Namibia, Botswana & Zimbabwe Overland Adventure IV 11th to 28th 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 This tour covered three countries and started off in Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Passing through the Caprivi strip and the Panhandle of the Great Okavango Delta, we witnessed some great sightings such as Pel's Fishing Owl, White-backed Night Heron, African Skimmer, African Pygmy Goose and Wattle Crane. Etosha National Park delivered the goods and mammals were a great feature here, with sightings of Cheetah, Black Rhinoceros, Lion and awesome Honey Badgers. The Erongo Mountains were a great spectacle as well as Spitzkoppe, before making our way to the coast through the Namib desert. We ended this great tour in the capital Windhoek with some great memories to cherish. ______Top bird list (as chosen by participants): 1. Southern Carmine Bee-eater 2. Schalow’s Turaco 3. Pel’s Fishing Owl 4. Crimson-breasted Shrike 5. Racket-tailed Roller ______Tour in Detail The first day of the tour finally arrived and after meeting all fellow travelers, we made our way to Victoria Falls National Park to visit the falls itself. We had great looks at the falls and its fauna attracted to this area. Brown-backed Honeybird, Rock Pratincole, Jameson's Firefinch and Trumpeter Hornbill were highlights for sure, as were the massive Common Warthog and Bushbuck.

Leaving Victoria Falls and Zimbabwe, we ventured through Kazangulo Border Crossing, where four countries meet; namely Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. We passed through Chobe National Park, spotting our first African Elephant, African Buffalo, Plains Zebra, Giraffe, and even Lizard Buzzard and Dark Chanting Goshawk. Caprivi Mutoya Lodge, near the Zambezi River, was our home for the following couple of nights and was most enjoyable. A memorable time was had at the largest Southern Carmine Bee-eater colony that we know of. Numbering a staggering 5000 plus individuals, this show was incredible and memorable, to say the least. Other highlights here included Racket-tailed and Lilac-breasted Rollers, Arnott's Chat, Bearded Scrub Robin, rare Shelley's Sunbird, vagrant Yellow-throated Leaflove, roosting African Wood Owl, Racket-tailed Roller by Andre Bernon Lesser Jacana, Rufous-bellied Heron, Greater Painted Snipe, Ovambo Sparrowhawk, Schalow's Turaco, Retz's Helmetshrike and Bennett's Woodpecker. Some night birding saw us winning with African Scops Owl, African Barred Owlet and Fiery-necked Nightjar.

We ventured west and into the Mahango part of the Bwabwata National Park. Roan and Sable Antelope proved popular as did Hippopotamuses out feeding in the day! We also saw many Lappet- faced Vultures, Wattle Crane, Hartlaub's Babbler, Martial Eagle, and our first Crimson-breasted

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Shrike. From here, we carried on with the Okavango River to the panhandle of the delta! Many new species were added and we had a great time finding them whilst boating downriver. Special finds included Pel's Fishing Owl, a great show by an African Fish Eagle, Southern Pied and Black-faced Babblers, White-backed Night Heron, African Skimmer, African Pygmy Goose, Coppery-tailed Coucal, Slaty Egret, and both Luapula and Chirping Cisticolas.

We left Botswana once more and made our way west towards Rundu and had a great time on the Okavango River overlooking Angola. A family of Spotted Eagle-Owl was a nice surprise and we also got many Brown Firefinch, Violet- eared Waxbill, Swamp Boubou, Hartlaub's Golden and Southern Brown- throated Weavers and many Black- crowned Night Herons on the river in the Northern Wheatear by Andre Bernon early morning. A nice surprise came in the form of a vagrant Northern Wheatear and proved to be southern Africa's 28th record! Another great find nearby was a great looking pair of Rufous-bellied Tits and Tinkling Cisticola.

We had finally arrived in the Etosha region and stayed in three different camps. The dry salt lake and surrounding vegetation are a haven for fauna and the dry season, particularly good as most activity is centered around the waterhole. One of the first mammals we saw in the park was a mating pair of Lions! We had a great experience here and found many exciting things to look at. Mammals that obliged included huge herds of Plains Zebra, Gemsbok, Common Wildebeest, Springbok, Hartebeest, and Impala. We searched through the tons of birds and picked up Namaqua, Double-banded and Burchell's Sandgrouses, Kori and Ludwig's Bustards, Northern Black and Red-crested Korhaans, Double-banded, Temminck's and Burchell's Courses, Stark's and Pink- billed Larks, Red-necked Falcon, Sociable Weaver, Blue Crane, and the tiny Rufous- eared Warbler. Halali Rest Camp also gave us the localized Bare-cheeked Babbler, Violet Woodhoopoe and Carp's Tit. We left this amazing place after a great time at Okaukuejo Rest Camp with its magnificent floodlit waterhole and drinking Black Rhinoceroses.

The Erongo Mountains certainly kept the pace going with fantastic scenery and great looks at Rockrunner, Hartlaub's Spurfowl, White-tailed Shrike, many Black-faced Babbler by Andre Bernon Rosy-faced Lovebirds and Rüppell’s Parrots nearby. We then ventured to the great-looking Spitzkoppe Inselberg and managed to find the extremely sought-after Herero Chat before moving on to Walvis Bay, through the Namib Desert.

Walvis Bay is a stunning little city situated on the edge of the lagoon. We enjoyed thousands of both Lesser and Greater Flamingos on our doorstep! One of our biggest targets here was the Dune Lark

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We meandered inland, through the Namib-Naukluft National Park and had fantastic looks at Rüppell’s Korhaan before reaching Namibia’s smallest town – Solitaire. We made our way up the escarpment via the Spreetshoogte Pass and had the most incredible view from the top vantage point. Namigrens was our next stop and provided us with some unique accommodation set amongst the granite boulders and some great local dishes for dinner. Waterhole scene in Etosha by Andre Bernon

We left for the capital Windhoek after ticking White-throated Canary, Ludwig’s Bustard, Pygmy Falcon, and White-tailed Shrike and Karoo Scrub Robin off our list. Our final destination of the tour had unfortunately already arrived but our farewell gift came in the form of Bradfield’s Swift, Chestnut Weaver, Common Scimitarbill and Black-faced Waxbill before making our respective ways home. All in all, a truly magical experience through this incredible destination.

Welwitschia plant 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.

Visited locations Zambezi NP, Victoria Falls (ZIM), Caprivi Mutoya Lodge, , Katima Mulilo--woodland, Caprivi Strip, Caprivi Houseboat Safari Lodge, Bwabwata NP--Mahangu Safari Lodge, Namibia, Botswana, Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR, Okavango Panhandle, Hakusembe River Lodge, Rundu, Etosha NP, Mokuti Lodge, Erongo Wilderness Lodge, Spitzkoppe NR, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Namib-Naukluft NP, Namibgrens, Windhoek, Windhoek--Avis Dam.

Birds (383 in total: 382 seen, 1 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

Ostrich Struthionidae Common Ostrich Struthio camelus australis (7) Namibia 15.10, observed Namibia 19-23.10 and Namibia 26.10.

Ducks, Geese & Swans Anatidae White-faced Whistling Duck Dendrocygna viduata (4) Observed Namibia 13-15.10, Botswana 15.10 and Botswana 16.10. Spur-winged Goose Plectropterus gambensis (3) Namibia 14.10, Namibia 15.10 and Botswana 16.10. Knob-billed Duck Sarkidiornis melanotos (1) Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 15.10. We saw a few birds on the floodplain. Egyptian Goose Alopochen aegyptiaca (6) Namibia 12.10, Namibia 15.10 and observed Namibia 20-23.10. South African Shelduck Tadorna cana (1) Etosha NP 19.10. Seen well at the Andoni Waterhole. African Pygmy Goose Nettapus auritus (1) Okavango Panhandle 16.10. Cape Teal Anas capensis (4) Etosha NP 19.10, Namibia 21.10, Namibia 24.10 and Namibia 25.10. Red-billed Teal Anas erythrorhyncha (4) Namibia 13.10, Namibia 15.10, Botswana 16.10 and Namibia 21.10.

Guineafowl Numididae Helmeted Guineafowl Numida meleagris (12) Zambezi NP 11.10, Botswana 12.10, observed Namibia 18-24.10 and observed Namibia 26- 28.10.

