck Dendrocygna viduata (2) Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 5.10 and Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 8.10. Spur-winged Goose Plectropterus gambensis (1) Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 5.10. Egyptian Goose Alopochen aegyptiaca (6) Namibia 24.9 and observed Namibia 28-2.10. South African Shelduck Tadorna cana (2) Etosha NP 29.9 and Etosha NP 2.10. African Pygmy Goose Nettapus auritus (2) Caprivi Strip 4.10 and Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 8.10. Cape Teal Anas capensis (3) Namibia 26.9, Namibia 1.10 and Namibia 2.10. Red-billed Teal Anas erythrorhyncha (3) Observed Namibia 1-3.10.

Guineafowl Numididae Helmeted Guineafowl Numida meleagris (13) Observed Namibia 23-25.9, observed Namibia 27-4.10, Namibia 7.10 and Namibia 8.10.

Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies Phasianidae Orange River Francolin Scleroptila gutturalis (1) Windhoek--Avis Dam 24.9. We were lucky to find a small covey on the side of the road, early in the morning. Crested Francolin Dendroperdix sephaena (4) Namibia 1.10, Namibia 2.10, Namibia 8.10 and Namibia 9.10. Hartlaub's Spurfowl Pternistis hartlaubi (1) Erongo Wilderness Lodge 27.9. Red-billed Spurfowl Pternistis adspersus (11) Namibia 23.9, Namibia 24.9, Namibia 27.9, Namibia 28.9, observed Namibia 30-4.10, Namibia 7.10 and 1 heard Namibia 8.10.

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Swainson's Spurfowl Pternistis swainsonii swainsonii (1) Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 6.10.

Austral Storm Petrels Oceanitidae Wilson's Storm Petrel Oceanites oceanicus (1) Walvis Bay 26.9.

Petrels, Shearwaters & Diving Petrels Procellariidae Northern Giant Petrel Macronectes halli (1) Walvis Bay 26.9. Sooty Shearwater (NT) Ardenna grisea (1) Walvis Bay 26.9.

Grebes Podicipedidae Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis capensis (2) Etosha NP 30.9 and Etosha NP 1.10.

Flamingos Phoenicopteridae Greater Flamingo Phoenicopterus roseus (4) Observed Namibia 25-27.9 and Namibia 29.9. Walvis Bay held thousands of both species. Lesser Flamingo (NT) Phoeniconaias minor (4) Observed Namibia 25-27.9 and Namibia 2.10. Walvis Bay held thousands of both species.

Storks Ciconiidae Yellow-billed Stork Mycteria ibis (4) Namibia 4.10 and observed Namibia 7-9.10. African Openbill Anastomus lamelligerus lamelligerus (4) Namibia 4.10 and observed Namibia 7-9.10. Saddle-billed Stork Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis (1) Etosha NP 2.10. Marabou Stork Leptoptilos crumenifer (1) Namibia 4.10.

Ibises, Spoonbills Threskiornithidae African Sacred Ibis Threskiornis aethiopicus (2) Namibia 7.10 and Namibia 8.10. Hadada Ibis Bostrychia hagedash (1) Namibia 4.10. Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus (2) Namibia 5.10 and Namibia 8.10.

Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns Ardeidae Black-crowned Night Heron Nycticorax nycticorax nycticorax (1) Namibia 4.10. Striated Heron Butorides striata atricapilla (2) Namibia 7.10 and Namibia 8.10. Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides (3) Observed Namibia 6-8.10. Rufous-bellied Heron Ardeola rufiventris (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 8.10.

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Western Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis (4) Namibia 3.10 and observed Namibia 6-8.10. Grey Heron Ardea cinerea cinerea (8) Observed Namibia 25-27.9, Namibia 1.10, Namibia 2.10 and observed Namibia 6-8.10. Black-headed Heron Ardea melanocephala (4) Etosha NP 28.9, Etosha NP 29.9, Namibia 8.10 and Namibia 9.10. Goliath Heron Ardea goliath (2) Namibia 4.10 and Namibia 8.10. Purple Heron Ardea purpurea purpurea (2) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 7.10 and Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 8.10. Great Egret Ardea alba melanorhynchos (5) Namibia 3.10, Namibia 4.10 and observed Namibia 6-8.10. Black Heron Egretta ardesiaca (1) Namibia 8.10. Little Egret Egretta garzetta garzetta (6) Namibia 25.9, Namibia 26.9, Namibia 2.10, Namibia 3.10, Namibia 7.10 and Namibia 9.10.

Hamerkop Scopidae Hamerkop Scopus umbretta umbretta (5) Namibia 23.9 and observed Namibia 4-7.10.

Pelicans Pelecanidae Great White Pelican Pelecanus onocrotalus (2) Walvis Bay 25.9 and Walvis Bay 26.9.

Gannets, Boobies Sulidae Cape Gannet (VU) Morus capensis (1) Walvis Bay 26.9. Seen well whilst see-watching.

Cormorants and Shags Phalacrocoracidae Reed Cormorant Microcarbo africanus africanus (5) Namibia 3.10, Namibia 4.10 and observed Namibia 7-9.10. White-breasted Cormorant Phalacrocorax lucidus (1) Walvis Bay 26.9. Cape Cormorant (NT) Phalacrocorax capensis (2) Walvis Bay 25.9 and Walvis Bay 26.9.

Anhingas Anhingidae African Darter Anhinga rufa rufa (3) Namibia 4.10, Namibia 7.10 and Namibia 8.10.

Kites, Hawks & Eagles Accipitridae Black-winged Kite Elanus caeruleus caeruleus (3) Namibia 4.10, Namibia 6.10 and Namibia 8.10. African Harrier-Hawk Polyboroides typus typus (1) Namibia 3.10. White-backed Vulture (NT) Gyps africanus (5) Namibia 24.9, Namibia 28.9, Namibia 30.9, Namibia 2.10 and Namibia 6.10. Cape Vulture (VU) Gyps coprotheres (2) Namibia 23.9 and Namibia 24.9.

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White-headed Vulture (VU) Trigonoceps occipitalis (1) Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 6.10. Lappet-faced Vulture (VU) Torgos tracheliotos tracheliotos (4) Namibia 24.9, Etosha NP 28.9, Etosha NP 2.10 and Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 6.10. Black-chested Snake Eagle Circaetus pectoralis (5) Namibia 23.9, Namibia 24.9, Namibia 2.10, Namibia 6.10 and Namibia 7.10. Brown Snake Eagle Circaetus cinereus (2) Namibia 4.10 and Namibia 8.10. Bateleur (NT) Terathopius ecaudatus (8) Namibia 23.9, observed Namibia 30-4.10, Namibia 6.10 and Namibia 7.10. Martial Eagle (NT) Polemaetus bellicosus (2) Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 3.10 and Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 6.10. Ayres's Hawk-Eagle Hieraaetus ayresii (1) Caprivi Strip 4.10. A single bird was seen soaring on the B8. Tawny Eagle Aquila rapax rapax (5) Observed Etosha NP 29-2.10 and Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 7.10. African Hawk-Eagle Aquila spilogaster (1) Windhoek--Avis Dam 24.9. Gabar Goshawk Micronisus gabar (3) Windhoek--Avis Dam 24.9, Etosha NP 28.9 and Etosha NP 2.10. Pale Chanting Goshawk Melierax canorus argentior (10) Namibia 24.9, Namibia 25.9, observed Namibia 27-3.10 and Namibia 6.10. Shikra Accipiter badius polyzonoides (1) Etosha NP 28.9. Little Sparrowhawk Accipiter minullus minullus (1) Etosha NP 30.9. Ovambo Sparrowhawk Accipiter ovampensis (2) Bwabwata NP--Mahangu Safari Lodge 6.10 and Bwabwata NP--Mahangu Safari Lodge 7.10. African Marsh Harrier Circus ranivorus (2) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 7.10 and Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 8.10. Yellow-billed Kite Milvus aegyptius parasitus (6) Namibia 3.10, Namibia 4.10 and observed Namibia 6-9.10. African Fish Eagle Haliaeetus vocifer (4) Namibia 4.10 and observed Namibia 6-8.10.

Bustards Otididae Kori Bustard (NT) Ardeotis kori kori (5) Observed Etosha NP 28-2.10. Ludwig's Bustard (EN) Neotis ludwigii (1) Etosha NP 29.9. At least 30 individuals coming to drink. Rüppell's Korhaan Eupodotis rueppelii (1) Namibgrens 25.9. Seen just below Spreetshoogte Pass in the Namib Desert. Red-crested Korhaan Lophotis ruficrista (1) Etosha NP 1.10. Northern Black Korhaan Afrotis afraoides (5) Namibia 24.9 and observed Etosha NP 29-2.10.

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Finfoots Heliornithidae African Finfoot Podica senegalensis petersii (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 8.10.

Rails, Crakes & Coots Rallidae Black Crake Amaurornis flavirostra (3) Namibia 3.10, Namibia 7.10 and Namibia 8.10. Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus meridionalis (1) Walvis Bay 26.9. Red-knobbed Coot Fulica cristata (1) Walvis Bay 26.9.

Cranes Gruidae Wattled Crane Grus carunculata (1) Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 6.10. Blue Crane (VU) Grus paradisea (1) Etosha NP 2.10. Seen well at Andoni waterhole.

