According to Clements, rare /accidental for The Gambia. So perhaps a once in a lifetime sighting, given both my limited opportunities and field skills.
Fortunately, near Tendaba Camp I fell in with two British twitchers, Steve and Carroll, as we were employing Modou Colley as a guide. Modou got the word somehow, and took us to the spot across the river from Tendaba camp. My thanks also to Steve and Carroll for being friendly, helpful, wonderful birding companions --particulary given the considerable difference in our experience (theirs, extensive and with over 27 years combined of birding in The Gambia; mine, all of four months now anywhere).
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tj.haslam 75 months ago | reply
Buckeye, this is what we call "beginner's luck" -- or an outright fluke, your choice.
marcin_stfn 75 months ago | reply
Great shot!
scuze a me 75 months ago | reply
A new bird for me!! Thanks for posting!!
Seen on Brisbane Birds!
suerob 75 months ago | reply
WOW! What a really great sighting and a wonderful photo! I've never seen one of these - what a beautiful, elegant bird.