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Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies Phasianidae Crested Francolin Dendroperdix sephaena (4) Namibia 12.10, Namibia 13.10, Namibia 15.10 and Namibia 18.10. Hartlaub's Spurfowl Pternistis hartlaubi (1) Erongo Wilderness Lodge 22.10. We had extended views of a small covey between the boulders. Red-billed Spurfowl Pternistis adspersus (12) Namibia 14.10, Namibia 15.10, 1 heard Botswana 16.10, observed Namibia 17-21.10, Namibia 24.10 and observed Namibia 26-28.10. Swainson's Spurfowl Pternistis swainsonii (3) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 12.10, Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 15.10 and Etosha NP 19.10.

Petrels, Shearwaters & Diving Petrels Procellariidae Sooty Shearwater (NT) Ardenna grisea (1) Walvis Bay 25.10.

Grebes Podicipedidae Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis capensis (2) Namibia 19.10 and Namibia 21.10.

Flamingos Phoenicopteridae Greater Flamingo Phoenicopterus roseus (3) Observed Walvis Bay 24-26.10. Lesser Flamingo (NT) Phoeniconaias minor (4) Etosha NP 19.10 and observed Walvis Bay 24-26.10.

Storks Ciconiidae Yellow-billed Stork Mycteria ibis (4) Observed Namibia 13-15.10, Botswana 15.10 and Botswana 16.10. African Openbill Anastomus lamelligerus lamelligerus (6) Zambezi NP 11.10, observed Namibia 12-14.10, Botswana 15.10 and Botswana 16.10. Black Stork Ciconia nigra (1) Etosha NP 22.10. Saddle-billed Stork Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis (1) Etosha NP 19.10. A single bird seen near Andoni. Marabou Stork Leptoptilos crumenifer (3) observed 12.10, Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10 and Okavango Panhandle 16.10.

Ibises, Spoonbills Threskiornithidae African Sacred Ibis Threskiornis aethiopicus (2) Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 15.10 and Okavango Panhandle 16.10. Hadada Ibis Bostrychia hagedash (5) Zambezi NP 11.10, Namibia 12.10, Namibia 14.10, Botswana 16.10 and Botswana 17.10. Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus (2) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10 and Okavango Panhandle 16.10. African Spoonbill Platalea alba (1) Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 15.10.

Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns Ardeidae White-backed Night Heron Gorsachius leuconotus (2) Okavango Panhandle 14.10 and Okavango Panhandle 16.10.

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Black-crowned Night Heron Nycticorax nycticorax nycticorax (1) Hakusembe River Lodge 18.10. Striated Heron Butorides striata atricapilla (3) Observed Okavango Panhandle 15-17.10. Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides (3) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10, Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 14.10 and Okavango Panhandle 16.10. Rufous-bellied Heron Ardeola rufiventris (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10. We had extended looks at two birds hunting. Grey Heron Ardea cinerea cinerea (7) Observed Namibia 13-15.10, Botswana 16.10, Botswana 17.10, Namibia 25.10 and Namibia 26.10. Black-headed Heron Ardea melanocephala (3) Observed Etosha NP 21-23.10. Goliath Heron Ardea goliath (4) Namibia 12.10, observed Botswana 14-16.10 and Namibia 14.10. Purple Heron Ardea purpurea purpurea (3) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10, Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 14.10 and Okavango Panhandle 16.10. Great Egret Ardea alba melanorhynchos (6) Zambezi NP 11.10, observed Namibia 12-14.10, Botswana 15.10 and Botswana 16.10. Intermediate Egret Ardea intermedia brachyrhyncha (1) Okavango Panhandle 16.10. Slaty Egret (VU) Egretta vinaceigula (1) Okavango Panhandle 16.10. We had to work hard for a singleton on a small floodplain. Little Egret Egretta garzetta garzetta (6) Namibia 14.10, Botswana 16.10, Botswana 17.10 and observed Namibia 24-26.10.

Hamerkop Scopidae Hamerkop Scopus umbretta umbretta (5) Observed Namibia 12-15.10, Botswana 15.10 and Botswana 16.10.

Pelicans Pelecanidae Great White Pelican Pelecanus onocrotalus (3) Okavango Panhandle 16.10, Walvis Bay 24.10 and Walvis Bay 25.10. Pink-backed Pelican Pelecanus rufescens (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10.

Gannets, Boobies Sulidae Cape Gannet (VU) Morus capensis (1) Walvis Bay 25.10.

Cormorants and Shags Phalacrocoracidae Reed Cormorant Microcarbo africanus africanus (8) Zambezi NP 11.10, observed Namibia 12-18.10 and observed Botswana 14-16.10. White-breasted Cormorant Phalacrocorax lucidus (2) Walvis Bay 25.10 and Walvis Bay 26.10. Cape Cormorant (NT) Phalacrocorax capensis (2) Walvis Bay 25.10 and Walvis Bay 26.10.

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Anhingas Anhingidae African Darter Anhinga rufa rufa (4) Observed Namibia 12-14.10 and Botswana 16.10.

Osprey Pandionidae Western Osprey Pandion haliaetus haliaetus (1) Okavango Panhandle 16.10.

Kites, Hawks & Eagles Accipitridae Black-winged Kite Elanus caeruleus caeruleus (2) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10 and Okavango Panhandle 16.10. African Harrier-Hawk Polyboroides typus typus (1) Rundu 18.10. Hooded Vulture (EN) Necrosyrtes monachus (2) Zambezi NP 11.10 and Zambezi NP 12.10. White-backed Vulture (NT) Gyps africanus (7) Zambezi NP 12.10, Namibia 15.10, Namibia 19.10, observed Namibia 21-23.10 and Namibia 26.10. White-headed Vulture (VU) Trigonoceps occipitalis (1) Etosha NP 20.10. Lappet-faced Vulture (VU) Torgos tracheliotos tracheliotos (4) Namibia 15.10, Namibia 22.10, Namibia 26.10 and Namibia 27.10. Black-chested Snake Eagle Circaetus pectoralis (3) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10, Okavango Panhandle 16.10 and Etosha NP 23.10. Bateleur (NT) Terathopius ecaudatus (1) Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 15.10. Martial Eagle (NT) Polemaetus bellicosus (2) Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 15.10 and Etosha NP 19.10. Tawny Eagle Aquila rapax rapax (4) Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 15.10, Etosha NP 19.10, Namibia 22.10 and Namibia 23.10. African Hawk-Eagle Aquila spilogaster (3) Namibia 15.10, Namibia 20.10 and Namibia 21.10. Lizard Buzzard Kaupifalco monogrammicus meridionalis (2) Namibia 12.10 and Namibia 13.10. Gabar Goshawk Micronisus gabar (5) Namibia 12.10, Okavango Panhandle 16.10, Namibia 17.10, Namibia 19.10 and Namibia 27.10. Dark Chanting Goshawk Melierax metabates mechowi (1) observed 12.10 and Zambezi NP 12.10. Pale Chanting Goshawk Melierax canorus argentior (7) Observed Namibia 19-24.10 and Namibia 27.10. Little Sparrowhawk Accipiter minullus minullus (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 14.10. Black Sparrowhawk Accipiter melanoleucus melanoleucus (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10. African Marsh Harrier Circus ranivorus (1) Okavango Panhandle 15.10. Black Kite Milvus migrans migrans (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10. Yellow-billed Kite Milvus aegyptius parasitus (8) Zambezi NP 11.10, observed Namibia 12-18.10 and observed Botswana 15-17.10. African Fish Eagle Haliaeetus vocifer (4) Namibia 12.10, observed Namibia 14-16.10, Botswana 15.10 and Botswana 16.10.

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Augur Buzzard Buteo augur (1) Etosha NP 20.10. Seen perched at Halali.

Bustards Otididae Kori Bustard (NT) Ardeotis kori kori (5) Observed Namibia 19-23.10. Ludwig's Bustard (EN) Neotis ludwigii (2) Etosha NP 22.10 and Namibgrens 27.10. Rüppell's Korhaan Eupodotis rueppelii (2) Namib-Naukluft NP 26.10 and Namibgrens 27.10. Red-crested Korhaan Lophotis ruficrista (3) Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 15.10, Etosha NP 19.10 and Etosha NP 23.10. Northern Black Korhaan Afrotis afraoides (5) Observed Namibia 19-23.10.

