Mombasa Bird Walk

We went to big brand new golf complex at Vipingo Ridge. It rained for the whole walk which the birds seemed to appreciate less than we did with the exception of the White Browed Robin Chats which were singing their hearts out in great numbers. Not many special birds but the Lizard Buzzard who sat just a few feet away from us at eye level on a spindly tree was pretty good. Difficult to get a better view and a delight to some of the birders who had only seen one from afar. Interesting to see many Barn Swallows and Eurasian Golden Orioles still around. Pintail Whydahs in large numbers, males flaunting their long tails. This is a magnificent site, 2500 acres and am convinced that it is a very good potential bird watching area once the development settles down. Views both over the ocean and the sea are magnificent and it is several degrees cooler than Mombasa, a blessing in itself for both birds and man. Carry on birding. Marlene Reid (Mombasa)