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Bird
Watching in Zambia Bird life is
abundant along Zambia's many riverbanks and
islands. Siloka Island, in the middle of the
Zambezi above the Falls, is a rich bird haven, 385
different species occur in the area around the
Falls, including many many waterfowl, raptors,
hornbills, flycatchers and bee-eaters. In Lochinvar
National Park, a relatively small area of 410 sq.
km, 428 species have been recorded including
waders, ducks, waterfowl and unique woodland
species. Other lavish bird sanctuaries re found in
the Liuwa Plains, Nyika Plateau, and the Bangweulu
Swamps. Chete
Island
wildlife and bird sanctuary. Two islands, about
160 km upstream from the dam wall at Lake Kariba,
form this isolated park and wildlife estate: Chete
and Sekula. Safari camps have only recently been
established and afford the wildlife enthusiast the
untouched beauty of Zambezi Valley wildlife and
surrounding scenery. There will be much more to
come on this enjoyable aspect of travel in
Zambia. Above material
and images have been supplied for use by the Africa
Travel Association courtesy of the Zambia National
Tourist Board
Zambia's
national bird is the fish eagle, one of at least
740 different species of bird that it hosts. Some
of which are on the IUCN'S list of endangered
fowl., the shoebill, Wattled Crane and Salty Egret.
The bird enthusiast will enjoy bird-watching bliss;
the rainy season is an ornithologist's paradise.
Flashes of brilliant scarlet can be seen in the
tall grasses as Bishop Birds zip about in their
breeding plumage. Migration into Zambia's
subtropical zone is ideal not just for Plaleartic
migrants but also those that originate from
northern Africa (the Abdim Stork, for
example
The
Africa Travel Association in cooperation with the
Zambia National Tourist Office, is providing the
photos and information in this section on Zambia as
a preview of what the hundreds of delegates from
North America, other African countries and around
the world can expect when they visit Zambia before,
during and after this year's International
Marketing Congress. From its National Parks and
vast wilderness areas to the host cities of Lusaka
and Livingstone, we know it will be an
unforgettable journey and an outstanding event and
learning experience. If you have items on any
aspect of travel and lifestyle in Zambia, please
send to africatravelasso@aol.com.
