Another full day in Mole National Park. The best bird of the day was most likely a Walberg's Honeybird, split by some authorities from Brown-backed Honeybird. The first record of this species for Ghana was only recorded in December 2009 also in Mole National Park as it happens. A group of Danish ringers caught and ringed the second records afterwards. I cant't imagine there's been too many records since. It was lifer for our guide who has been birding in Ghana for a number of years now.
A good day for birds of prey again with several species showing well. Over the past two days we had recorded African Harrier-Hawk, Palm-nut Vulture,, White-headed Vulture, Hooded Vulture, White-backed Vulture, Bateleur, Beaudouin's Snake Eagle, Brown Snake Eagle, Walberg's Eagle, Booted Eagle, Lizard Buzzard, Dark Chanting Goshawk, Grasshopper Buzzard, Shrika and Red-necked Buzzard.
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Adult Hooded Vulture |
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Second calendar Hooded Vulture |
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Adult White-backed Vulture |
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Second calendar Bateleur |
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Second calendar Bateleur |
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Walberg's Eagle |
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Beaudouin's Eagle |
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Greater Painted Snipe |
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Walberg's/Brown-backed Honeybird |
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Walberg's/Brown-backed Honeybird |
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Female Village Weaver |
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White-crowned Robin Chat |
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Male Beautiful Sunbird |
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Green/Callithrix Monkey |
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African Elephant |
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John our ranger for the two days. |