Category Archives: Birds

Bird Watching In Ethiopia I

Posted on July 11, 2017 by

The landscape of Ethiopia is surprisingly diverse as being one of the countries from the horn of Africa. The land of Ethiopia hosts from lush grass land, savanna, forest to desert. This diversity brings out abundance in bird life and … Continue reading →

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Lake Hayk: Enlivening Excursion From Dessie Town

Posted on March 24, 2014 by

Dessie situated in the northeastern highlands some 400 km from Addis Ababa. Besides being a major transport hub of the northern circuit, Dessie is also known for being a base for many exciting excursions from its large and modern city … Continue reading →

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Hawassa: Lounging Along Ethiopian Rift Valley Lake

Posted on February 20, 2014 by

Heading 275 km south of Addis Ababa leads to a tranquil lakeside city. It is the largest city in the Ethiopian Rift Valley, was once the capital of Sidamo region, and today it is the capital of Southern Nations and … Continue reading →

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Endemic Bird: Ethiopia’s Black-Winged Lovebird

Posted on February 14, 2014 by

Since it is a wedding season here in Ethiopia, it seems like love is floating in the air than ever before and of course because of the very fact that the other part of the world is celebrating St. Valentine’s … Continue reading →

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Southern Ethiopia: Lake Abiata-Shala National Park

Posted on February 12, 2014 by

The 887 km 2 national park named after the two Ethiopian Crater Rift Valley lakes -Abiata and Shala that dominate half of the park area. The park is located in the Southern part of the country and it is a … Continue reading →

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Tankwa: Paddling Around Ethiopia’s Magnificent Lakes

Posted on December 6, 2013 by

Sprawling around lakeside and being entertained by beautiful water birds might be the most soothing way to pass time in Ethiopia, but it is good to remember that there is another interesting incentive for being around many Ethiopia’s magnificent lakes; … Continue reading →

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The Simple Splendour Of Muger River Gorge

Posted on November 4, 2013 by

Today’s virtual journey is taking the world to the marvelous but the unsung Muger river gorge. It is one of Ethiopia’s focal topographical landmarks, flanked by Addis Ababa and the Blue Nile waterfalls. Simply Muger river gorge is the hors d’oeuvre for … Continue reading →

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