Thick-knees Burhinidae Water Thick-knee Burhinus vermiculatus vermiculatus (3) Observed Namibia 6-8.10.

Oystercatchers Haematopodidae African Oystercatcher (NT) Haematopus moquini (2) Walvis Bay 25.9 and Walvis Bay 26.9.

Stilts and Avocets Recurvirostridae Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus (8) Namibia 26.9, observed Namibia 1-4.10 and observed Namibia 6-8.10. Pied Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta (3) Namibia 26.9, Namibia 2.10 and Namibia 3.10.

Plovers and Lapwings Charadriidae Long-toed Lapwing Vanellus crassirostris leucopterus (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 8.10. Blacksmith Lapwing Vanellus armatus (11) Observed Namibia 28-4.10 and observed Namibia 6-9.10. White-crowned Lapwing Vanellus albiceps (2) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 7.10 and Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 8.10. Crowned Lapwing Vanellus coronatus (4) Etosha NP 28.9, Etosha NP 1.10, Etosha NP 2.10 and Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 6.10. African Wattled Lapwing Vanellus senegallus lateralis (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 8.10. Grey Plover Pluvialis squatarola squatarola (2) Walvis Bay 25.9 and Walvis Bay 26.9. Common Ringed Plover Charadrius hiaticula (2) Walvis Bay 25.9 and Walvis Bay 26.9. Kittlitz's Plover Charadrius pecuarius (4) Windhoek--Avis Dam 24.9, Etosha NP 29.9, Namibia 1.10 and Namibia 2.10. Three-banded Plover Charadrius tricollaris tricollaris (6) Walvis Bay 26.9, observed Namibia 29-2.10 and Namibia 6.10.

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White-fronted Plover Charadrius marginatus (2) Walvis Bay 25.9 and Walvis Bay 26.9. Chestnut-banded Plover (NT) Charadrius pallidus pallidus (4) Walvis Bay 25.9, Walvis Bay 26.9, Etosha NP 29.9 and Etosha NP 2.10.

Painted-Snipes Rostratulidae Greater Painted-snipe Rostratula benghalensis (1) Etosha NP 1.10. Seen at the Goas waterhole near Halali Rest Camp.

Jacanas Jacanidae Lesser Jacana Microparra capensis (2) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 8.10 and Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 9.10. African Jacana Actophilornis africanus (6) Namibia 3.10, Namibia 4.10 and observed Namibia 6-9.10.

Sandpipers and Allies Scolopacidae Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus phaeopus (2) Walvis Bay 25.9 and Walvis Bay 26.9. Bar-tailed Godwit Limosa lapponica lapponica (2) Walvis Bay 25.9 and Walvis Bay 26.9. Ruddy Turnstone Arenaria interpres interpres (2) Walvis Bay 25.9 and Walvis Bay 26.9. Ruff Calidris pugnax (6) Walvis Bay 26.9, Namibia 1.10, Namibia 2.10, Namibia 4.10, Namibia 8.10 and Namibia 9.10. Curlew Sandpiper Calidris ferruginea (2) Walvis Bay 25.9 and Walvis Bay 26.9. Sanderling Calidris alba alba (2) Walvis Bay 25.9 and Walvis Bay 26.9. Little Stint Calidris minuta (2) Walvis Bay 26.9 and Etosha NP 2.10. Terek Sandpiper Xenus cinereus (1) Walvis Bay 26.9. Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos (10) Namibia 25.9, Namibia 26.9, observed Namibia 30-4.10 and observed Namibia 6-8.10. Marsh Sandpiper Tringa stagnatilis (1) Etosha NP 1.10. Wood Sandpiper Tringa glareola (2) Etosha NP 1.10 and Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 9.10. Common Greenshank Tringa nebularia (5) Walvis Bay 25.9, Walvis Bay 26.9, Namibia 2.10, Namibia 7.10 and Namibia 8.10.

Pratincoles and Coursers Glareolidae Burchell's Courser Cursorius rufus (1) Etosha NP 2.10. Seen well on the Andoni plains. Temminck's Courser Cursorius temminckii (1) Namibia 3.10. Seen en route, next to the road near Groenfontein. Double-banded Courser Rhinoptilus africanus (2) Etosha NP 1.10 and Etosha NP 2.10.

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Rock Pratincole Glareola nuchalis nuchalis (1) Namibia 4.10.

Gulls, Terns & Skimmers Laridae African Skimmer (NT) Rynchops flavirostris (2) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 7.10 and Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 8.10. Hartlaub's Gull Chroicocephalus hartlaubii (2) Walvis Bay 25.9 and Walvis Bay 26.9. Kelp Gull Larus dominicanus vetula (2) Walvis Bay 25.9 and Walvis Bay 26.9. Caspian Tern Hydroprogne caspia (2) Walvis Bay 25.9 and Walvis Bay 26.9. Greater Crested Tern Thalasseus bergii bergii (2) Walvis Bay 25.9 and Walvis Bay 26.9. Sandwich Tern Thalasseus sandvicensis (2) Walvis Bay 25.9 and Walvis Bay 26.9. Damara Tern (NT) Sternula balaenarum (1) Walvis Bay 26.9. Common Tern Sterna hirundo hirundo (2) Walvis Bay 25.9 and Walvis Bay 26.9. Whiskered Tern Chlidonias hybrida (3) Observed Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 7-9.10. White-winged Tern Chlidonias leucopterus (2) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 7.10 and Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 9.10. Black Tern Chlidonias niger (1) Walvis Bay 26.9.

Skuas and Jaegers Stercorariidae Parasitic Jaeger Stercorarius parasiticus (1) Walvis Bay 26.9. Seen harrasing terns.

Sandgrouse Pteroclidae Namaqua Sandgrouse Pterocles namaqua (6) Namibia 25.9 and observed Namibia 29-3.10. Double-banded Sandgrouse Pterocles bicinctus (3) Etosha NP 28.9, Etosha NP 30.9 and Etosha NP 1.10. Burchell's Sandgrouse Pterocles burchelli (1) Etosha NP 2.10. Seen exceptionally well drinking from Klein Okevi waterhole.

Pigeons and Doves Columbidae Rock Dove Columba livia var. domestica (5) Observed Namibia 23-27.9. Speckled Pigeon Columba guinea phaeonota (7) Observed Namibia 23-29.9. Mourning Collared Dove Streptopelia decipiens ambigua (1) Bwabwata NP--Mahangu Safari Lodge 7.10. Red-eyed Dove Streptopelia semitorquata (5) Namibia 3.10, Namibia 4.10, Namibia 6.10, Namibia 7.10 and Namibia 9.10.

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Ring-necked Dove Streptopelia capicola (10) Namibia 23.9, Namibia 24.9, observed Namibia 27-29.9, Namibia 3.10, Namibia 4.10, Namibia 6.10, Namibia 7.10 and Namibia 9.10. Laughing Dove Spilopelia senegalensis senegalensis (11) Observed Namibia 23-29.9, Namibia 3.10, Namibia 4.10, Namibia 6.10 and Namibia 7.10. Emerald-spotted Wood Dove Turtur chalcospilos (5) Namibia 3.10, Namibia 4.10, Namibia 6.10, Namibia 7.10 and Namibia 9.10. Namaqua Dove Oena capensis capensis (2) Namibia 4.10 and Namibia 6.10. African Green Pigeon Treron calvus (4) Namibia 4.10, Namibia 6.10, Namibia 7.10 and Namibia 9.10.

Turacos Musophagidae Schalow's Turaco Tauraco schalowi (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 9.10. Grey Go-away-bird Corythaixoides concolor (13) Observed Namibia 23-25.9, Namibia 27.9, Namibia 28.9, observed Namibia 1-4.10 and observed Namibia 6-9.10.

Cuckoos Cuculidae Coppery-tailed Coucal Centropus cupreicaudus cupreicaudus (4) Namibia 3.10, Namibia 4.10, Namibia 7.10 and Namibia 8.10. White-browed Coucal Centropus superciliosus loandae (1) Namibia 9.10.

Owls Strigidae African Scops Owl Otus senegalensis senegalensis (2) 1 heard Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 7.10 and 1 heard Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 8.10. Spotted Eagle-Owl Bubo africanus africanus (2) Hakusembe River Lodge 3.10 and Hakusembe River Lodge 4.10. We managed to spot a pair that was nesting! African Wood Owl Strix woodfordii woodfordii (1) Namibia 9.10. Pearl-spotted Owlet Glaucidium perlatum licua (5) Namibia 28.9, Namibia 30.9, Namibia 2.10, 1 heard Namibia 6.10 and 1 heard Namibia 7.10. African Barred Owlet Glaucidium capense ngamiense (3) 1 heard Namibia 7.10, Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 8.10 and Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 9.10.

Nightjars and Allies Caprimulgidae Rufous-cheeked Nightjar Caprimulgus rufigena (2) Etosha NP 28.9 and Etosha NP 29.9. Seen well at Okaukuejo waterhole. Fiery-necked Nightjar Caprimulgus pectoralis (2) 1 heard Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 7.10 and Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 8.10. Freckled Nightjar Caprimulgus tristigma (2) 2 Erongo Wilderness Lodge 27.9 and 1 heard Erongo Wilderness Lodge 28.9. Square-tailed Nightjar Caprimulgus fossii (1) 1 heard Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 8.10.

