Descripción
Bihinga Swamp is an interesting place for birding because it hosts many rare bird species and Grauer's Swamp Warbler, an endangered and endemic bird species to the Albertine Rift. Behinga Swamp is also known to be the last spot of Maccoa Duck which eventually become extinct in Rwanda. Other birds you can encounter include Hooded Vulture, Yellow-billed Stork, Grey Crowned Crane, Pink-backed Pelican, Papyrus Canary, Papyrus Yellow-Warbler, Carruthers's Cisticola and White-backed Vulture.
Detalles
Accesso
The Bihinga Swamp area is easily acressible by all means from walking, vehicle and bike. You can park in the nearest center/village and the local community may look after your car or bike and buy some tea for them. Bihinga Swampis located in 2 km away from the tarmac road where you can possibly take public bus and get a local guide to lead you. You can possibly spent a half-day birding around the area.
Terreno y habitat
Humedal , Pisos de barro , Agricultura , Valle , LagoCondiciones
Pantanoso , Plano , Nivel del agua alto probableCamino circular
No¿Se necesita telescopio?
Puede ser útilBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
Todo el añoMejor momento para visitar
Migración de primavera , Migración de otoñoRuta
Camino estrecho , Camino sin asfaltar , Camino pavimentadoCamino difícil de andar
Caminata mediaAccesible vía
A pieEscondite de observación / plataforma
NoInformación extra
Bihinga Swamp is under restoration process by Local Non-Governemental Organization let by youth to promote sustainable tourism in this area. You can reach out them via website: rugeziornithology.org or by email at rugeziornithology@gmail.com as well as Whatsapp on +250792506023.