Rails, Crakes & Coots Rallidae Black Crake Amaurornis flavirostra (4) Namibia 13.10, Namibia 14.10, Botswana 17.10 and Namibia 18.10. African Swamphen Porphyrio madagascariensis (1) Okavango Panhandle 16.10. Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus meridionalis (2) Okavango Panhandle 16.10 and Walvis Bay 26.10. Red-knobbed Coot Fulica cristata (1) Walvis Bay 26.10.

Cranes Gruidae Wattled Crane Grus carunculata (1) Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 15.10. A large group was seen foraging on the floodplain. Blue Crane (VU) Grus paradisea (1) Etosha NP 19.10. Seen well at Andoni Waterhole.

Thick-knees Burhinidae Water Thick-knee Burhinus vermiculatus vermiculatus (3) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10, Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 14.10 and Okavango Panhandle 16.10.

Oystercatchers Haematopodidae African Oystercatcher (NT) Haematopus moquini (1) Walvis Bay 26.10.

Stilts and Avocets Recurvirostridae Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus (5) Namibia 14.10, Botswana 16.10, Namibia 17.10, Namibia 21.10 and Namibia 25.10. Pied Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta (3) Namibia 19.10, Namibia 24.10 and Namibia 25.10.

Plovers and Lapwings Charadriidae Long-toed Lapwing Vanellus crassirostris leucopterus (3) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10, Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 14.10 and Okavango Panhandle 16.10.

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Blacksmith Lapwing Vanellus armatus (14) Observed Namibia 12-15.10, observed Botswana 15-17.10, observed Namibia 17-23.10, Namibia 26.10 and Namibia 27.10. White-crowned Lapwing Vanellus albiceps (2) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 12.10 and Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 14.10. Crowned Lapwing Vanellus coronatus (5) Namibia 12.10, Namibia 19.10 and observed Namibia 21-23.10. African Wattled Lapwing Vanellus senegallus lateralis (2) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 14.10, Okavango Panhandle 17.10 and Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 17.10. Grey Plover Pluvialis squatarola squatarola (3) Observed Walvis Bay 24-26.10. Common Ringed Plover Charadrius hiaticula (3) Observed Walvis Bay 24-26.10. Kittlitz's Plover Charadrius pecuarius (2) Etosha NP 19.10 and Etosha NP 22.10. Three-banded Plover Charadrius tricollaris tricollaris (5) Namibia 14.10, Botswana 16.10, Namibia 19.10, Namibia 21.10 and Namibia 22.10. White-fronted Plover Charadrius marginatus (3) Observed Walvis Bay 24-26.10. Chestnut-banded Plover (NT) Charadrius pallidus pallidus (3) Etosha NP 22.10, Walvis Bay 25.10 and Walvis Bay 26.10. Caspian Plover Charadrius asiaticus (1) Etosha NP 22.10. We were lucky to find this rare migrant at Newbonii Waterhole.

Painted-Snipes Rostratulidae Greater Painted-snipe Rostratula benghalensis (2) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10 and Etosha NP 21.10.

Jacanas Jacanidae Lesser Jacana Microparra capensis (2) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10 and Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 14.10. African Jacana Actophilornis africanus (8) Zambezi NP 11.10, observed Namibia 12-16.10, observed Botswana 15-17.10 and Namibia 18.10.

Sandpipers and Allies Scolopacidae Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus phaeopus (2) Walvis Bay 25.10 and Walvis Bay 26.10. Bar-tailed Godwit Limosa lapponica lapponica (2) Walvis Bay 24.10 and Walvis Bay 25.10. Ruddy Turnstone Arenaria interpres interpres (3) Observed Walvis Bay 24-26.10. Ruff Calidris pugnax (8) Observed Namibia 12-14.10, observed Namibia 17-19.10, Namibia 21.10 and Namibia 25.10. Curlew Sandpiper Calidris ferruginea (3) Observed Walvis Bay 24-26.10. Sanderling Calidris alba alba (3) Observed Walvis Bay 24-26.10.

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Little Stint Calidris minuta (6) Namibia 14.10, Namibia 16.10, Namibia 19.10, Namibia 21.10, Namibia 25.10 and Namibia 26.10. African Snipe Gallinago nigripennis (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10. Terek Sandpiper Xenus cinereus (1) Walvis Bay 26.10. Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos (2) Okavango Panhandle 16.10 and Walvis Bay 26.10. Marsh Sandpiper Tringa stagnatilis (2) Etosha NP 19.10 and Etosha NP 21.10. Wood Sandpiper Tringa glareola (6) Namibia 13.10, Namibia 14.10, Namibia 17.10 and observed Namibia 19-21.10. Common Greenshank Tringa nebularia (6) Namibia 14.10, Botswana 16.10, Namibia 17.10, Namibia 18.10, Namibia 25.10 and Namibia 26.10.

Pratincoles and Coursers Glareolidae Burchell's Courser Cursorius rufus (1) Etosha NP 19.10. We found a large group on the Andoni Plains. Temminck's Courser Cursorius temminckii (1) Etosha NP 19.10. We found a single bird amongst many Burchell's Coursers. Double-banded Courser Rhinoptilus africanus (3) Etosha NP 19.10, Etosha NP 21.10 and Etosha NP 22.10. Collared Pratincole Glareola pratincola fuelleborni (2) Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 15.10 and Okavango Panhandle 16.10. Rock Pratincole Glareola nuchalis nuchalis (1) Victoria Falls (ZIM) 11.10.

Gulls, Terns & Skimmers Laridae African Skimmer (NT) Rynchops flavirostris (2) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 14.10 and Okavango Panhandle 16.10. Grey-headed Gull Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus poiocephalus (1) Walvis Bay 26.10. Hartlaub's Gull Chroicocephalus hartlaubii (3) Observed Walvis Bay 24-26.10. Kelp Gull Larus dominicanus vetula (3) Observed Walvis Bay 24-26.10. Caspian Tern Hydroprogne caspia (3) Observed Walvis Bay 24-26.10. Greater Crested Tern Thalasseus bergii bergii (2) Walvis Bay 25.10 and Walvis Bay 26.10. Sandwich Tern Thalasseus sandvicensis (3) Observed Walvis Bay 24-26.10. Damara Tern (NT) Sternula balaenarum (2) Walvis Bay 24.10 and Walvis Bay 25.10. Common Tern Sterna hirundo hirundo (3) Observed Walvis Bay 24-26.10. Whiskered Tern Chlidonias hybrida (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10.

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White-winged Tern Chlidonias leucopterus (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10.

Sandgrouse Pteroclidae Namaqua Sandgrouse Pterocles namaqua (4) Namibia 18.10 and observed Namibia 21-23.10. Double-banded Sandgrouse Pterocles bicinctus (2) Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 15.10 and Etosha NP 23.10. Burchell's Sandgrouse Pterocles burchelli (3) Okavango Panhandle 16.10, Okavango Panhandle 17.10 and Etosha NP 19.10.

Pigeons and Doves Columbidae Rock Dove Columba livia var. domestica (3) Namibia 23.10, Namibia 24.10 and Namibia 26.10. Speckled Pigeon Columba guinea phaeonota (5) Namibia 23.10, Namibia 24.10 and observed Namibia 26-28.10. Mourning Collared Dove Streptopelia decipiens ambigua (3) 1 heard Bwabwata NP--Mahangu Safari Lodge 14.10, Bwabwata NP--Mahangu Safari Lodge 15.10 and 1 heard Okavango Panhandle 17.10. Red-eyed Dove Streptopelia semitorquata (8) Zambezi NP 11.10, Zambezi NP 12.10, observed Namibia 12-18.10 and observed Botswana 15- 17.10. Ring-necked Dove Streptopelia capicola (17) Observed Namibia 12-28.10 and observed Botswana 15-17.10. Laughing Dove Spilopelia senegalensis senegalensis (16) Zambezi NP 11.10, Namibia 12.10, Namibia 14.10, Namibia 15.10 and observed Namibia 17- 28.10. Emerald-spotted Wood Dove Turtur chalcospilos (8) Zambezi NP 11.10, Zambezi NP 12.10, observed Namibia 13-15.10, Namibia 17.10, Namibia 18.10 and Namibia 20.10. Namaqua Dove Oena capensis capensis (7) Namibia 12.10, Namibia 14.10, Namibia 17.10, Namibia 18.10 and observed Namibia 20-22.10. African Green Pigeon Treron calvus (3) Namibia 12.10, Namibia 14.10 and Namibia 15.10.