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Swifts Apodidae African Palm Swift Cypsiurus parvus (12) Observed Namibia 23-25.9, Namibia 28.9, Namibia 29.9, observed Namibia 2-4.10 and observed Namibia 6-9.10. Alpine Swift Tachymarptis melba (2) Windhoek 23.9 and Erongo Wilderness Lodge 28.9. Bradfield's Swift Apus bradfieldi bradfieldi (1) Windhoek 23.9. Little Swift Apus affinis (3) Windhoek 23.9, Etosha NP 29.9 and Etosha NP 30.9. White-rumped Swift Apus caffer (2) Windhoek 23.9 and Walvis Bay 26.9.

Mousebirds Coliidae White-backed Mousebird Colius colius damarensis (2) Windhoek 23.9 and Windhoek--Avis Dam 24.9. Red-faced Mousebird Urocolius indicus (6) Observed Namibia 2-4.10, Namibia 6.10, Namibia 8.10 and Namibia 9.10.

Rollers Coraciidae Purple Roller Coracias naevius mosambicus (1) Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 4.10. Racket-tailed Roller Coracias spatulatus (1) Namibia 8.10. Seen displaying and perching near Katima Mulilo Lilac-breasted Roller Coracias caudatus caudatus (6) Namibia 3.10, Namibia 4.10 and observed Namibia 6-9.10. Broad-billed Roller Eurystomus glaucurus suahelicus (2) Namibia 4.10 and Namibia 8.10.

Kingfishers Alcedinidae Brown-hooded Kingfisher Halcyon albiventris (2) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 8.10 and Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 9.10. Striped Kingfisher Halcyon chelicuti chelicuti (1) Caprivi Strip 4.10. Giant Kingfisher Megaceryle maxima maxima (3) Namibia 3.10, Namibia 7.10 and Namibia 8.10. Pied Kingfisher Ceryle rudis rudis (3) Namibia 4.10, Namibia 7.10 and Namibia 8.10.

Bee-eaters Meropidae Swallow-tailed Bee-eater Merops hirundineus (8) Namibia 24.9, observed Namibia 27-29.9, Namibia 1.10, Namibia 2.10, Namibia 4.10 and Namibia 6.10. Little Bee-eater Merops pusillus (5) Namibia 3.10, Namibia 4.10 and observed Namibia 6-8.10. White-fronted Bee-eater Merops bullockoides (4) Namibia 4.10 and observed Namibia 6-8.10. European Bee-eater Merops apiaster (4) Goanikontes 27.9, Etosha NP 30.9, Etosha NP 1.10 and Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 8.10.

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Southern Carmine Bee-eater Merops nubicoides (5) Namibia 4.10 and observed Namibia 6-9.10. We had a superb time at the colony!

Hoopoes Upupidae African Hoopoe Upupa africana (8) Namibia 24.9, Namibia 25.9, observed Namibia 28-30.9, Namibia 3.10, Namibia 4.10 and Namibia 6.10.

Wood Hoopoes Phoeniculidae Green Wood Hoopoe Phoeniculus purpureus angolensis (2) Bwabwata NP--Mahangu Safari Lodge 3.10 and Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 4.10. Violet Wood Hoopoe Phoeniculus damarensis (1) Etosha NP 30.9. A family was seen well in Halali Rest Camp. Common Scimitarbill Rhinopomastus cyanomelas (4) Namibia 23.9, Namibia 24.9, Namibia 29.9 and 1 heard Namibia 7.10.

Hornbills Bucerotidae Damara Red-billed Hornbill Tockus damarensis (5) Namibia 23.9, Namibia 24.9, Namibia 28.9, Namibia 30.9 and Namibia 1.10. Southern Red-billed Hornbill Tockus rufirostris (4) Observed Namibia 30-3.10. Monteiro's Hornbill Tockus monteiri (2) Erongo Wilderness Lodge 27.9 and Erongo Wilderness Lodge 28.9. Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill Tockus leucomelas leucomelas (8) Observed Namibia 28-1.10, Namibia 3.10, Namibia 4.10, Namibia 6.10 and Namibia 7.10. Bradfield's Hornbill Lophoceros bradfieldi (3) Caprivi Strip 3.10, Caprivi Strip 6.10 and Caprivi Strip 7.10. African Grey Hornbill Lophoceros nasutus epirhinus (11) Namibia 23.9, Namibia 24.9, observed Namibia 30-4.10 and observed Namibia 6-9.10. Trumpeter Hornbill Bycanistes bucinator (1) Namibia 9.10.

African Barbets Lybiidae Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird Pogoniulus chrysoconus extoni (1) Rundu 3.10. Acacia Pied Barbet Tricholaema leucomelas centralis (6) Namibia 24.9, Namibia 25.9, Namibia 28.9, Namibia 29.9, Namibia 7.10 and Namibia 8.10. Black-collared Barbet Lybius torquatus (5) Namibia 4.10 and observed Namibia 6-9.10. Crested Barbet Trachyphonus vaillantii (2) Namibia 7.10 and Namibia 8.10.

Honeyguides Indicatoridae Lesser Honeyguide Indicator minor (3) Observed Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 7-9.10. Greater Honeyguide Indicator indicator (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 7.10. Seen very briefly by some.

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Woodpeckers Picidae Bennett's Woodpecker Campethera bennettii (1) Namibia 8.10. Seen near Katima Mulilo. Golden-tailed Woodpecker Campethera abingoni (5) Namibia 1.10, 1 heard Namibia 4.10, Namibia 6.10, 1 heard Namibia 8.10 and Namibia 9.10. Bearded Woodpecker Chloropicus namaquus namaquus (2) Namibia 24.9 and Namibia 8.10. Cardinal Woodpecker Dendropicos fuscescens (2) 1 heard Goanikontes 27.9 and Bwabwata NP--Mahangu Safari Lodge 6.10.

Falcons and Caracaras Falconidae Rock Kestrel Falco rupicolus (4) Namibia 23.9, Namibia 24.9, Namibia 27.9 and Namibia 29.9. Greater Kestrel Falco rupicoloides rupicoloides (4) Namibia 25.9, Namibia 29.9, Namibia 1.10 and Namibia 2.10. Red-necked Falcon (NT) Falco chicquera (2) Etosha NP 29.9 and Etosha NP 1.10. Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus minor (1) Erongo Wilderness Lodge 27.9.

African & New World Parrots Psittacidae Meyer's Parrot Poicephalus meyeri (3) Observed Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 7-9.10. Rüppell's Parrot Poicephalus rueppellii (1) Erongo Wilderness Lodge 28.9. Seen well on the Omaruru River.

Old World Parrots Psittaculidae Rosy-faced Lovebird Agapornis roseicollis roseicollis (5) Observed Namibia 23-25.9, Namibia 27.9 and Namibia 28.9.

Wattle-eyes, Batises Platysteiridae Chinspot Batis Batis molitor (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 8.10. Pririt Batis Batis pririt affinis (6) Observed Namibia 23-28.9. White-tailed Shrike Lanioturdus torquatus (1) Erongo Wilderness Lodge 28.9. We were lucky to spot a pair as we left!

Bushshrikes and Allies Malaconotidae Grey-headed Bushshrike Malaconotus blanchoti (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 8.10. Orange-breasted Bushshrike Chlorophoneus sulfureopectus similis (1) 1 heard Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 7.10. Bokmakierie Telophorus zeylonus (3) Namibgrens 25.9, 1 heard Namibgrens 26.9 and Rooibank 27.9. Black-crowned Tchagra Tchagra senegalus (2) 1 heard Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 8.10 and 1 heard Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 9.10. Black-backed Puffback Dryoscopus cubla (5) Namibia 1.10, Namibia 3.10 and observed Namibia 7-9.10.

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Tropical Boubou Laniarius major (2) Hakusembe River Lodge 3.10 and 1 heard Caprivi Strip 7.10. Swamp Boubou Laniarius bicolor sticturus (7) Up to 1 Namibia 3-9.10. Crimson-breasted Shrike Laniarius atrococcineus (9) Namibia 24.9, observed Namibia 27-29.9, Namibia 1.10, Namibia 2.10 and observed Namibia 6-8.10. Brubru Nilaus afer (3) Namibia 24.9, 1 heard Namibia 4.10 and 1 heard Namibia 6.10.

Vangas Vangidae White-crested Helmetshrike Prionops plumatus (2) Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 4.10 and Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 8.10. Retz's Helmetshrike Prionops retzii (3) Observed Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 7-9.10.

Shrikes Laniidae Magpie Shrike Urolestes melanoleucus (3) Namibia 4.10, Namibia 6.10 and Namibia 7.10. Southern White-crowned Shrike Eurocephalus anguitimens anguitimens (5) Namibia 28.9, observed Namibia 30-2.10 and Namibia 6.10. Southern Fiscal Lanius collaris (3) Namibgrens 24.9, Namibia 25.9 and Namibia 29.9. Latakoo subspecies.

Drongos Dicruridae Fork-tailed Drongo Dicrurus adsimilis (15) Observed Namibia 23-25.9, observed Namibia 27-4.10 and observed Namibia 6-9.10.

Monarchs Monarchidae African Paradise Flycatcher Terpsiphone viridis (2) Namibia 6.10 and Namibia 8.10.

