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Kenya:
A three week trip in August 1996 with Naturetrek covering the Masai Mara, Rift Valley lakes north to Baringo, Samburu, Mount Kenya, Amboseli, Tsavo and coastal creeks and forests including Arabuko-Sokoke. 425 species of birds and 53 of mammals were recorded. B Wetton Namibia: A four week independent trip in August 1991 including, Waterberg Plateau, Etosha and the Skeleton Coast National Parks plus the Namib Desert, Luderitz, Fish River Canyon and other areas. 229 species were recorded as well as 36 species of mammals. B Wetton Gambia: A 12 day tour to Gambia in November 2001 with Naturetrek . 280 species were recorded B Wetton Morocco: Brian and Pat Wetton went to Morocco on a Birdfinders holiday in February 2005. The leader was Peter Lansdown, a good ornithologist , careful organiser and good companion. Our fellow birders were Bernie Forbes, Jim Weston, Mike Welcome, Ian Dearing, Trevor Davies, Barry Shaw, Terry Thomas and David Harris. They included some keen and experienced birders and all were enthusiastic to see as many birds as possible. The group therefore saw 198 species beating the previous record of 192. Individually we saw 196, missing out only on Jackdaw and Dartford Warbler. We also saw 6 mammal species. It was an excellent trip in all respects if you want to see all the specialities that Morocco offers and you don't mind long journeys. Ethiopia: Brian and Pat Wetton visited Ethiopia with Birdfinders and leaders Solomon Berhe and Vaughan Ashby from 25th October to 15th November 2006. In 20 days birdwatching they saw 461 species. |