Turacos Musophagidae Schalow's Turaco Tauraco schalowi (2) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10 and Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 14.10. Grey Go-away-bird Corythaixoides concolor (17) Zambezi NP 11.10, Zambezi NP 12.10, observed Namibia 12-15.10, observed Botswana 15- 17.10, observed Namibia 17-21.10 and observed Namibia 23-28.10.

Cuckoos Cuculidae Senegal Coucal Centropus senegalensis flecki (1) 1 heard Bwabwata NP--Mahangu Safari Lodge 15.10. Coppery-tailed Coucal Centropus cupreicaudus cupreicaudus (5) Namibia 12.10, Namibia 14.10, Botswana 16.10, Botswana 17.10, Namibia 17.10 and Namibia 18.10. White-browed Coucal Centropus superciliosus loandae (3) Zambezi NP 12.10, Namibia 16.10 and Namibia 17.10. African Cuckoo Cuculus gularis (3) Up to 1 Etosha NP 21-23.10.

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Owls Strigidae African Scops Owl Otus senegalensis senegalensis (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10. Spotted Eagle-Owl Bubo africanus africanus (2) Hakusembe River Lodge 17.10 and Hakusembe River Lodge 18.10. Adults with chicks! Pel's Fishing Owl Scotopelia peli (1) Okavango Panhandle 16.10. African Wood Owl Strix woodfordii woodfordii (1) Namibia 14.10. Seen well roosting, near the Zambezi River. Pearl-spotted Owlet Glaucidium perlatum licua (3) Okavango Panhandle 16.10, 1 heard Etosha NP 21.10 and Erongo Wilderness Lodge 24.10. African Barred Owlet Glaucidium capense ngamiense (2) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10 and Okavango Panhandle 15.10.

Nightjars and Allies Caprimulgidae Rufous-cheeked Nightjar Caprimulgus rufigena (2) Etosha NP 21.10 and Etosha NP 22.10. Seen feeding around the waterhole at night. Fiery-necked Nightjar Caprimulgus pectoralis (3) 1 heard Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 12.10, Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10 and Bwabwata NP-- Mahangu Safari Lodge 14.10. Freckled Nightjar Caprimulgus tristigma (1) Erongo Wilderness Lodge 23.10.

Swifts Apodidae African Palm Swift Cypsiurus parvus (10) Zambezi NP 11.10, Namibia 15.10, observed Namibia 17-20.10, Namibia 22.10, Namibia 23.10, Namibia 27.10 and Namibia 28.10. Alpine Swift Tachymarptis melba (3) Namibia 24.10, Namibia 26.10 and Namibia 27.10. African Black Swift Apus barbatus (1) Zambezi NP 12.10. Bradfield's Swift Apus bradfieldi bradfieldi (1) Windhoek 27.10. Little Swift Apus affinis (4) Okavango Panhandle 16.10, Namibia 21.10, Namibia 22.10 and Namibia 27.10. White-rumped Swift Apus caffer (1) Okavango Panhandle 16.10.

Mousebirds Coliidae White-backed Mousebird Colius colius damarensis (3) Namibgrens 26.10, Namibgrens 27.10 and Walvis Bay 28.10. Red-faced Mousebird Urocolius indicus (4) Okavango Panhandle 16.10, Okavango Panhandle 17.10, Mokuti Lodge 20.10 and Namibia 24.10.

Rollers Coraciidae Purple Roller Coracias naevius mosambicus (1) Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 15.10.

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Racket-tailed Roller Coracias spatulatus (1) Katima Mulilo--woodland 13.10. Lilac-breasted Roller Coracias caudatus caudatus (7) Observed Namibia 12-15.10, Botswana 16.10, Namibia 17.10 and Namibia 18.10. Broad-billed Roller Eurystomus glaucurus suahelicus (4) Namibia 13.10, Namibia 14.10, Botswana 15.10 and Botswana 16.10.

Kingfishers Alcedinidae Brown-hooded Kingfisher Halcyon albiventris (5) Zambezi NP 11.10 and up to 1 Namibia 12-15.10. Striped Kingfisher Halcyon chelicuti chelicuti (1) Rundu 17.10. Malachite Kingfisher Corythornis cristatus (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 14.10. Giant Kingfisher Megaceryle maxima maxima (4) Zambezi NP 11.10, Namibia 14.10, Namibia 15.10, Botswana 15.10 and Botswana 16.10. Pied Kingfisher Ceryle rudis rudis (5) Zambezi NP 11.10, observed Namibia 12-14.10 and Botswana 16.10.

Bee-eaters Meropidae Swallow-tailed Bee-eater Merops hirundineus (6) Namibia 15.10, Namibia 18.10, Namibia 20.10, Namibia 23.10, Namibia 27.10 and Namibia 28.10. Little Bee-eater Merops pusillus (3) Namibia 14.10, Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 15.10 and Okavango Panhandle 16.10. White-fronted Bee-eater Merops bullockoides (6) Zambezi NP 11.10, Namibia 12.10, Namibia 14.10 and observed Botswana 15-17.10. European Bee-eater Merops apiaster (8) Namibia 12.10, Namibia 15.10, observed Namibia 18-22.10 and Namibia 27.10. Southern Carmine Bee-eater Merops nubicoides (6) Observed Namibia 12-15.10, observed Botswana 15-17.10 and Namibia 17.10. Once in a lifetime experience with this massive colony of over 5000 individuals.

Hoopoes Upupidae African Hoopoe Upupa africana (5) Okavango Panhandle 16.10, Okavango Panhandle 17.10, Hakusembe River Lodge 18.10, Etosha NP 23.10 and Windhoek--Avis Dam 28.10.

Wood Hoopoes Phoeniculidae Green Wood Hoopoe Phoeniculus purpureus (7) Zambezi NP 11.10, Namibia 12.10, Namibia 13.10, Namibia 15.10, Botswana 16.10, Botswana 17.10 and Namibia 23.10. Violet Wood Hoopoe Phoeniculus damarensis (1) Etosha NP 20.10. Seen well in Halali Rest Camp. Common Scimitarbill Rhinopomastus cyanomelas (1) Windhoek--Avis Dam 28.10.

Hornbills Bucerotidae Damara Red-billed Hornbill Tockus damarensis (2) Etosha NP 20.10 and Windhoek--Avis Dam 28.10.

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Southern Red-billed Hornbill Tockus rufirostris (5) Namibia 15.10 and observed Namibia 18-21.10. Monteiro's Hornbill Tockus monteiri (2) Erongo Wilderness Lodge 23.10 and Erongo Wilderness Lodge 24.10. Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill Tockus leucomelas leucomelas (5) Namibia 15.10, Namibia 17.10, Namibia 20.10, Namibia 22.10 and Namibia 23.10. Bradfield's Hornbill Lophoceros bradfieldi (3) Caprivi Strip 14.10, Bwabwata NP--Mahangu Safari Lodge 15.10 and Okavango Panhandle 16.10. African Grey Hornbill Lophoceros nasutus epirhinus (11) Zambezi NP 11.10, Zambezi NP 12.10, Botswana 12.10, observed Namibia 12-15.10, Botswana 16.10, Botswana 17.10 and observed Namibia 17-21.10. Trumpeter Hornbill Bycanistes bucinator (2) Zambezi NP 11.10 and Zambezi NP 12.10.

African Barbets Lybiidae Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird Pogoniulus chrysoconus extoni (2) Okavango Panhandle 16.10 and Rundu 18.10. Acacia Pied Barbet Tricholaema leucomelas (6) Okavango Panhandle 16.10, Namibia 20.10, observed Namibia 22-24.10 and Namibia 27.10. Black-collared Barbet Lybius torquatus (5) Zambezi NP 11.10, Zambezi NP 12.10 and observed Namibia 12-15.10. Crested Barbet Trachyphonus vaillantii (3) Zambezi NP 11.10, Zambezi NP 12.10 and Namibia 13.10.

Honeyguides Indicatoridae Brown-backed Honeybird Prodotiscus regulus regulus (1) Zambezi NP 11.10. Lesser Honeyguide Indicator minor (2) Zambezi NP 11.10 and Zambezi NP 12.10.