Crows, Jays, and Magpies Corvidae Cape Crow Corvus capensis capensis (5) Namibia 25.9 and observed Namibia 28-1.10. Pied Crow Corvus albus (10) Namibia 24.9, Namibia 25.9, observed Namibia 27-30.9, Namibia 3.10, Namibia 4.10, Namibia 6.10 and Namibia 7.10.

Tits, Chickadees Paridae Southern Black Tit Melaniparus niger (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 7.10. Ashy Tit Melaniparus cinerascens (3) Windhoek 23.9, Windhoek--Avis Dam 24.9 and Erongo Wilderness Lodge 28.9.

Larks Alaudidae Spike-heeled Lark Chersomanes albofasciata (4) Namibia 25.9 and observed Namibia 29-1.10. Gray's Lark Ammomanopsis grayi (1) Swakopmund 26.9.

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Chestnut-backed Sparrow-Lark Eremopterix leucotis (1) Etosha NP 29.9. Grey-backed Sparrow-Lark Eremopterix verticalis (3) Etosha NP 29.9, Etosha NP 1.10 and Etosha NP 2.10. Sabota Lark Calendulauda sabota (4) Namibgrens 24.9 and observed Etosha NP 29-1.10. Bradfield's subspecies. Dune Lark Calendulauda erythrochlamys (1) Walvis Bay 26.9. Rufous-naped Lark Mirafra africana (1) Etosha NP 29.9. Stark's Lark Spizocorys starki (2) Etosha NP 29.9 and Etosha NP 30.9. Pink-billed Lark Spizocorys conirostris (2) Etosha NP 29.9 and Etosha NP 2.10. Red-capped Lark Calandrella cinerea (5) Swakopmund 26.9 and observed Etosha NP 29-2.10.

Bulbuls Pycnonotidae African Red-eyed Bulbul Pycnonotus nigricans nigricans (13) Observed Namibia 23-4.10 and Namibia 6.10. Dark-capped Bulbul Pycnonotus tricolor (6) Namibia 3.10, Namibia 4.10 and observed Namibia 6-9.10. Yellow-bellied Greenbul Chlorocichla flaviventris occidentalis (2) Mokuti Lodge 2.10 and Bwabwata NP--Mahangu Safari Lodge 6.10. Terrestrial Brownbul Phyllastrephus terrestris (2) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 7.10 and Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 8.10.

Swallows Hirundinidae Grey-rumped Swallow Pseudhirundo griseopyga griseopyga (2) Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 7.10 and Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 8.10. Brown-throated Martin Riparia paludicola paludicola (3) Namibia 5.10, Namibia 6.10 and Namibia 8.10. Wire-tailed Swallow Hirundo smithii smithii (6) Namibia 3.10, Namibia 4.10 and observed Namibia 6-9.10. Pearl-breasted Swallow Hirundo dimidiata (1) Namibgrens 24.9. Rock Martin Ptyonoprogne fuligula (7) Observed Namibia 23-25.9, observed Namibia 27-29.9 and Namibia 2.10. Greater Striped Swallow Cecropis cucullata (5) Observed Namibia 23-25.9, Namibia 29.9 and Namibia 2.10. Lesser Striped Swallow Cecropis abyssinica (5) Namibia 4.10, observed Namibia 6-8.10 and Namibia 10.10. Red-breasted Swallow Cecropis semirufa semirufa (3) Namibia 3.10, Namibia 4.10 and Namibia 6.10.

Crombecs, African warblers Macrosphenidae Rockrunner Achaetops pycnopygius pycnopygius (1) Erongo Wilderness Lodge 28.9. We had amazing views of a single bird on a boulder. Long-billed Crombec Sylvietta rufescens (7) Namibia 24.9, Namibia 25.9, observed Namibia 27-29.9, Namibia 3.10 and Namibia 4.10.

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Leaf warblers and allies Phylloscopidae Willow Warbler Phylloscopus trochilus (3) Etosha NP 28.9, Rundu 3.10 and Bwabwata NP--Mahangu Safari Lodge 6.10.

Reed warblers and allies Acrocephalidae Lesser Swamp Warbler Acrocephalus gracilirostris (1) 1 heard Namibia 8.10. Heard at the Katima Mulilo sewarage works. African Reed Warbler Acrocephalus baeticatus (2) Namibia 8.10 and Namibia 9.10. Marsh Warbler Acrocephalus palustris (1) Namibia 8.10.

Cisticolas and allies Cisticolidae Rattling Cisticola Cisticola chiniana (2) Caprivi Strip 6.10 and Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 7.10. Tinkling Cisticola Cisticola rufilatus (1) Rundu 4.10. Seen east of Rundu. Grey-backed Cisticola Cisticola subruficapilla (1) Windhoek--Avis Dam 24.9. Luapula Cisticola Cisticola luapula (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 7.10. Desert Cisticola Cisticola aridulus (2) Windhoek--Avis Dam 24.9 and Etosha NP 2.10. Tawny-flanked Prinia Prinia subflava (4) Namibia 3.10, Namibia 4.10, Namibia 7.10 and Namibia 8.10. Black-chested Prinia Prinia flavicans (4) Namibia 23.9, Namibia 24.9, Namibia 28.9 and Namibia 30.9. Yellow-breasted Apalis Apalis flavida (1) 1 heard Namibia 2.10. Rufous-eared Warbler Malcorus pectoralis (1) Etosha NP 30.9. Grey-backed Camaroptera Camaroptera brevicaudata (6) Namibia 24.9, Namibia 1.10 and observed Namibia 6-9.10. Barred Wren-Warbler Calamonastes fasciolatus (1) Erongo Wilderness Lodge 28.9. Yellow-bellied Eremomela Eremomela icteropygialis (6) Namibia 24.9, Namibia 25.9 and observed Namibia 27-30.9. Green-capped Eremomela Eremomela scotops pulchra (1) Rundu 3.10. Burnt-necked Eremomela Eremomela usticollis (1) Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 6.10.

Laughingthrushes Leiothrichidae Bare-cheeked Babbler Turdoides gymnogenys kaokensis (1) Etosha NP 30.9. Seen well in Halali Rest Camp. Arrow-marked Babbler Turdoides jardineii (5) Namibia 3.10 and observed Namibia 6-9.10.

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Southern Pied Babbler Turdoides bicolor (2) Etosha NP 28.9 and Namibia 3.10. Black-faced Babbler Turdoides melanops (2) Mokuti Lodge 2.10 and Mokuti Lodge 3.10. Hartlaub's Babbler Turdoides hartlaubii (5) Observed Namibia 3-7.10.

Sylviid Babblers Sylviidae Chestnut-vented Warbler Sylvia subcoerulea (9) Up to 1 Namibia 23-30.9 and Namibia 6.10.

White-eyes Zosteropidae Orange River White-eye Zosterops pallidus (1) Walvis Bay 25.9. Southern Yellow White-eye Zosterops anderssoni (3) Namibia 3.10, Namibia 6.10 and Namibia 7.10.

Starlings Sturnidae Common Myna Acridotheres tristis tristis (1) Namibia 8.10. Wattled Starling Creatophora cinerea (1) Namibia 7.10. Seen near Katima Mulilo Cape Starling Lamprotornis nitens (11) Observed Namibia 23-25.9, observed Namibia 28-3.10, Namibia 6.10 and Namibia 8.10. Greater Blue-eared Starling Lamprotornis chalybaeus nordmanni (3) Observed Namibia 6-8.10. Meves's Starling Lamprotornis mevesii (2) Namibia 6.10 and Namibia 7.10. Burchell's Starling Lamprotornis australis (7) Observed Namibia 2-4.10 and observed Namibia 6-9.10. Sharp-tailed Starling Lamprotornis acuticaudus (1) Namibia 4.10. Seen east of Rundu on the B8. Violet-backed Starling Cinnyricinclus leucogaster verreauxi (5) Namibia 3.10, Namibia 4.10, Namibia 6.10, Namibia 7.10 and Namibia 9.10. Pale-winged Starling Onychognathus nabouroup (4) Namibia 23.9, Namibia 25.9, Namibia 27.9 and Namibia 28.9.

Oxpeckers Buphagidae Red-billed Oxpecker Buphagus erythrorynchus (2) Hakusembe River Lodge 3.10 and Namibia 7.10.

Thrushes and Allies Turdidae Groundscraper Thrush Turdus litsitsirupa (6) Namibia 24.9, observed Namibia 29-1.10, Namibia 3.10 and Namibia 4.10. Kurrichane Thrush Turdus libonyana (1) Hakusembe River Lodge 3.10.

Chats, Old World Flycatchers Muscicapidae Karoo Scrub Robin Cercotrichas coryphoeus (2) Namibgrens 24.9 and Namibgrens 25.9.

