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Lagoas de Campo de Milho

Sao Tome  >  São Tomé and Príncipe

A small wetland to add a few non-endemic birds (but some endemic sub-species).

Added* by Timothy Boucher
Most recent update 21 mars 2024

Description

Lagoas de Campo de Milho is a small wetland, near a popular hotel, where you can add a few non-endemic species. This is a good place to see Malachite Kingfisher - regarded by some as a seperate species. There are also Eurasian Moorhen, Striated Heron, and many Southern Masked Weaver, Common Waxbills, etc. Squacco Heron can also been seen from the main coastal road, and in-season, Harlequin Quail can be heard calling in the wet grasslands. Best to visit in the early morning before the heat kicks in.

Details

Access

From the main coastal road, walk down the only access road to the right, right again, and follow the muddy path. At the last house carry on straight, towards the derelict building. Find a spot there to your left, to look over the wetland.

Terrain and Habitat

Pond , Wetland

Conditions

Wet , Flat , Slippery

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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