Woodpeckers Picidae Bennett's Woodpecker Campethera bennettii (2) Katima Mulilo--woodland 13.10 and Rundu 18.10. Golden-tailed Woodpecker Campethera abingoni (3) 1 heard Namibia 14.10, Namibia 17.10 and Namibia 18.10. Bearded Woodpecker Chloropicus namaquus (3) Zambezi NP 11.10, Zambezi NP 12.10 and Namibia 24.10. Cardinal Woodpecker Dendropicos fuscescens (3) Namibia 13.10, Namibia 17.10 and Namibia 22.10.

Falcons and Caracaras Falconidae Pygmy Falcon Polihierax semitorquatus semitorquatus (1) Namibgrens 27.10. Rock Kestrel Falco rupicolus (3) Namibia 23.10, Namibia 24.10 and Namibia 27.10. Greater Kestrel Falco rupicoloides rupicoloides (2) Etosha NP 21.10 and Etosha NP 23.10. Red-necked Falcon (NT) Falco chicquera (1) Etosha NP 19.10. Lanner Falcon Falco biarmicus biarmicus (1) Rundu 18.10.

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African & New World Parrots Psittacidae Meyer's Parrot Poicephalus meyeri (6) Observed Namibia 12-17.10 and observed Botswana 15-17.10. Rüppell's Parrot Poicephalus rueppellii (1) Erongo Wilderness Lodge 24.10.

Old World Parrots Psittaculidae Rosy-faced Lovebird Agapornis roseicollis roseicollis (3) Erongo Wilderness Lodge 23.10, Erongo Wilderness Lodge 24.10, Namibgrens 27.10 and Windhoek 27.10.

Wattle-eyes, Batises Platysteiridae Chinspot Batis Batis molitor (5) Zambezi NP 11.10, observed Namibia 13-15.10 and Namibia 17.10. Pririt Batis Batis pririt affinis (5) Namibia 23.10, Namibia 24.10 and observed Namibia 26-28.10. White-tailed Shrike Lanioturdus torquatus (3) Erongo Wilderness Lodge 23.10, Erongo Wilderness Lodge 24.10 and Namibgrens 27.10.

Bushshrikes and Allies Malaconotidae Grey-headed Bushshrike Malaconotus blanchoti (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10. Orange-breasted Bushshrike Chlorophoneus sulfureopectus similis (2) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10 and Bwabwata NP--Mahangu Safari Lodge 15.10. Bokmakierie Telophorus zeylonus (3) Walvis Bay 25.10, Namibgrens 26.10 and 1 heard Namibgrens 27.10. Brown-crowned Tchagra Tchagra australis (2) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10 and Namibgrens 26.10. Black-crowned Tchagra Tchagra senegalus (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10. Black-backed Puffback Dryoscopus cubla (4) Zambezi NP 11.10, Namibia 13.10, Namibia 14.10 and Namibia 24.10. Tropical Boubou Laniarius major (1) Zambezi NP 11.10. Swamp Boubou Laniarius bicolor sticturus (6) Observed Namibia 13-15.10, Botswana 16.10, Namibia 17.10 and Namibia 18.10. Crimson-breasted Shrike Laniarius atrococcineus (5) Namibia 15.10, Botswana 16.10, Namibia 17.10, 1 heard Namibia 18.10 and Windhoek--Avis Dam 28.10. Brubru Nilaus afer (2) Okavango Panhandle 16.10 and Rundu 18.10.

Vangas Vangidae White-crested Helmetshrike Prionops plumatus (2) Katima Mulilo--woodland 12.10 and Katima Mulilo--woodland 13.10. Retz's Helmetshrike Prionops retzii (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10.

Shrikes Laniidae Magpie Shrike Urolestes melanoleucus (5) Namibia 12.10, Namibia 14.10, Namibia 15.10, Botswana 16.10 and Namibia 17.10.

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Southern White-crowned Shrike Eurocephalus anguitimens (3) Etosha NP 19.10, Etosha NP 20.10 and Etosha NP 22.10. Southern Fiscal Lanius collaris (4) Katima Mulilo--woodland 13.10 and observed Namibia 26-28.10. We saw the nominate race on the 13th and the Latakoo sub-species on the 26th to 28th.

Old World Orioles Oriolidae Black-headed Oriole Oriolus larvatus (2) Okavango Panhandle 15.10, Okavango Panhandle 16.10 and Bwabwata NP--Mahangu Safari Lodge 15.10.

Drongos Dicruridae Fork-tailed Drongo Dicrurus adsimilis (17) Zambezi NP 11.10, Zambezi NP 12.10, observed Namibia 12-15.10, Botswana 16.10, observed Namibia 17-24.10 and observed Namibia 26-28.10.

Monarchs Monarchidae African Paradise Flycatcher Terpsiphone viridis (5) Namibia 12.10, Namibia 14.10 and observed Botswana 15-17.10.

Crows, Jays, and Magpies Corvidae Cape Crow Corvus capensis capensis (5) Observed Namibia 20-23.10 and Namibia 26.10. Pied Crow Corvus albus (13) Zambezi NP 11.10, Zambezi NP 12.10, Botswana 16.10, observed Namibia 17-24.10, Namibia 26.10 and Namibia 27.10.

Tits, Chickadees Paridae Southern Black Tit Melaniparus niger (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10. Carp's Tit Melaniparus carpi (1) Etosha NP 21.10. Seen well on the edge of Halali Rest Camp. Rufous-bellied Tit Melaniparus rufiventris (1) 2 Rundu 18.10. Seen extremely well about 30km west of Rundu. Ashy Tit Melaniparus cinerascens (1) Namibgrens 27.10.

Larks Alaudidae Spike-heeled Lark Chersomanes albofasciata (4) Observed Namibia 21-23.10 and Namibia 27.10. Gray's Lark Ammomanopsis grayi (1) Swakopmund 25.10. We eventually found a large flock. Chestnut-backed Sparrow-Lark Eremopterix leucotis (1) Etosha NP 22.10. Grey-backed Sparrow-Lark Eremopterix verticalis (5) Observed Namibia 19-23.10. Sabota Lark Calendulauda sabota (6) Observed Namibia 19-23.10 and Namibia 27.10. Bradfield's sub-species

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Dune Lark Calendulauda erythrochlamys (1) Walvis Bay 25.10. We saw a pair of Namibia's only true endemic. Rufous-naped Lark Mirafra africana (1) Etosha NP 19.10. Stark's Lark Spizocorys starki (3) Observed Etosha NP 21-23.10. Pink-billed Lark Spizocorys conirostris (1) Etosha NP 19.10. Red-capped Lark Calandrella cinerea (5) Observed Etosha NP 19-23.10.

Bulbuls Pycnonotidae African Red-eyed Bulbul Pycnonotus nigricans nigricans (12) Namibia 15.10, Botswana 16.10, observed Namibia 17-24.10, Namibia 26.10 and Namibia 27.10. Dark-capped Bulbul Pycnonotus tricolor (5) Zambezi NP 11.10, Zambezi NP 12.10 and observed Namibia 12-15.10. Yellow-bellied Greenbul Chlorocichla flaviventris occidentalis (7) Zambezi NP 11.10, Zambezi NP 12.10, observed Namibia 12-15.10, Botswana 16.10 and Botswana 17.10. Yellow-throated Leaflove Atimastillas flavicollis (1) Caprivi Houseboat Safari Lodge 14.10. Terrestrial Brownbul Phyllastrephus terrestris (7) Zambezi NP 11.10, Zambezi NP 12.10, observed Namibia 12-15.10, Botswana 16.10 and Botswana 17.10.

Swallows Hirundinidae Grey-rumped Swallow Pseudhirundo griseopyga griseopyga (4) Namibia 13.10, Namibia 14.10, Botswana 15.10 and Botswana 16.10. Brown-throated Martin Riparia paludicola paludicola (2) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 12.10 and Okavango Panhandle 16.10. Banded Martin Riparia cincta (1) Okavango Panhandle 16.10. Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica rustica (8) Observed Namibia 12-15.10, Botswana 16.10, Botswana 17.10, Namibia 18.10 and Namibia 19.10. White-throated Swallow Hirundo albigularis (1) Okavango Panhandle 16.10. Wire-tailed Swallow Hirundo smithii smithii (7) Observed Namibia 12-15.10, observed Botswana 15-17.10, Namibia 17.10 and Namibia 18.10. Rock Martin Ptyonoprogne fuligula (8) Zambezi NP 11.10, observed Namibia 21-24.10 and observed Namibia 26-28.10. Greater Striped Swallow Cecropis cucullata (2) Etosha NP 22.10 and Windhoek--Avis Dam 28.10. Lesser Striped Swallow Cecropis abyssinica (6) Zambezi NP 11.10, Zambezi NP 12.10, observed Namibia 13-15.10 and Botswana 16.10. Red-breasted Swallow Cecropis semirufa semirufa (5) Observed Namibia 12-15.10 and Namibia 20.10. South African Cliff Swallow Petrochelidon spilodera (2) Etosha NP 19.10 and Etosha NP 21.10.