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Bearded Scrub Robin Cercotrichas quadrivirgata quadrivirgata (1) Namibia 8.10. Kalahari Scrub Robin Cercotrichas paena (5) Windhoek--Avis Dam 24.9, Namibgrens 25.9, Namibia 28.9, Namibia 29.9 and Namibia 6.10. White-browed Scrub Robin Cercotrichas leucophrys (4) Namibia 27.9, Namibia 28.9, Namibia 4.10 and Namibia 6.10. Grey Tit-Flycatcher Myioparus plumbeus catoleucus (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 9.10. Pale Flycatcher Melaenornis pallidus (3) Namibia 3.10, Namibia 4.10 and Namibia 6.10. Chat Flycatcher Melaenornis infuscatus (3) Namibia 24.9, Namibia 29.9 and Namibia 30.9. Marico Flycatcher Melaenornis mariquensis (9) Namibia 23.9, Namibia 25.9, observed Namibia 28-2.10, Namibia 6.10 and Namibia 7.10. Ashy Flycatcher Muscicapa caerulescens impavida (2) Bwabwata NP--Mahangu Safari Lodge 4.10 and Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 8.10. White-browed Robin-Chat Cossypha heuglini heuglini (5) Namibia 3.10, Namibia 4.10, Namibia 6.10, Namibia 7.10 and Namibia 9.10. Short-toed Rock Thrush Monticola brevipes (6) Observed Namibia 23-25.9 and observed Namibia 28-30.9. African Stonechat Saxicola torquatus (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 8.10. Tractrac Chat Emarginata tractrac (2) Walvis Bay 25.9 and Spitzkoppe NR 27.9. Ant-eating Chat Myrmecocichla formicivora (1) Etosha NP 29.9. Mountain Wheatear Myrmecocichla monticola (4) Namibia 24.9, Namibia 25.9, Namibia 27.9 and Namibia 28.9. Arnot's Chat Myrmecocichla arnotti arnotti (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 8.10. Familiar Chat Oenanthe familiaris (5) Observed Namibia 23-25.9, Namibia 27.9 and Namibia 28.9. Herero Chat Namibornis herero (1) Spitzkoppe NR 27.9. Well worth the search in the heat of the day.

Sunbirds and Spiderhunters Nectariniidae Collared Sunbird Hedydipna collaris (3) Namibia 6.10, Namibia 7.10 and Namibia 9.10. Scarlet-chested Sunbird Chalcomitra senegalensis (6) Namibia 24.9, Namibia 25.9, Namibia 3.10, Namibia 5.10, Namibia 6.10 and Namibia 9.10. Marico Sunbird Cinnyris mariquensis (7) Namibia 24.9, Namibia 25.9, Namibia 27.9, Namibia 28.9, Namibia 1.10, Namibia 6.10 and Namibia 7.10. Purple-banded Sunbird Cinnyris bifasciatus microrhynchus (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 9.10. White-bellied Sunbird Cinnyris talatala (8) Namibia 28.9, observed Namibia 1-4.10, Namibia 6.10, Namibia 7.10 and Namibia 9.10. Dusky Sunbird Cinnyris fuscus fuscus (7) Observed Namibia 24-30.9.

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Old World Sparrows Passeridae House Sparrow Passer domesticus (5) Observed Namibia 23-25.9, Namibia 27.9 and Namibia 2.10. Great Sparrow Passer motitensis (7) Namibia 24.9, Namibia 25.9, Namibia 27.9, Namibia 28.9 and observed Namibia 30-2.10. Cape Sparrow Passer melanurus damarensis (5) Observed Namibia 24-27.9 and Namibia 29.9. Northern Grey-headed Sparrow Passer griseus ugandae (1) Namibia 9.10. Seen in Katima Mulilo Southern Grey-headed Sparrow Passer diffusus (5) Namibia 24.9, Namibia 28.9, Namibia 1.10, Namibia 2.10 and Namibia 6.10.

Weavers, Widowbirds Ploceidae Red-billed Buffalo Weaver Bubalornis niger niger (1) Namibia 1.10. White-browed Sparrow-Weaver Plocepasser mahali (11) Observed Namibia 23-25.9, observed Namibia 27-2.10, Namibia 6.10 and Namibia 10.10. Sociable Weaver Philetairus socius (5) Namibia 24.9, Namibia 25.9 and observed Namibia 28-30.9. Scaly-feathered Weaver Sporopipes squamifrons (4) Namibia 24.9, Namibia 25.9, Namibia 29.9 and Namibia 30.9. Thick-billed Weaver Amblyospiza albifrons (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 8.10. Spectacled Weaver Ploceus ocularis crocatus (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 7.10. Holub's Golden Weaver Ploceus xanthops (3) Namibia 3.10, Namibia 4.10 and Namibia 6.10. Southern Brown-throated Weaver Ploceus xanthopterus castaneigula (5) Namibia 3.10, Namibia 4.10 and observed Namibia 6-8.10. Lesser Masked Weaver Ploceus intermedius cabanisii (2) Bwabwata NP--Mahangu Safari Lodge 6.10 and Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 9.10. Southern Masked Weaver Ploceus velatus (9) Namibia 23.9, Namibia 24.9, observed Namibia 26-28.9 and observed Namibia 30-3.10. Chestnut Weaver Ploceus rubiginosus trothae (2) Windhoek 23.9 and Windhoek 24.9. We were lucky to find a nesting colony in the city. Red-billed Quelea Quelea quelea lathamii (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 8.10. Southern Red Bishop Euplectes orix (1) Windhoek--Avis Dam 24.9. Fan-tailed Widowbird Euplectes axillaris (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 7.10.

Waxbills, Munias and allies Estrildidae Green-winged Pytilia Pytilia melba (5) Namibia 23.9, Namibia 24.9, Namibia 28.9, Namibia 4.10 and Namibia 7.10. Red-headed Finch Amadina erythrocephala (3) Observed Namibia 23-25.9. Brown Firefinch Lagonosticta nitidula (1) Bwabwata NP--Mahangu Safari Lodge 6.10.

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Jameson's Firefinch Lagonosticta rhodopareia (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 7.10. Blue Waxbill Uraeginthus angolensis (5) Namibia 1.10 and observed Namibia 6-9.10. Violet-eared Waxbill Uraeginthus granatinus (4) Namibia 24.9 and observed Namibia 2-4.10. Common Waxbill Estrilda astrild (6) Observed Namibia 25-28.9, Namibia 5.10 and Namibia 6.10. Black-faced Waxbill Estrilda erythronotos erythronotos (2) Windhoek--Avis Dam 24.9 and Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 7.10.

Indigobirds Viduidae Pin-tailed Whydah Vidua macroura (1) Windhoek--Avis Dam 24.9.

Wagtails, Pipits Motacillidae Cape Wagtail Motacilla capensis (5) Observed Namibia 23-26.9 and Namibia 3.10. African Pied Wagtail Motacilla aguimp (2) Namibia 4.10 and Namibia 9.10. African Pipit Anthus cinnamomeus (4) Namibia 24.9 and observed Namibia 1-3.10. Long-billed Pipit Anthus similis (1) Windhoek--Avis Dam 24.9. Plain-backed Pipit Anthus leucophrys (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 8.10.

Finches Fringillidae Black-throated Canary Crithagra atrogularis (7) Namibia 24.9, observed Namibia 27-30.9, Namibia 4.10 and Namibia 6.10. Yellow Canary Crithagra flaviventris (3) Windhoek 23.9, Windhoek--Avis Dam 24.9 and Etosha NP 2.10. White-throated Canary Crithagra albogularis (1) Namibgrens 25.9.

Old World Buntings Emberizidae Lark-like Bunting Emberiza impetuani impetuani (2) Windhoek 24.9 and Etosha NP 29.9. Cape Bunting Emberiza capensis (5) Observed Namibia 23-25.9, Namibia 27.9 and Namibia 28.9. Golden-breasted Bunting Emberiza flaviventris (1) Caprivi Strip 4.10. Botswana

Ducks, Geese & Swans Anatidae White-faced Whistling Duck Dendrocygna viduata (2) Okavango Panhandle 6.10 and Okavango Panhandle 7.10. Spur-winged Goose Plectropterus gambensis (2) Okavango Panhandle 6.10 and Okavango Panhandle 7.10. Knob-billed Duck Sarkidiornis melanotos (1) Okavango Panhandle 6.10.

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Egyptian Goose Alopochen aegyptiaca (2) Botswana 6.10 and Botswana 7.10. African Pygmy Goose Nettapus auritus (1) Okavango Panhandle 5.10. Red-billed Teal Anas erythrorhyncha (1) Botswana 5.10.

Guineafowl Numididae Helmeted Guineafowl Numida meleagris (1) Botswana 9.10.

Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies Phasianidae Red-billed Spurfowl Pternistis adspersus (2) Botswana 5.10 and Botswana 6.10.

Storks Ciconiidae Yellow-billed Stork Mycteria ibis (2) Botswana 5.10 and Botswana 6.10. African Openbill Anastomus lamelligerus lamelligerus (3) Botswana 5.10, Botswana 6.10 and Botswana 9.10. Saddle-billed Stork Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis (2) Botswana 5.10 and Botswana 6.10. Marabou Stork Leptoptilos crumenifer (3) Botswana 5.10, Botswana 6.10 and Botswana 9.10.

Ibises, Spoonbills Threskiornithidae African Sacred Ibis Threskiornis aethiopicus (2) Botswana 5.10 and Botswana 6.10. Hadada Ibis Bostrychia hagedash (2) Botswana 5.10 and Botswana 6.10. Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus (1) Botswana 6.10. African Spoonbill Platalea alba (1) Botswana 6.10.

Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns Ardeidae White-backed Night Heron Gorsachius leuconotus (1) Botswana 4.10. Striated Heron Butorides striata atricapilla (1) Botswana 5.10. Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides (1) Botswana 5.10. Western Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis (1) Botswana 5.10. Grey Heron Ardea cinerea cinerea (1) Botswana 4.10. Goliath Heron Ardea goliath (2) Botswana 5.10 and Botswana 6.10. Great Egret Ardea alba melanorhynchos (1) Botswana 5.10. Intermediate Egret Ardea intermedia brachyrhyncha (2) Okavango Panhandle 5.10 and Okavango Panhandle 6.10.

