Birding in Kenya, February 2024, part 3: Kakamega Forest and Lake Victoria

Birding in Kenya, our third destination was Kakamega Forest. Many great species, but the thick vegetation made it difficult to see and photograph them. After that we headed to Kisumu for a boat trip on Lake Victoria, to find the papyrus specialists.
We travelled with Cisticola Tours, our guide Simon and driver/guide Winston helped us see many specialities and plenty of our targets.
We can't always get photos of every species - our style is "birding with a camera" rather than dedicated photography. We try to show our favourite photos - sometimes a good photo of a common bird, sometimes a good bird even if the photo isn't so great.

[@capturingnaturewithsandip]

Nice and so beautiful video

[@spottybeetles1040]

Thank you so much

[@bopyranks]

Great work as usual. And my word, such beautiful birds ❤.

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We are glad you enjoyed it

[@mkvh5511]

Wow! So many beautiful species! Amazing all the beauties that you have seen! Thanks for this wonderful sharing👍🌞

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Thank you. We are glad you enjoyed it

[@QDoan-is1hu]

WoW. You have seen lots of beautiful birds. As always, beautiful beautiful video. Thank you for sharing

[@spottybeetles1040]

Many thanks Doan

[@MKrištínWildness]

Beautiful various birds. Great video. I enjoyed fantastic birds. Greetings.

[@spottybeetles1040]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@WildlifeExplorerFM]

Superb Bird Watching

[@spottybeetles1040]

It was indeed. Thank you

[@Fortheloveofbirds2020]

Amazing compilation! Really enjoyed your video!

[@spottybeetles1040]

Thank you for visiting

[@CheikoSairin]

Hi, I'm a new friend here. A birder from Singapore. Thanks for sharing this wonder bird observation footage. A big LIKE from me. Happy birding!!!
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Thank you very much for your comment. Welcome new friend😀

[@wildbirdecotour7906]

wow… amazing bird , make me dream to birding in Kenya. I am look forward for thailand

[@spottybeetles1040]

Wish you happy birding. Thank you dor your comment

[@ptaszyny]

Many interesting observations. Papyrus gonolek very beautiful bird, and two species of kingfishers in one tree. Also interesting looking hoopoe, how different from this in Europe which I know.
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It was very interesting to watch.
Best wishes!

[@spottybeetles1040]

The diversity is astonishing. We are glad you enjoyed it

[@Daniel_Oberg]

So many lovely clips and photos! Greetings from a Swedish youtuber! 🇸🇪

[@spottybeetles1040]

Thank you very much!

[@TheLiveNature]

Your presentation is brilliant, I like the birds, a subscription from me +604 🔔 & Like 30 👍, keep it up , have a nice days ♻️✅🌳

[@spottybeetles1040]

Thank you so much 👍

[@Dongvat47]

hello new friend!

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Thanks for coming

[@TravelwithDebangshu]

Mention your camera and lens

[@spottybeetles1040]

For birds I'm using Canon R7 with RF 100-500 lens.