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Crombecs, African warblers Macrosphenidae Rockrunner Achaetops pycnopygius pycnopygius (1) Erongo Wilderness Lodge 24.10. We had prolonged views of a bird feeding. Long-billed Crombec Sylvietta rufescens (6) Botswana 16.10, Namibia 17.10, Namibia 18.10, Namibia 20.10, Namibia 23.10 and Namibia 27.10.

Leaf warblers and allies Phylloscopidae Willow Warbler Phylloscopus trochilus (10) Namibia 15.10, Botswana 16.10, Namibia 17.10, Namibia 18.10, observed Namibia 20-23.10, Namibia 26.10 and Namibia 28.10.

Reed warblers and allies Acrocephalidae Greater Swamp Warbler Acrocephalus rufescens ansorgei (2) Okavango Panhandle 15.10 and Okavango Panhandle 16.10. Lesser Swamp Warbler Acrocephalus gracilirostris (1) Okavango Panhandle 16.10. African Reed Warbler Acrocephalus baeticatus (1) Walvis Bay 25.10. Marsh Warbler Acrocephalus palustris (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 14.10.

Cisticolas and allies Cisticolidae Red-faced Cisticola Cisticola erythrops nyasa (1) Zambezi NP 12.10. Rattling Cisticola Cisticola chiniana (5) Zambezi NP 11.10, Namibia 15.10, Namibia 17.10, Namibia 20.10 and Namibia 28.10. Tinkling Cisticola Cisticola rufilatus (1) Rundu 17.10. Grey-backed Cisticola Cisticola subruficapilla (1) Windhoek--Avis Dam 28.10. Luapula Cisticola Cisticola luapula (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10. Chirping Cisticola Cisticola pipiens (1) Okavango Panhandle 16.10. Zitting Cisticola Cisticola juncidis terrestris (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 12.10. Desert Cisticola Cisticola aridulus (1) Etosha NP 19.10. Tawny-flanked Prinia Prinia subflava (7) Zambezi NP 11.10, observed Namibia 12-15.10, Botswana 16.10 and Namibia 17.10. Black-chested Prinia Prinia flavicans (3) Namibia 24.10, Namibia 27.10 and Namibia 28.10. Yellow-breasted Apalis Apalis flavida (6) Namibia 12.10, Namibia 14.10, Namibia 15.10, Botswana 16.10, Namibia 17.10 and Namibia 20.10. Rufous-eared Warbler Malcorus pectoralis (1) Etosha NP 21.10. Grey-backed Camaroptera Camaroptera brevicaudata (6) Zambezi NP 11.10, Namibia 13.10, Namibia 14.10, Botswana 16.10, Namibia 17.10 and Namibia 18.10.

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Yellow-bellied Eremomela Eremomela icteropygialis (6) Observed Namibia 19-21.10, Namibia 24.10, Namibia 26.10 and Namibia 27.10. Burnt-necked Eremomela Eremomela usticollis (2) Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 15.10 and Etosha NP 20.10.

Laughingthrushes Leiothrichidae Bare-cheeked Babbler Turdoides gymnogenys kaokensis (2) Etosha NP 20.10 and Etosha NP 21.10. Seen near a nest in Halali Rest Camp. Arrow-marked Babbler Turdoides jardineii (2) Bwabwata NP--Mahangu Safari Lodge 14.10 and Bwabwata NP--Mahangu Safari Lodge 15.10. Southern Pied Babbler Turdoides bicolor (2) Okavango Panhandle 16.10 and Etosha NP 20.10. Black-faced Babbler Turdoides melanops (3) Okavango Panhandle 16.10, Mokuti Lodge 18.10 and Mokuti Lodge 19.10. Hartlaub's Babbler Turdoides hartlaubii (4) Bwabwata NP--Mahangu Safari Lodge 15.10, Okavango Panhandle 16.10, Okavango Panhandle 17.10, Hakusembe River Lodge 17.10 and Hakusembe River Lodge 18.10.

Sylviid Babblers Sylviidae Chestnut-vented Warbler Sylvia subcoerulea (4) Namibia 22.10 and observed Namibia 26-28.10.

White-eyes Zosteropidae Orange River White-eye Zosterops pallidus (1) Walvis Bay 25.10. Southern Yellow White-eye Zosterops anderssoni (3) Namibia 14.10, Namibia 15.10 and Namibia 17.10.

Starlings Sturnidae Common Myna Acridotheres tristis tristis (1) Caprivi Strip 12.10. Wattled Starling Creatophora cinerea (2) Namibia 17.10 and Hakusembe River Lodge 18.10. Cape Starling Lamprotornis nitens (13) Namibia 13.10, Namibia 14.10, observed Namibia 17-24.10 and observed Namibia 26-28.10. Greater Blue-eared Starling Lamprotornis chalybaeus nordmanni (4) Namibia 12.10, Namibia 14.10, Namibia 15.10 and Botswana 16.10. Meves's Starling Lamprotornis mevesii (3) Namibia 12.10, Botswana 15.10 and Botswana 16.10. Burchell's Starling Lamprotornis australis (6) Observed Namibia 12-14.10, Namibia 17.10, Namibia 20.10 and Namibia 24.10. Violet-backed Starling Cinnyricinclus leucogaster verreauxi (6) Namibia 12.10, Namibia 14.10, Namibia 15.10, Botswana 16.10, Botswana 17.10 and Namibia 18.10. Red-winged Starling Onychognathus morio morio (2) Zambezi NP 11.10 and Zambezi NP 12.10. Pale-winged Starling Onychognathus nabouroup (4) Erongo Wilderness Lodge 23.10, Erongo Wilderness Lodge 24.10, Namibgrens 26.10, Namibgrens 27.10 and Windhoek 27.10.

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Oxpeckers Buphagidae Yellow-billed Oxpecker Buphagus africanus africanus (1) Okavango Panhandle 16.10. Red-billed Oxpecker Buphagus erythrorynchus (2) Bwabwata NP--Mahangu Safari Lodge 14.10 and Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 15.10.

Thrushes and Allies Turdidae Groundscraper Thrush Turdus litsitsirupa (5) Namibia 17.10, Namibia 18.10 and observed Namibia 22-24.10. Kurrichane Thrush Turdus libonyana (2) Hakusembe River Lodge 17.10 and Hakusembe River Lodge 18.10.

Chats, Old World Flycatchers Muscicapidae Karoo Scrub Robin Cercotrichas coryphoeus (2) Namibgrens 26.10 and Namibgrens 27.10. Here, at the extreme northern limit of their range. Bearded Scrub Robin Cercotrichas quadrivirgata quadrivirgata (1) Katima Mulilo--woodland 13.10. Kalahari Scrub Robin Cercotrichas paena (3) Namibia 19.10, Namibia 27.10 and Namibia 28.10. White-browed Scrub Robin Cercotrichas leucophrys (4) Namibia 13.10, Namibia 15.10, Botswana 16.10 and Namibia 24.10. Grey Tit-Flycatcher Myioparus plumbeus (1) Bwabwata NP--Mahangu Safari Lodge 15.10. Pale Flycatcher Melaenornis pallidus (2) Rundu 17.10 and Rundu 18.10. Chat Flycatcher Melaenornis infuscatus (6) Observed Namibia 21-24.10, Namibia 26.10 and Namibia 27.10. Marico Flycatcher Melaenornis mariquensis (8) Botswana 16.10, Namibia 19.10, Namibia 20.10, observed Namibia 22-24.10, Namibia 27.10 and Namibia 28.10. Spotted Flycatcher Muscicapa striata (3) Mokuti Lodge 18.10, Etosha NP 20.10 and Etosha NP 22.10. Ashy Flycatcher Muscicapa caerulescens (3) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 12.10, Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10 and Okavango Panhandle 17.10. White-browed Robin-Chat Cossypha heuglini heuglini (4) Up to 1 Namibia 12-15.10. Collared Palm Thrush Cichladusa arquata (1) Zambezi NP 12.10. Collared Flycatcher Ficedula albicollis (1) Etosha NP 20.10. Short-toed Rock Thrush Monticola brevipes (2) Erongo Wilderness Lodge 24.10 and Namibgrens 27.10. African Stonechat Saxicola torquatus (2) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10 and Okavango Panhandle 16.10. Karoo Chat Emarginata schlegelii (1) Namibgrens 27.10. Tractrac Chat Emarginata tractrac (2) Swakopmund 25.10 and Walvis Bay 26.10. Ant-eating Chat Myrmecocichla formicivora (2) Etosha NP 22.10 and Namibgrens 27.10.