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Black Heron Egretta ardesiaca (1) Okavango Panhandle 5.10. Slaty Egret (VU) Egretta vinaceigula (2) Okavango Panhandle 5.10 and Okavango Panhandle 7.10. Little Egret Egretta garzetta garzetta (3) Observed Botswana 4-6.10.

Pelicans Pelecanidae Pink-backed Pelican Pelecanus rufescens (1) Okavango Panhandle 5.10.

Cormorants and Shags Phalacrocoracidae Reed Cormorant Microcarbo africanus africanus (2) Botswana 5.10 and Botswana 6.10.

Anhingas Anhingidae African Darter Anhinga rufa rufa (2) Botswana 5.10 and Botswana 6.10.

Kites, Hawks & Eagles Accipitridae Black-winged Kite Elanus caeruleus caeruleus (1) Botswana 5.10. White-backed Vulture (NT) Gyps africanus (1) Botswana 9.10. Bateleur (NT) Terathopius ecaudatus (1) Botswana 9.10. African Marsh Harrier Circus ranivorus (1) Okavango Panhandle 5.10. Yellow-billed Kite Milvus aegyptius parasitus (2) Botswana 5.10 and Botswana 9.10. African Fish Eagle Haliaeetus vocifer (2) Botswana 4.10 and Botswana 5.10.

Rails, Crakes & Coots Rallidae Black Crake Amaurornis flavirostra (1) Botswana 5.10. African Swamphen Porphyrio madagascariensis (1) Okavango Panhandle 5.10. Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus meridionalis (1) Okavango Panhandle 5.10.

Cranes Gruidae Wattled Crane Grus carunculata (1) Okavango Panhandle 5.10.

Thick-knees Burhinidae Water Thick-knee Burhinus vermiculatus vermiculatus (2) Botswana 4.10 and Botswana 5.10.

Plovers and Lapwings Charadriidae Long-toed Lapwing Vanellus crassirostris leucopterus (1) Okavango Panhandle 5.10.

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Blacksmith Lapwing Vanellus armatus (1) Botswana 5.10. African Wattled Lapwing Vanellus senegallus lateralis (1) Okavango Panhandle 5.10. Three-banded Plover Charadrius tricollaris tricollaris (1) Okavango Panhandle 5.10.

Jacanas Jacanidae African Jacana Actophilornis africanus (1) Botswana 5.10.

Sandpipers and Allies Scolopacidae Ruff Calidris pugnax (1) Botswana 5.10. African Snipe Gallinago nigripennis angolensis (1) Okavango Panhandle 5.10. Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos (1) Botswana 5.10. Wood Sandpiper Tringa glareola (2) Okavango Panhandle 5.10 and Okavango Panhandle 6.10. Common Greenshank Tringa nebularia (2) Okavango Panhandle 4.10 and Okavango Panhandle 6.10.

Pratincoles and Coursers Glareolidae Collared Pratincole Glareola pratincola fuelleborni (1) Okavango Panhandle 5.10.

Gulls, Terns & Skimmers Laridae African Skimmer (NT) Rynchops flavirostris (2) Okavango Panhandle 4.10 and Okavango Panhandle 5.10.

Pigeons and Doves Columbidae Mourning Collared Dove Streptopelia decipiens ambigua (2) Okavango Panhandle 5.10 and Okavango Panhandle 6.10. Red-eyed Dove Streptopelia semitorquata (2) Botswana 5.10 and Botswana 6.10. Ring-necked Dove Streptopelia capicola (1) Botswana 5.10.

Turacos Musophagidae Grey Go-away-bird Corythaixoides concolor (2) Botswana 4.10 and Botswana 5.10.

Cuckoos Cuculidae Coppery-tailed Coucal Centropus cupreicaudus cupreicaudus (2) Botswana 4.10 and Botswana 5.10.

Owls Strigidae Pel's Fishing Owl Scotopelia peli (2) Okavango Panhandle 4.10 and Okavango Panhandle 5.10. We had great looks at a bird that frequented our camp!

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African Wood Owl Strix woodfordii woodfordii (2) Okavango Panhandle 4.10 and 1 heard Okavango Panhandle 5.10. African Barred Owlet Glaucidium capense ngamiense (1) Okavango Panhandle 5.10.

Nightjars and Allies Caprimulgidae Fiery-necked Nightjar Caprimulgus pectoralis (1) Okavango Panhandle 6.10.

Swifts Apodidae African Palm Swift Cypsiurus parvus (1) Botswana 5.10.

Rollers Coraciidae Lilac-breasted Roller Coracias caudatus caudatus (4) Observed Botswana 4-6.10 and Botswana 9.10.

Kingfishers Alcedinidae Giant Kingfisher Megaceryle maxima maxima (3) Up to 1 Botswana 4-6.10. Pied Kingfisher Ceryle rudis rudis (2) Botswana 5.10 and Botswana 6.10.

Bee-eaters Meropidae Little Bee-eater Merops pusillus (1) Botswana 5.10. White-fronted Bee-eater Merops bullockoides (1) Botswana 5.10. Southern Carmine Bee-eater Merops nubicoides (1) Botswana 5.10. We had a superb time at the colony!

Hoopoes Upupidae African Hoopoe Upupa africana (1) Botswana 5.10.

Ground Hornbills Bucorvidae Southern Ground Hornbill (VU) Bucorvus leadbeateri (1) Botswana 9.10. A small family group was seen right next to the road in Chobe NP.

Hornbills Bucerotidae Southern Red-billed Hornbill Tockus rufirostris (1) Botswana 9.10. African Grey Hornbill Lophoceros nasutus epirhinus (3) Observed Botswana 4-6.10.

African Barbets Lybiidae Black-collared Barbet Lybius torquatus (2) Botswana 5.10 and Botswana 6.10. Crested Barbet Trachyphonus vaillantii (2) Botswana 5.10 and Botswana 6.10.

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Woodpeckers Picidae Golden-tailed Woodpecker Campethera abingoni (1) Botswana 5.10.

African & New World Parrots Psittacidae Meyer's Parrot Poicephalus meyeri (1) Okavango Panhandle 6.10.

Wattle-eyes, Batises Platysteiridae Chinspot Batis Batis molitor (1) Okavango Panhandle 6.10.

Bushshrikes and Allies Malaconotidae Orange-breasted Bushshrike Chlorophoneus sulfureopectus similis (1) Okavango Panhandle 6.10. Black-backed Puffback Dryoscopus cubla (1) Okavango Panhandle 6.10. Swamp Boubou Laniarius bicolor sticturus (3) Observed Botswana 4-6.10. Crimson-breasted Shrike Laniarius atrococcineus (1) Botswana 6.10.

Shrikes Laniidae Magpie Shrike Urolestes melanoleucus (1) Botswana 9.10.

Drongos Dicruridae Fork-tailed Drongo Dicrurus adsimilis (2) Botswana 5.10 and Botswana 9.10.

Crows, Jays, and Magpies Corvidae Pied Crow Corvus albus (1) Botswana 9.10.

Bulbuls Pycnonotidae African Red-eyed Bulbul Pycnonotus nigricans nigricans (3) Observed Botswana 4-6.10. Dark-capped Bulbul Pycnonotus tricolor (4) Observed Botswana 4-6.10 and Botswana 9.10.

Swallows Hirundinidae Grey-rumped Swallow Pseudhirundo griseopyga griseopyga (1) Okavango Panhandle 5.10. Brown-throated Martin Riparia paludicola paludicola (2) Botswana 4.10 and Botswana 6.10. Banded Martin Riparia cincta (3) Observed Okavango Panhandle 4-6.10. Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica rustica (1) Okavango Panhandle 4.10. Wire-tailed Swallow Hirundo smithii smithii (3) Observed Botswana 4-6.10.

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Lesser Striped Swallow Cecropis abyssinica (3) Observed Botswana 4-6.10.

Crombecs, African warblers Macrosphenidae Long-billed Crombec Sylvietta rufescens (1) Botswana 6.10.

Reed warblers and allies Acrocephalidae Greater Swamp Warbler Acrocephalus rufescens ansorgei (1) Okavango Panhandle 5.10. African Reed Warbler Acrocephalus baeticatus (1) Okavango Panhandle 5.10.

Cisticolas and allies Cisticolidae Luapula Cisticola Cisticola luapula (1) Okavango Panhandle 5.10. Chirping Cisticola Cisticola pipiens (1) Okavango Panhandle 5.10. Tawny-flanked Prinia Prinia subflava (2) Botswana 5.10 and Botswana 6.10. Yellow-breasted Apalis Apalis flavida (1) Okavango Panhandle 6.10.

Laughingthrushes Leiothrichidae Arrow-marked Babbler Turdoides jardineii (1) Botswana 5.10. Southern Pied Babbler Turdoides bicolor (1) Okavango Panhandle 6.10. Hartlaub's Babbler Turdoides hartlaubii (3) Observed Botswana 4-6.10.

Starlings Sturnidae Meves's Starling Lamprotornis mevesii (1) Botswana 5.10. Burchell's Starling Lamprotornis australis (2) Botswana 5.10 and Botswana 9.10.

