Tanbi is a wetland, or a swampy area. The part that is accessible at the oil storage, where the trucks wait for a load of petrol. I have not seen any tankers driving; It is not very busy. Probably because of that, birds like it. They are only disturbed by birdwatchers. New birds include two free-range birds, a parrot and a pigeon at the lodge. There are many different pigeons here. In total, the first week yields 56 new bird species.
Grey-headed gull
Grijskopmeeuw
Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 250, distance 83.2 m
The photo shows a Grey-headed gull (Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae. The photo was taken at Tanbi Wetlands (Kunkajan-Jataya, Brikama, The Gambia) at 08:35 on Sunday February 23, 2025.
Pied kingfisher
Bonte ijsvogel
Ceryle rudis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 640, distance 40.8 m
The photo shows a Pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis). It is a bird in the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae. The photo was taken at Tanbi Wetlands (Kunkajan-Jataya, Brikama, The Gambia) at 08:43 on Sunday February 23, 2025.
Baobab
Adansonia digitata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F5.0, ISO 320, distance 133 m
The photo shows a Baobab (Adansonia digitata). It is a plant in the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae. The photo was taken at Tanbi Wetlands (Kunkajan-Jataya, Brikama, The Gambia) at 08:43 on Sunday February 23, 2025.
Caspian tern
Reuzenstern
Hydroprogne caspia
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F5.0, ISO 200, distance 40.7 m
The photo shows a Caspian tern (Hydroprogne caspia). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae. The photo was taken at Tanbi Wetlands (Kunkajan-Jataya, Brikama, The Gambia) at 08:44 on Sunday February 23, 2025.
Purple roller
Roodkruinscharrelaar
Coracias naevius
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 200, distance 36.7 m
The photo shows a Purple roller (Coracias naevius). It is a bird in the order Coraciiformes and the family Coraciidae. The photo was taken at Tanbi Wetlands (Kunkajan-Jataya, Brikama, The Gambia) at 09:02 on Sunday February 23, 2025.
Senegal parrot
Bonte boertje
Poicephalus senegalus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F5.0, ISO 200, distance 38.4 m
The photo shows a Senegal parrot (Poicephalus senegalus). It is a bird in the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae. The photo was taken at Tanbi Wetlands (Kunkajan-Jataya, Brikama, The Gambia) at 09:09 on Sunday February 23, 2025.
Dark chanting goshawk
Donkere zanghavik
Melierax metabates
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F5.0, ISO 200, distance 54.2 m
The photo shows a Dark chanting goshawk (Melierax metabates). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Tanbi Wetlands (Kunkajan-Jataya, Brikama, The Gambia) at 09:10 on Sunday February 23, 2025.
Scarlet-chested sunbird
Roodborsthoningzuiger
Chalcomitra senegalensis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 500, distance 7.65 m
The photo shows a Scarlet-chested sunbird (Chalcomitra senegalensis). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Nectariniidae. The photo was taken at Tanbi Wetlands (Kunkajan-Jataya, Brikama, The Gambia) at 09:18 on Sunday February 23, 2025.
Tawny-flanked prinia
Roestflankprinia
Prinia subflava
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 500, distance 7.92 m
The photo shows a Tawny-flanked prinia (Prinia subflava). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Cisticolidae. The photo was taken at Tanbi Wetlands (Kunkajan-Jataya, Brikama, The Gambia) at 09:20 on Sunday February 23, 2025.
Pied-winged swallow
Bontvleugelzwaluw
Hirundo leucosoma
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 200, distance 14.0 m
The photo shows a Pied-winged swallow (Hirundo leucosoma). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Hirundinidae. The photo was taken at Tanbi Wetlands (Kunkajan-Jataya, Brikama, The Gambia) at 09:34 on Sunday February 23, 2025.
Village weaver
Grote textorwever
Ploceus cucullatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 2500, distance 4.27 m
The photo shows a Village weaver (Ploceus cucullatus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae. The photo was taken at Belgambia Lodge (Kerewan, Brikama, The Gambia) at 16:26 on Sunday February 23, 2025.
Common chiffchaff
Tjiftjaf
Phylloscopus collybita
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 3200, distance 6.01 m
The photo shows a Common chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Phylloscopidae. The photo was taken at Belgambia Lodge (Kerewan, Brikama, The Gambia) at 16:40 on Sunday February 23, 2025.
Black-billed wood dove
Zwartsnavelduif
Turtur abyssinicus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 4000, distance 5.15 m
The photo shows a Black-billed wood dove (Turtur abyssinicus). It is a bird in the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae. The photo was taken at Belgambia Lodge (Kerewan, Brikama, The Gambia) at 17:03 on Sunday February 23, 2025.
Bronze mannikin
Gewoon ekstertje
Lonchura cucullata
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 2000, distance 6.27 m
The photo shows a Bronze mannikin (Lonchura cucullata). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Estrildidae. The photo was taken at Belgambia Lodge (Kerewan, Brikama, The Gambia) at 17:32 on Sunday February 23, 2025.
Long-tailed glossy starling
Groene langstaartglansspreeuw
Lamprotornis caudatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 4000, distance 4.31 m
The photo shows a Long-tailed glossy starling (Lamprotornis caudatus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Sturnidae. The photo was taken at Belgambia Lodge (Kerewan, Brikama, The Gambia) at 17:36 on Sunday February 23, 2025.
Violet turaco
Violette toerako
Musophaga violacea
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 6400, distance 6.13 m
The photo shows a Violet turaco (Musophaga violacea). It is a bird in the order Musophagiformes and the family Musophagidae. The photo was taken at Belgambia Lodge (Kerewan, Brikama, The Gambia) at 17:37 on Sunday February 23, 2025.
African thrush
Pelioslijster
Turdus pelios
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 6400, distance 5.71 m
The photo shows a African thrush (Turdus pelios). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Turdidae. The photo was taken at Belgambia Lodge (Kerewan, Brikama, The Gambia) at 17:41 on Sunday February 23, 2025.