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Mountain Wheatear Myrmecocichla monticola (5) Namibia 23.10, Namibia 24.10 and observed Namibia 26-28.10. Arnot's Chat Myrmecocichla arnotti arnotti (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10. Northern Wheatear Oenanthe oenanthe (1) Hakusembe River Lodge 18.10. Capped Wheatear Oenanthe pileata (1) Etosha NP 19.10. Familiar Chat Oenanthe familiaris (5) Observed Namibia 24-28.10. Herero Chat Namibornis herero (1) Spitzkoppe NR 24.10.

Sunbirds and Spiderhunters Nectariniidae Collared Sunbird Hedydipna collaris (2) Caprivi Houseboat Safari Lodge 14.10 and Okavango Panhandle 16.10. Amethyst Sunbird Chalcomitra amethystina (1) Zambezi NP 12.10. Scarlet-chested Sunbird Chalcomitra senegalensis (5) Namibia 17.10, Namibia 18.10 and observed Namibia 26-28.10. Marico Sunbird Cinnyris mariquensis (9) Observed Namibia 12-17.10, Namibia 20.10, Namibia 24.10 and Namibia 28.10. Shelley's Sunbird Cinnyris shelleyi (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 14.10. Extremely rare in the sub-region! Purple-banded Sunbird Cinnyris bifasciatus microrhynchus (3) Zambezi NP 11.10, Zambezi NP 12.10 and Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 14.10. White-bellied Sunbird Cinnyris talatala (5) Namibia 14.10, Namibia 15.10, Botswana 16.10, Botswana 17.10 and Namibia 18.10. Dusky Sunbird Cinnyris fuscus fuscus (4) Namibia 22.10, Namibia 24.10, Namibia 26.10 and Namibia 27.10.

Old World Sparrows Passeridae House Sparrow Passer domesticus (6) Namibia 19.10, Namibia 23.10 and observed Namibia 25-28.10. Great Sparrow Passer motitensis (5) Namibia 19.10, Namibia 23.10, Namibia 24.10, Namibia 26.10 and Namibia 27.10. Cape Sparrow Passer melanurus damarensis (4) Observed Namibia 24-27.10. Northern Grey-headed Sparrow Passer griseus ugandae (1) Katima Mulilo--woodland 13.10. Southern Grey-headed Sparrow Passer diffusus (16) Zambezi NP 11.10, Zambezi NP 12.10, Namibia 14.10, Namibia 15.10, Botswana 16.10, observed Namibia 17-24.10 and observed Namibia 26-28.10. Yellow-throated Bush Sparrow Gymnoris superciliaris (2) Caprivi Strip 13.10 and Rundu 17.10.

Weavers, Widowbirds Ploceidae Red-billed Buffalo Weaver Bubalornis niger niger (3) Caprivi Strip 12.10, Mokuti Lodge 18.10 and Windhoek 28.10.

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White-browed Sparrow-Weaver Plocepasser mahali (7) Caprivi Strip 12.10, Okavango Panhandle 16.10, observed Namibia 22-24.10, Namibia 27.10 and Namibia 28.10. Sociable Weaver Philetairus socius (6) Observed Namibia 20-23.10, Namibia 26.10 and Namibia 27.10. Scaly-feathered Weaver Sporopipes squamifrons (4) Namibia 19.10, Namibia 20.10, Namibia 27.10 and Namibia 28.10. Thick-billed Weaver Amblyospiza albifrons (2) Okavango Panhandle 16.10 and Okavango Panhandle 17.10. Holub's Golden Weaver Ploceus xanthops (5) Namibia 14.10, Namibia 15.10, Botswana 16.10, Namibia 17.10 and Namibia 18.10. Southern Brown-throated Weaver Ploceus xanthopterus (7) Observed Namibia 12-15.10, observed Botswana 15-17.10, Namibia 17.10 and Namibia 18.10. Lesser Masked Weaver Ploceus intermedius cabanisii (3) Namibia 12.10, Namibia 13.10 and Namibia 20.10. Southern Masked Weaver Ploceus velatus (9) Bwabwata NP--Mahangu Safari Lodge 15.10, Hakusembe River Lodge 17.10 and observed Namibia 22-28.10. Village Weaver Ploceus cucullatus (2) Zambezi NP 11.10 and Zambezi NP 12.10. Chestnut Weaver Ploceus rubiginosus trothae (1) Windhoek 27.10. Red-headed Weaver Anaplectes rubriceps (1) Zambezi NP 12.10. Red-billed Quelea Quelea quelea lathamii (4) Okavango Panhandle 16.10, Namibia 20.10, Namibia 27.10 and Namibia 28.10. Southern Red Bishop Euplectes orix (1) Windhoek--Avis Dam 28.10. Fan-tailed Widowbird Euplectes axillaris (2) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10 and Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 14.10. White-winged Widowbird Euplectes albonotatus albonotatus (2) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10 and Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 14.10.

Waxbills, Munias and allies Estrildidae Green-winged Pytilia Pytilia melba (1) Erongo Wilderness Lodge 24.10. Red-headed Finch Amadina erythrocephala (5) Etosha NP 20.10, Namibia 22.10, Namibia 23.10, Namibia 26.10 and Namibia 27.10. Brown Firefinch Lagonosticta nitidula (3) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 14.10, Bwabwata NP--Mahangu Safari Lodge 15.10 and Hakusembe River Lodge 18.10. Red-billed Firefinch Lagonosticta senegala (3) Zambezi NP 11.10, Zambezi NP 12.10 and Namibia 13.10. Jameson's Firefinch Lagonosticta rhodopareia (3) Zambezi NP 11.10, Zambezi NP 12.10 and Namibia 13.10. Blue Waxbill Uraeginthus angolensis (6) Observed Namibia 12-14.10, Namibia 17.10, Namibia 18.10 and Namibia 27.10. Violet-eared Waxbill Uraeginthus granatinus (1) Hakusembe River Lodge 17.10. Common Waxbill Estrilda astrild (4) Botswana 15.10, Botswana 16.10, Namibia 15.10, Namibia 25.10 and Namibia 26.10.

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Black-faced Waxbill Estrilda erythronotos erythronotos (2) Etosha NP 20.10 and Windhoek--Avis Dam 28.10. Bronze Mannikin Lonchura cucullata scutata (1) Zambezi NP 12.10.

Indigobirds Viduidae Pin-tailed Whydah Vidua macroura (1) Windhoek--Avis Dam 28.10. Shaft-tailed Whydah Vidua regia (1) Etosha NP 19.10. Long-tailed Paradise Whydah Vidua paradisaea (2) observed 12.10 and Etosha NP 20.10.

Wagtails, Pipits Motacillidae Cape Wagtail Motacilla capensis (6) Namibia 13.10, Botswana 16.10 and observed Namibia 24-27.10. African Pied Wagtail Motacilla aguimp (3) Namibia 12.10, Namibia 14.10 and Namibia 18.10. African Pipit Anthus cinnamomeus (7) Observed Namibia 17-22.10 and Namibia 28.10. Long-billed Pipit Anthus similis (1) Windhoek--Avis Dam 28.10. Very recently split into Nicholson's Pipit.

Finches Fringillidae Black-throated Canary Crithagra atrogularis (4) Namibia 22.10, Namibia 23.10, Namibia 27.10 and Namibia 28.10. Yellow-fronted Canary Crithagra mozambica (2) Katima Mulilo--woodland 13.10 and Okavango Panhandle 17.10. Yellow Canary Crithagra flaviventris (2) Etosha NP 19.10 and Etosha NP 21.10. White-throated Canary Crithagra albogularis (1) Namibgrens 27.10.