Oxpeckers Buphagidae Yellow-billed Oxpecker Buphagus africanus africanus (3) Observed Okavango Panhandle 4-6.10.

Thrushes and Allies Turdidae Kurrichane Thrush Turdus libonyana (1) Botswana 9.10.

Chats, Old World Flycatchers Muscicapidae White-browed Robin-Chat Cossypha heuglini heuglini (1) Botswana 5.10.

Sunbirds and Spiderhunters Nectariniidae Collared Sunbird Hedydipna collaris (1) Okavango Panhandle 5.10.

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White-bellied Sunbird Cinnyris talatala (1) Botswana 5.10.

Weavers, Widowbirds Ploceidae Spectacled Weaver Ploceus ocularis crocatus (1) Okavango Panhandle 6.10. Holub's Golden Weaver Ploceus xanthops (1) Botswana 5.10. Southern Brown-throated Weaver Ploceus xanthopterus castaneigula (1) Botswana 5.10. Fan-tailed Widowbird Euplectes axillaris (1) Okavango Panhandle 5.10.

Wagtails, Pipits Motacillidae Western Yellow Wagtail Motacilla flava (1) Okavango Panhandle 5.10. Cape Wagtail Motacilla capensis (1) Botswana 5.10. African Pipit Anthus cinnamomeus (1) Okavango Panhandle 5.10. Plain-backed Pipit Anthus leucophrys (1) Okavango Panhandle 5.10.

Old World Buntings Emberizidae Golden-breasted Bunting Emberiza flaviventris (1) Botswana 9.10. Zimbabwe

Guineafowl Numididae Helmeted Guineafowl Numida meleagris (2) Zambezi NP 9.10 and Zambezi NP 10.10.

Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies Phasianidae Natal Spurfowl Pternistis natalensis (1) Victoria Falls (ZIM) 9.10. We found a mother with two chicks.

Storks Ciconiidae African Openbill Anastomus lamelligerus lamelligerus (1) Zambezi NP 10.10.

Ibises, Spoonbills Threskiornithidae African Sacred Ibis Threskiornis aethiopicus (2) Zambezi NP 9.10 and Zambezi NP 10.10. Hadada Ibis Bostrychia hagedash (1) Zambezi NP 10.10.

Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns Ardeidae Grey Heron Ardea cinerea cinerea (1) Zambezi NP 9.10.

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Great Egret Ardea alba melanorhynchos (1) Zambezi NP 10.10. Little Egret Egretta garzetta garzetta (2) Zambezi NP 9.10 and Zambezi NP 10.10.

Hamerkop Scopidae Hamerkop Scopus umbretta umbretta (1) Zambezi NP 9.10.

Cormorants and Shags Phalacrocoracidae Reed Cormorant Microcarbo africanus africanus (2) Zambezi NP 9.10 and Zambezi NP 10.10.

Anhingas Anhingidae African Darter Anhinga rufa rufa (1) Zambezi NP 10.10.

Kites, Hawks & Eagles Accipitridae Hooded Vulture (EN) Necrosyrtes monachus (1) Zambezi NP 10.10. White-backed Vulture (NT) Gyps africanus (1) Zambezi NP 10.10. Yellow-billed Kite Milvus aegyptius parasitus (2) Zambezi NP 9.10 and Zambezi NP 10.10.

Rails, Crakes & Coots Rallidae Black Crake Amaurornis flavirostra (1) Zambezi NP 10.10.

Plovers and Lapwings Charadriidae African Wattled Lapwing Vanellus senegallus lateralis (1) Zambezi NP 10.10.

Jacanas Jacanidae African Jacana Actophilornis africanus (1) Zambezi NP 10.10.

Pratincoles and Coursers Glareolidae Rock Pratincole Glareola nuchalis nuchalis (1) Zambezi NP 9.10.

Pigeons and Doves Columbidae Red-eyed Dove Streptopelia semitorquata (2) Zambezi NP 9.10 and Zambezi NP 10.10. Ring-necked Dove Streptopelia capicola (2) Zambezi NP 9.10 and Zambezi NP 10.10. Laughing Dove Spilopelia senegalensis senegalensis (2) Zambezi NP 9.10 and Zambezi NP 10.10. Emerald-spotted Wood Dove Turtur chalcospilos (2) Zambezi NP 9.10 and Zambezi NP 10.10.

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Turacos Musophagidae Grey Go-away-bird Corythaixoides concolor (2) Zambezi NP 9.10 and Zambezi NP 10.10.

Cuckoos Cuculidae White-browed Coucal Centropus superciliosus loandae (1) Zambezi NP 10.10.

Swifts Apodidae African Palm Swift Cypsiurus parvus (1) Zambezi NP 9.10.

Mousebirds Coliidae Red-faced Mousebird Urocolius indicus (1) Zambezi NP 10.10.

Rollers Coraciidae Broad-billed Roller Eurystomus glaucurus suahelicus (1) Zambezi NP 10.10.

Kingfishers Alcedinidae Pied Kingfisher Ceryle rudis rudis (1) Zambezi NP 10.10.

Bee-eaters Meropidae White-fronted Bee-eater Merops bullockoides (1) Zambezi NP 10.10.

Wood Hoopoes Phoeniculidae Green Wood Hoopoe Phoeniculus purpureus angolensis (1) Zambezi NP 9.10. Common Scimitarbill Rhinopomastus cyanomelas (1) Zambezi NP 10.10.

Ground Hornbills Bucorvidae Southern Ground Hornbill (VU) Bucorvus leadbeateri (1) Zambezi NP 9.10. A small family group was seen right next to the road in Chobe NP.

Hornbills Bucerotidae Southern Red-billed Hornbill Tockus rufirostris (1) Zambezi NP 9.10. African Grey Hornbill Lophoceros nasutus epirhinus (1) Zambezi NP 10.10. Trumpeter Hornbill Bycanistes bucinator (2) Zambezi NP 9.10 and Zambezi NP 10.10.

African Barbets Lybiidae Black-collared Barbet Lybius torquatus (2) Zambezi NP 9.10 and Zambezi NP 10.10.

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Woodpeckers Picidae Bearded Woodpecker Chloropicus namaquus namaquus (1) Zambezi NP 10.10.

Wattle-eyes, Batises Platysteiridae Chinspot Batis Batis molitor (1) 1 heard Zambezi NP 10.10.

Bushshrikes and Allies Malaconotidae Orange-breasted Bushshrike Chlorophoneus sulfureopectus similis (1) Zambezi NP 9.10. Tropical Boubou Laniarius major (1) Zambezi NP 10.10.

Drongos Dicruridae Fork-tailed Drongo Dicrurus adsimilis (2) Zambezi NP 9.10 and Zambezi NP 10.10.

Monarchs Monarchidae African Paradise Flycatcher Terpsiphone viridis (1) Zambezi NP 10.10.

Crows, Jays, and Magpies Corvidae Pied Crow Corvus albus (1) Zambezi NP 10.10.

Bulbuls Pycnonotidae Dark-capped Bulbul Pycnonotus tricolor (2) Zambezi NP 9.10 and Zambezi NP 10.10. Yellow-bellied Greenbul Chlorocichla flaviventris occidentalis (1) Zambezi NP 9.10. Terrestrial Brownbul Phyllastrephus terrestris (1) Zambezi NP 9.10.

Cisticolas and allies Cisticolidae Red-faced Cisticola Cisticola erythrops nyasa (1) Zambezi NP 10.10. Tawny-flanked Prinia Prinia subflava (2) Zambezi NP 9.10 and Zambezi NP 10.10. Grey-backed Camaroptera Camaroptera brevicaudata (1) Zambezi NP 10.10.

Laughingthrushes Leiothrichidae Arrow-marked Babbler Turdoides jardineii (1) Zambezi NP 9.10.

Starlings Sturnidae Meves's Starling Lamprotornis mevesii (1) Zambezi NP 10.10. Violet-backed Starling Cinnyricinclus leucogaster verreauxi (1) Zambezi NP 9.10.

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Red-winged Starling Onychognathus morio morio (2) Zambezi NP 9.10 and Zambezi NP 10.10.

Chats, Old World Flycatchers Muscicapidae Bearded Scrub Robin Cercotrichas quadrivirgata quadrivirgata (1) Zambezi NP 9.10. Collared Palm Thrush Cichladusa arquata (1) Zambezi NP 10.10.

Sunbirds and Spiderhunters Nectariniidae Purple-banded Sunbird Cinnyris bifasciatus microrhynchus (1) Zambezi NP 10.10. White-bellied Sunbird Cinnyris talatala (1) Zambezi NP 10.10.

Old World Sparrows Passeridae Southern Grey-headed Sparrow Passer diffusus (1) Zambezi NP 10.10.

Weavers, Widowbirds Ploceidae Holub's Golden Weaver Ploceus xanthops (1) Zambezi NP 10.10. Village Weaver Ploceus cucullatus (1) Zambezi NP 10.10.

Waxbills, Munias and allies Estrildidae Red-billed Firefinch Lagonosticta senegala (1) Zambezi NP 9.10. Jameson's Firefinch Lagonosticta rhodopareia (1) Zambezi NP 9.10. Blue Waxbill Uraeginthus angolensis (1) Zambezi NP 10.10.

