Today I start the tour through Gambia. Omar is my guide, driver and confidant. We go to 6 different lodges, to arrive at the Belgambia lodge 3 days before the return trip. The drive to the lodge is not very far, but there are many people and thresholds. The first day we go to the Farasuta Forest, where a local helper of Omar takes us to an owl and a nightjar. Beautiful species is what birdwatchers say. Then we go to the photo hide of Mr Bah. In contrast to the hide of Belgambia, the birds are only attracted by water. A lot of birds come to it! Omar also finds two types of turaco. A day with many hours of driving, but also a lot of birds.
Greyish eagle-owl
Grijze oehoe
Bubo cinerascens
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 3200, distance 16.1 m
The photo shows a Greyish eagle-owl (Bubo cinerascens). It is a bird in the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae. The photo was taken at Farasuto Forest (Tunjina, Brikama, The Gambia) at 10:18 on Monday February 24, 2025.
Long-tailed nightjar
Langstaartnachtzwaluw
Caprimulgus climacurus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 3200, distance 5.03 m
The photo shows a Long-tailed nightjar (Caprimulgus climacurus). It is a bird in the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Caprimulgidae. The photo was taken at Farasuto Forest (Kuloro, Brikama, The Gambia) at 10:55 on Monday February 24, 2025.
Northern white-faced owl
Noordelijke witwangdwergooruil
Ptilopsis leucotis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1000, distance 12.1 m
The photo shows a Northern white-faced owl (Ptilopsis leucotis). It is a bird in the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae. The photo was taken at Fotohide Mr. Bah at 11:12 on Monday February 24, 2025.
European pied flycatcher
Bonte vliegenvanger
Ficedula hypoleuca
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2500 sec at F6.3, ISO 4000, distance 15.0 m
The photo shows a European pied flycatcher (Ficedula hypoleuca). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae. The photo was taken at Fotohide Mr. Bah at 11:35 on Monday February 24, 2025.
Lesser honeyguide
Kleine honingspeurder
Indicator minor
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2500 sec at F6.3, ISO 8000, distance 12.7 m
The photo shows a Lesser honeyguide (Indicator minor). It is a bird in the order Piciformes and the family Indicatoridae. The photo was taken at Fotohide Mr. Bah at 11:39 on Monday February 24, 2025.
African pygmy kingfisher
Afrikaanse dwergijsvogel
Ispidina picta
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2500 sec at F6.3, ISO 8000, distance 13.5 m
The photo shows a African pygmy kingfisher (Ispidina picta). It is a bird in the order Coraciiformes and the family Alcedinidae. The photo was taken at Fotohide Mr. Bah at 11:45 on Monday February 24, 2025.
Copper sunbird (juv.)
Koperhoningzuiger
Cinnyris cupreus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F6.3, ISO 5000, distance 7.57 m
The photo shows a Copper sunbird (Cinnyris cupreus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Nectariniidae. The photo was taken at Fotohide Mr. Bah at 11:48 on Monday February 24, 2025.
Wood warbler
Fluiter
Phylloscopus sibilatrix
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F6.3, ISO 5000, distance 7.6 m
The photo shows a Wood warbler (Phylloscopus sibilatrix). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Phylloscopidae. The photo was taken at Fotohide Mr. Bah at 11:52 on Monday February 24, 2025.
Stone partridge
Rotspatrijs
Ptilopachus petrosus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1250, distance 17.8 m
The photo shows a Stone partridge (Ptilopachus petrosus). It is a bird in the order Galliformes and the family Odontophoridae. The photo was taken at Fotohide Mr. Bah at 12:38 on Monday February 24, 2025.
African yellow white-eye
Afrikaanse brilvogel
Zosterops senegalensis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 2500, distance 7.81 m
The photo shows a African yellow white-eye (Zosterops senegalensis). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Zosteropidae. The photo was taken at Fotohide Mr. Bah at 12:58 on Monday February 24, 2025.
Orange-breasted bushshrike
Oranje bosklauwier
Chlorophoneus sulfureopectus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F6.3, ISO 2000, distance 15.7 m
The photo shows a Orange-breasted bushshrike (Chlorophoneus sulfureopectus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Malaconotidae. The photo was taken at Fotohide Mr. Bah at 13:22 on Monday February 24, 2025.
Western violet-backed sunbird
Violetrughoningzuiger
Anthreptes longuemarei
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 8000, distance 7.57 m
The photo shows a Western violet-backed sunbird (Anthreptes longuemarei). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Nectariniidae. The photo was taken at Fotohide Mr. Bah at 14:06 on Monday February 24, 2025.
Splendid sunbird
Roodbuikhoningzuiger
Cinnyris coccinigastrus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1000 sec at F5.6, ISO 10000, distance 13.5 m
The photo shows a Splendid sunbird (Cinnyris coccinigastrus). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Nectariniidae. The photo was taken at Fotohide Mr. Bah at 14:31 on Monday February 24, 2025.
Klaas's cuckoo
Klaas' koekoek
Chrysococcyx klaas
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 10000, distance 13.5 m
The photo shows a Klaas's cuckoo (Chrysococcyx klaas). It is a bird in the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae. The photo was taken at Fotohide Mr. Bah at 14:39 on Monday February 24, 2025.
Little greenbul
Groene buulbuul
Eurillas virens
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1000 sec at F5.6, ISO 10000, distance 13.3 m
The photo shows a Little greenbul (Eurillas virens). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Pycnonotidae. The photo was taken at Fotohide Mr. Bah at 14:39 on Monday February 24, 2025.
Wild boar
Wild zwijn
Sus domesticus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1600, distance 11.6 m
The photo shows a Wild boar (Sus domesticus). It is a animal in the order Artiodactyla and the family Suidae. The photo was taken at Fotohide Mr. Bah at 15:03 on Monday February 24, 2025.
Beaudouin's snake eagle
Beaudouins slangenarend
Circaetus beaudouini
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 250, distance 153 m
The photo shows a Beaudouin's snake eagle (Circaetus beaudouini). It is a bird in the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae. The photo was taken at Farasuto Creek (Tunjina, Brikama, The Gambia) at 15:27 on Monday February 24, 2025.
Guinea turaco
Groene toerako
Tauraco persa
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 4000, distance 26.9 m
The photo shows a Guinea turaco (Tauraco persa). It is a bird in the order Musophagiformes and the family Musophagidae. The photo was taken at Farasuto Creek (Tunjina, Brikama, The Gambia) at 15:40 on Monday February 24, 2025.