Old World Buntings Emberizidae Lark-like Bunting Emberiza impetuani impetuani (3) Okavango Panhandle 17.10, Etosha NP 23.10 and Namibgrens 27.10. Cinnamon-breasted Bunting Emberiza tahapisi (2) Etosha NP 20.10 and Etosha NP 22.10. Cape Bunting Emberiza capensis (4) Namibia 23.10, Namibia 24.10, Namibia 26.10 and Namibia 27.10. Golden-breasted Bunting Emberiza flaviventris (2) observed 12.10 and Etosha NP 20.10.

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Mammals (44 in total: 44 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

Elephant Shrews Macroscelididae Western Rock Sengi Elephantulus rupestris (1) Erongo Wilderness Lodge 24.10.

Elephants Elephantidae African Elephant Loxodonta africana (10) Zambezi NP 11.10, Zambezi NP 12.10, Namibia 14.10, Botswana 15.10, Botswana 16.10 and observed Namibia 19-23.10.

Hylaxes Procaviidae Rock Hyrax Procavia capensis (3) Erongo Wilderness Lodge 23.10, Erongo Wilderness Lodge 24.10 and Namibgrens 26.10.

Old World monkeys Cercopithecidae Vervet Chlorocebus pygerythrus (7) Zambezi NP 11.10, Zambezi NP 12.10, observed Namibia 12-15.10, observed Botswana 15- 17.10 and Namibia 17.10. Chacma Baboon Papio ursinus (8) Zambezi NP 11.10, Zambezi NP 12.10, Namibia 15.10, Namibia 17.10, Namibia 18.10, Namibia 23.10, 1 heard Namibia 26.10 and Namibia 27.10.

Rabbits, Hares Leporidae Cape Hare Lepus capensis (1) Etosha NP 22.10.

Dassie Rat Petromuridae Dassie Rat Petromus typicus (2) Erongo Wilderness Lodge 23.10 and Erongo Wilderness Lodge 24.10.

Squirrels Sciuridae Smith's Bush Squirrel Paraxerus cepapi (8) Observed Namibia 12-15.10 and observed Namibia 18-21.10. South African Ground Squirrel Xerus inauris (5) Observed Namibia 21-23.10, Namibia 26.10 and Namibia 27.10.

Cats Felidae Cheetah Acinonyx jubatus jubatus (2) Etosha NP 20.10 and Etosha NP 23.10. We enjoyed a mother with 3 cubs next to the road and also found our own - a male on the hunt. Lion Panthera leo leo (3) Etosha NP 19.10, Etosha NP 21.10 and Etosha NP 22.10.

Mongooses Herpestidae Yellow Mongoose Cynictis penicillata (1) Etosha NP 21.10.

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Slender Mongoose Herpestes sanguineus (1) Mokuti Lodge 19.10. Banded Mongoose Mungos mungo (4) Namibia 12.10, Namibia 18.10, Namibia 19.10 and Namibia 23.10. Meerkat Suricata suricatta (1) Namibgrens 27.10. We enjoyed a large group of these comincal mammals.

Hyenas, Aardwolf Hyaenidae Spotted Hyaena Crocuta crocuta (6) 1 heard Namibia 15.10, up to 1 Namibia 18-20.10, Namibia 22.10 and Namibia 23.10.

Wolves, Coyote, Foxes, Jackals Canidae Black-backed Jackal Canis mesomelas (8) Observed Namibia 19-25.10 and Namibia 28.10.

Weasels, Skunks, Otters Mustelidae Honey Badger Mellivora capensis (2) Etosha NP 20.10 and Etosha NP 21.10.

Sea Lions Otariidae Afro-Australian Fur Seal Arctocephalus pusillus (1) Walvis Bay 25.10.

Zebras, Horse, Asses Equidae Plains Zebra Equus quagga (7) Namibia 12.10, Namibia 15.10 and observed Namibia 19-23.10. Mountain Zebra Equus zebra hartmannae (2) Namibia 24.10 and Namibia 26.10.

Rhinceroses Rhinocerotidae Black Rhinoceros Diceros bicornis (2) Etosha NP 21.10 and Etosha NP 22.10.

Pigs Suidae Common Warthog Phacochoerus africanus (9) Zambezi NP 11.10, Zambezi NP 12.10, Namibia 14.10, Namibia 15.10, observed Namibia 18- 20.10, Namibia 23.10 and Namibia 27.10.

Hippopotamuses Hippopotamidae Hippopotamus Hippopotamus amphibius capensis (4) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 14.10, Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 15.10, Okavango Panhandle 16.10 and 1 heard Namibia 17.10.

Cattle, Antelopes, Sheep, Goats Bovidae Impala Aepyceros melampus (9) Zambezi NP 11.10, Zambezi NP 12.10, Namibia 14.10, Namibia 15.10 and observed Namibia 19-23.10. Hartebeest Alcelaphus buselaphus (2) Namibia 20.10 and Namibia 21.10. Springbok Antidorcas marsupialis (6) Observed Namibia 19-23.10 and Namibia 27.10.

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Common Wildebeest Connochaetes taurinus (5) Observed Namibia 19-23.10. Blesbok Damaliscus pygargus (4) Observed Namibia 18-20.10 and Namibia 27.10. Roan Antelope Hippotragus equinus (1) Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 15.10. Sable Antelope Hippotragus niger (1) Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 15.10. Waterbuck Kobus ellipsiprymnus (2) Bwabwata NP--Mahangu Safari Lodge 14.10 and Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 15.10. Southern Lechwe Kobus leche (1) Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 15.10. Kirk's Dik-dik Madoqua kirkii (5) Observed Namibia 18-20.10, Namibia 23.10 and Namibia 24.10. Klipspringer Oreotragus oreotragus (1) Namibgrens 26.10. Gemsbok Oryx gazella (8) Observed Namibia 19-24.10, Namibgrens 26.10 and Namibia 27.10. Steenbok Raphicerus campestris campestris (3) Observed Etosha NP 19-21.10. Southern Reedbuck Redunca arundinum (1) Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 15.10. Common Duiker Sylvicapra grimmia (2) Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 15.10 and Mokuti Lodge 19.10. African Buffalo Syncerus caffer (3) observed 12.10, Bwabwata NP--Mahangu Safari Lodge 14.10 and Bwabwata NP--Mahango GR 15.10. Bushbuck Tragelaphus scriptus (6) Zambezi NP 11.10, observed Namibia 13-15.10, observed Botswana 15-17.10 and Namibia 17.10. Greater Kudu Tragelaphus strepsiceros (9) Namibia 14.10, Namibia 15.10, Namibia 17.10, observed Namibia 19-23.10 and Namibia 27.10.

Giraffe, Okapi Giraffidae Giraffe Giraffa camelopardalis (7) observed 12.10, Namibia 15.10 and observed Namibia 19-23.10.

Old World Fruit Bats Pteropodidae Peters's Epauletted Fruit Bat Epomophorus crypturus (1) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10.

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Reptiles (8 in total: 8 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

Tortoises Testudinidae Leopard Tortoise Stigmochelys pardalis babcocki (1) Etosha NP 19.10.

Afro-American Sideneck Turtles Pelomedusidae Helmeted Turtle Pelomedusa subrufa (2) Etosha NP 21.10 and Etosha NP 22.10.

Agamas Agamidae Namib Rock Agama Agama planiceps (2) Erongo Wilderness Lodge 23.10 and Erongo Wilderness Lodge 24.10.

Geckos Gekkonidae House Gecko Hemidactylus mabouia (3) Zambezi NP 11.10, Zambezi NP 12.10 and Namibia 13.10.

Skinks Scincidae Ovambo Tree Skink Trachylepis binotata (1) Mokuti Lodge 18.10. African Striped Skink Trachylepis striata wahlbergi (2) Etosha NP 21.10 and Etosha NP 22.10. Variegated Skink Trachylepis variegata (1) Etosha NP 23.10.

Crocodiles and relatives Crocodylidae Nile Crocodile Crocodylus niloticus cowiei (3) Caprivi Mutoya Lodge 13.10, Okavango Panhandle 15.10 and Okavango Panhandle 16.10.

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