Mammals (51 in total: 51 seen) Status codes: E = Endemic, NE = Near-endemic, I = Introduced

IUCN codes: CR = Critically endangered, EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EW = Extinct in the Wild, NT = Near Threatened, DD = Data Deficient Namibia

Elephant Shrews Macroscelididae Western Rock Sengi Elephantulus rupestris (2) Namibgrens 24.9 and Erongo Wilderness Lodge 28.9.

Elephants Elephantidae African Elephant Loxodonta africana (6) Observed Namibia 28-2.10 and Namibia 4.10.

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Hylaxes Procaviidae Rock Hyrax Procavia capensis (3) Namibgrens 24.9, Namibgrens 25.9 and Erongo Wilderness Lodge 27.9.

Old World monkeys Cercopithecidae Vervet Chlorocebus pygerythrus (3) Observed Namibia 7-9.10. Chacma Baboon Papio ursinus (8) Observed Namibia 23-25.9, Namibia 27.9, Namibia 3.10, Namibia 4.10, Namibia 6.10 and Namibia 7.10.

Rabbits, Hares Leporidae Cape Hare Lepus capensis (3) Namibgrens 24.9, Etosha NP 29.9 and Etosha NP 30.9. African Savanna Hare Lepus microtis (1) Etosha NP 29.9.

Old World Porcupines Hystricidae Cape Porcupine Hystrix africaeaustralis (1) Windhoek 23.9.

Dassie Rat Petromuridae Dassie Rat Petromus typicus (2) Windhoek--Avis Dam 24.9 and Namibgrens 25.9.

Squirrels Sciuridae Smith's Bush Squirrel Paraxerus cepapi (10) Observed Namibia 30-9.10. South African Ground Squirrel Xerus inauris (6) Observed Namibia 23-25.9 and observed Namibia 28-30.9. Damara Ground Squirrel Xerus princeps (1) Spitzkoppe NR 27.9.

Cats Felidae Cheetah Acinonyx jubatus jubatus (1) Etosha NP 29.9. Wild Cat Felis silvestris (2) Etosha NP 29.9 and Etosha NP 30.9. Lion Panthera leo leo (3) Etosha NP 29.9, Etosha NP 30.9 and Etosha NP 2.10.

Mongooses Herpestidae Yellow Mongoose Cynictis penicillata (2) Windhoek 23.9 and Etosha NP 29.9. Slender Mongoose Herpestes sanguineus (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 8.10. Banded Mongoose Mungos mungo (4) Namibia 29.9 and observed Namibia 1-3.10. Meerkat Suricata suricatta (1) Namibgrens 24.9.

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Hyenas, Aardwolf Hyaenidae Spotted Hyaena Crocuta crocuta (3) Observed Etosha NP 28-30.9.

Wolves, Coyote, Foxes, Jackals Canidae Black-backed Jackal Canis mesomelas (6) Namibia 26.9 and observed Namibia 28-2.10.

Weasels, Skunks, Otters Mustelidae Spotted-necked Otter Lutra maculicollis (3) Hakusembe River Lodge 3.10, Hakusembe River Lodge 4.10 and Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 8.10. Honey Badger Mellivora capensis (1) Etosha NP 30.9.

Sea Lions Otariidae Afro-Australian Fur Seal Arctocephalus pusillus (2) Walvis Bay 25.9 and Walvis Bay 26.9.

Zebras, Horse, Asses Equidae Plains Zebra Equus quagga (7) Observed Namibia 28-2.10, Namibia 4.10 and Namibia 9.10. Mountain Zebra Equus zebra hartmannae (3) Observed Namibia 23-25.9.

Rhinceroses Rhinocerotidae Black Rhinoceros Diceros bicornis (4) Observed Etosha NP 28-1.10.

Pigs Suidae Common Warthog Phacochoerus africanus (8) Namibia 23.9, Namibia 24.9, observed Namibia 1-4.10, Namibia 6.10 and Namibia 7.10.

Hippopotamuses Hippopotamidae Hippopotamus Hippopotamus amphibius capensis (2) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 7.10 and Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 8.10.

Cattle, Antelopes, Sheep, Goats Bovidae Impala Aepyceros melampus (9) Observed Namibia 28-2.10, Namibia 4.10, Namibia 6.10, Namibia 7.10 and Namibia 10.10. Hartebeest Alcelaphus buselaphus (1) Windhoek 24.9. Springbok Antidorcas marsupialis (8) Namibia 24.9, Namibia 25.9 and observed Namibia 27-2.10. Common Wildebeest Connochaetes taurinus (6) Namibia 25.9 and observed Namibia 28-2.10. Topi Damaliscus lunatus (2) Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 6.10 and Namibia 9.10. Blesbok Damaliscus pygargus (1) Mokuti Lodge 2.10. Roan Antelope Hippotragus equinus (1) Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 6.10.

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Sable Antelope Hippotragus niger (1) Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 6.10. Waterbuck Kobus ellipsiprymnus (3) Namibia 4.10, Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 6.10 and Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 7.10. Southern Lechwe Kobus leche kafuensis (1) Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 6.10. Kirk's Dik-dik Madoqua kirkii (2) Etosha NP 29.9 and Etosha NP 2.10. Klipspringer Oreotragus oreotragus (2) Windhoek 23.9 and Namibgrens 24.9. Gemsbok Oryx gazella (9) Namibia 23.9, Namibgrens 24.9, Namibia 25.9 and observed Namibia 27-2.10. Steenbok Raphicerus campestris campestris (4) Namibia 23.9, Namibgrens 24.9, Namibia 30.9 and Namibia 1.10. Southern Reedbuck Redunca arundinum (1) Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 6.10. Common Duiker Sylvicapra grimmia (1) Mokuti Lodge 2.10. African Buffalo Syncerus caffer (2) Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 6.10 and Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 7.10. Common Eland Tragelaphus oryx (2) Etosha NP 2.10 and Namibia 3.10. Bushbuck Tragelaphus scriptus (5) Namibia 4.10, Namibia 6.10, Namibia 7.10, Namibia 9.10 and Namibia 10.10. Greater Kudu Tragelaphus strepsiceros (10) Observed Namibia 23-25.9, observed Namibia 29-2.10, Namibia 4.10, Namibia 6.10 and Namibia 7.10.

Giraffe, Okapi Giraffidae Giraffe Giraffa camelopardalis (8) Observed Namibia 28-2.10, Namibia 4.10, Namibia 6.10 and Namibia 9.10.

Old World Fruit Bats Pteropodidae Peters's Epauletted Fruit Bat Epomophorus crypturus (1) Namibia 7.10. Botswana

Elephants Elephantidae African Elephant Loxodonta africana (4) Observed Botswana 4-6.10 and Botswana 9.10.

Old World monkeys Cercopithecidae Vervet Chlorocebus pygerythrus (3) Observed Botswana 4-6.10.

Squirrels Sciuridae Smith's Bush Squirrel Paraxerus cepapi (3) Observed Botswana 4-6.10.

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Hippopotamuses Hippopotamidae Hippopotamus Hippopotamus amphibius capensis (1) Okavango Panhandle 6.10.

Cattle, Antelopes, Sheep, Goats Bovidae Bushbuck Tragelaphus scriptus (1) Botswana 5.10. Zimbabwe

Old World monkeys Cercopithecidae Chacma Baboon Papio ursinus (2) Zambezi NP 9.10 and Zambezi NP 10.10.

Pigs Suidae Common Warthog Phacochoerus africanus (2) Zambezi NP 9.10 and Zambezi NP 10.10.

Reptiles (7 in total: 7 seen) Status codes: E = Endemic, NE = Near-endemic, I = Introduced

IUCN codes: CR = Critically endangered, EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EW = Extinct in the Wild, NT = Near Threatened, DD = Data Deficient Namibia

Agamas Agamidae Namib Rock Agama Agama planiceps (2) Namibia 27.9 and Namibia 28.9.

Geckos Gekkonidae Bibron's Thick-toed Gecko Chondrodactylus bibronii (3) Namibia 25.9, Namibia 27.9 and Namibia 29.9. Cape Dwarf Gecko Lygodactylus capensis (1) Namibia 9.10.

Skinks Scincidae African Striped Skink Trachylepis striata wahlbergi (1) Namibia 9.10.

Monitor Lizards Varanidae Nile Monitor Varanus niloticus (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 8.10.

Crocodiles and relatives Crocodylidae Nile Crocodile Crocodylus niloticus cowiei (2) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 7.10 and Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 8.10.

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Botswana

Geckos Gekkonidae Bradfield's Dwarf Gecko Lygodactylus bradfieldi (1) Okavango Panhandle 6.10. Cape Dwarf Gecko Lygodactylus capensis (1) Okavango Panhandle 5.10.

Monitor Lizards Varanidae Nile Monitor Varanus niloticus (1) Okavango Panhandle 5.10.

Crocodiles and relatives Crocodylidae Nile Crocodile Crocodylus niloticus cowiei (3) Observed Okavango Panhandle 4-6.10.

Amphibians (0 in total: 1 heard ) Status codes: E = Endemic, NE = Near-endemic, I = Introduced

IUCN codes: CR = Critically endangered, EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EW = Extinct in the Wild, NT = Near Threatened, DD = Data Deficient Namibia

True toads Bufonidae Flatbacked Toad Amietophrynus maculatus (1) 1 heard Namibia 2.10.

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