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Malawi, October 14th - November 2nd 2005,
Names in brackets refer to commonly used alternative names.
1. Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis: 1 was on Chelinda Dam at Nyika NP from 23-27/10
2. Great White Pelican Pelecanus onocrotatus: 1 was at the west end of Lake Kazuni, Vwaza Marsh on 27/10 and was seen soaring overhead there next day.
3. White-breasted Cormorant Phalacrocorax lucidus: Up to 50 were on the Shire River at Liwonde NP from 19-22/10, mainly at a roost on the east bank north of Mvuu Lodge, and up to 40 were roosting on offshore islets at Makuzi Beach on 30/10-1/11.
4. Reed Cormorant (Long-tailed Cormorant) Phalacrocorax africanus: c30 were seen flying to roost on the Shire River at Liwonde NP on 19/10 and thereafter a few seen daily there until 22/10.
5. African Darter Anhinga rufa: Up to 4 seen on the Shire River at Liwonde NP on 20-22/10, usually up-river of Mvuu Lodge.
6. Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus payesii: An immature was on the Shire River at Liwonde NP down-river of Mvuu Lodge on 21/10.
7. Black-crowned Night Heron Nycticorax nycticorax: 2 were flushed from the Lingadzi River at the Lilongwe NS on 15/10, and 18 were along the Shire River at Liwonde NP late afternoon on 19/10.
8. White-backed Night Heron Gorsachius leuconotus: An adult showed extremely well and an immature was seen briefly at Mvuu Lodge, Liwonde NP on 19/10. Thereafter odd birds were heard calling but there were no further sightings.
9. Squacco Heron Ardeola ralliodes: Up to 10 were on the Shire River at Liwonde NP from 19-22/10 and 1 was often in front of the main reception building at Mvuu Lodge on the same dates.
10. Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis: Often seen when driving around the country and particularly common at Liwonde NP with up to 200 along the Shire River on 19-22/10. 1 was also seen at Kazuni Lake, Vwaza Marsh on 27/10.
11. Green-backed Heron Butorides striata: Up to 6 were on the Shire River at Liwonde NP from 19-22/10 and could often be found on the inlet in front of our chalet at Mvuu Lodge, and 1 was on the shore at Makuzi Beach on 31/10.
12. Black Heron (Black Egret) Egretta ardesiaca: 1 was on the Shire River at Liwonde NP down-river of Mvuu Lodge on 19/10 and 2 flew south with a Little Egret off Makuzi Beach early evening on 30/10.
13. Great White Egret Egretta alba: Up to 6 were on the Shire River at Liwonde NP from 19-22/10 and 1 could often be found on the inlet in front of our chalet at Mvuu Lodge.
14. Yellow-billed Egret (Intermediate Egret) Egretta intermedia: 5 were seen together in flight on the Shire River at Liwonde NP on 20/10, but thereafter just 1 seen on 21/10.
15. Little Egret Egretta garzetta: 30+ were on the Shire River at Liwonde NP from 19-22/10 and 1 was at Makuzi Beach on 30-31/10 with another flying offshore there on 30/10.
16. Grey Heron Ardea cinerea: 4 or 5 were on the Shire River at Liwonde NP from 19-22/10 and up to 10 were around Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh from 27-30/10.
17. Goliath Heron Ardea goliath: Up to 3 were on the Shire River at Liwonde NP from 19-22/10.
18. Purple Heron Ardea purpurea: An immature was on the Shire River up-river of Mvuu Lodge at Liwonde NP on 20/10 and the same or another was down-river on 21/10.
19. Hamerkop Scopus umbretta: 1 was near Mvuu Camp at Liwonde NP on 21/10 and 1 was on the shore at Makuzi Beach on 31/10.
20. White Stork Ciconia ciconia: 1 was at Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 27/10.
21. Saddle-billed Stork Ephippiorhynchus s(enegalensis: 2 were in flight on the east bank of the Shire River south of Mvuu Camp at Liwonde NP on 22/10.
22. African Openbill Anastomus lamelligerus: 50+ were on the Shire River at Liwonde NP from 19-22/10, often in flocks overhead, and 1 was regularly in front of the reception building at Mvuu Lodge on the same dates.
23. Yellow-billed Stork Mycteria ibis: 1 was on the Shire River at Liwonde NP on 19/10, 1 was overhead there on 20/10 and another overhead on 21/10, and 1 was feeding with African Spoonbills at the W end of Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 31/10.
24. African Sacred Ibis Threskiornis aethiopicus: 2 were on the Shire River down-stream of Mvuu Lodge at Liwonde NP on 19/10 with 6 there on 21-22/10.
25. Hadeda Ibis Bostrychia hagedash: Up to 50 were on the Shire River at Liwonde NP on 19-22/10 and 8 were at Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 27-30/10.
26. Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus: 15+ were on the Shire River at Liwonde NP on 19-22/10 and 4 were on Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 28/10.
27. African Spoonbill Platalea alba: 5 were constantly on view at Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh from 27-30/10.
28. White-faced Duck (White-faced Tree-Duck) Dendrocygna viduata: 52 were on the west bank of the Shire River up-river of Mvuu Lodge at Liwonde NP on 20/10.
29. Egyptian Goose Alopochen aegyptiaca: A few family parties were on the Shire River at Liwonde NP from 19-22/10 and 200+ were around Lake Kazuni and the South Rukuru River at Vwaza Marsh on 27-30/10.
30. Spur-winged Goose Plectropterus gambensis: Up to 18 were on the Shire River at Liwonde NP on 19-22/10 and up to 3 were on Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 27-30/10.
31. Comb Duck (Knob-billed Duck) Sarkidornis melanotos: 4 were at the west end of Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 27/10.
32. Yellow-billed Duck Anas undulate: A pair were on the dams at Chelinda, Nyika NP early morning only on 26-27/10 and up to 10 were on Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 27-30/10.
33. Red-billed Teal Anas erythrorhyncha: 40+ were on Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 27-30/10.
34. Southern Pochard Netta erythrophthalma: A female was at Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 28/10.
35. White-headed Vulture Trigonoceps occipitalis: 1 flew down to drink at Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 29/10.
36. White-backed Vulture Gyps africanus: 1 flew over Zovo Chipolo at Nyika NP on 24/10.
37. Palm-nut Vulture Gypohierax angolensis: 1 was on the east bank of the Shire River south of Mvuu Camp at Liwonde NP on 21/10 and the same or another flew over the river on 22/10.
38. African Marsh-Harrier Circus ranivorus: An immature was hunting the hillside to the south of Makuzi Beach on 31/10 and 1/11.
39. African Harrier-Hawk (Gymnogene) Polyboroides typus: An adult was over the Shire River at Liwonde NP on 21/10, with 2 overhead there on 22/10, and an immature was on the shoreline at Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 30/10.
40. Bateleur Terathopius ecaudatus: A female was overhead at Dzalanyama Forest on 16/10, 3 were at Liwonde NP on 20/10 with 2 there on 21-22/10, and 1 was at Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 28/10 with an immature there on 30/10.
41. Black-chested Snake-Eagle Circaetus pectoralis: 1 flew over the northern section of Kazuni Lake at Vwaza Marsh on 29/10.
42. Western Banded Snake-Eagle Circaetus cinerascens: At Liwonde NP 2 were over the west bank of the Shire River on 19/10, 1 was near Mvuu Camp, 3 were over the Shire River and 1 was east of Mvuu Lodge on 20/10, and1 was over the east bank of the Shire River on 21/10 with 2 there on 22/10.
43. Rufous-chested Sparrowhawk (Red-breasted Sparrowhawk) Accipter rufiventris: 1 flew over carrying prey at the turn-off to the Zambian Rest-House at Nyika NP on 26/10.
44. Ovambo Sparrowhawk Accipter ovampensis: a female circled low overhead near the Forest Lodge at Dzalanyama Forest on 16/10.
45. African Goshawk Accipter tachiro: A female flew across the northern section of Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 29/10.
46. Shikra (Little-banded Goshawk) Accipter badius: 1 flew over Heuglin’s Lodge on 17/10.
47. Dark-chanting Goshawk Melierax metabates: 1 was at Vwaza Marsh north of the South Rukuru River on 30/10.
48. Gabar Goshawk Melierax gabar: 1 was perched on a telegraph pole near the Ku Chawe Inn at Zomba Plateau on 18/10 and 1 was on the east bank of the Shire River south of Mvuu Camp on 22/10.
49. Lizard Buzzard Kaupifalco monogrammicus: A pair were north of Zomba on 17/10 and 1 was at Dam No.2 at Chelinda and 1 near the riding stables at Nyika NP on 23/10.
50. Augur Buzzard Buteo augur: Single pale and a dark phase individuals were regularly around Chelinda at Nyika NP on 23-27/10 whilst horse rides and drives across the plateau invariably turned up 1 or 2 daily.
51. Steppe Buzzard Buteo vulpinus: At the Zomba Plateau 1 was at Mulunguzi Dam on 18/10 and 1 was seen overhead on 19/10, whilst 1 or 2 were regularly seen at Chelinda, Nyika NP on 23-27/10 with singles being also seen regularly on horse rides and drives across the plateau on the same dates.
52. Long-crested Eagle Lophaetus occipitalis: 1 was at Mulunguzi Dam on the Zomba Plateau on 19/10.
53. African Crowned Eagle (Crowned Hawk-Eagle) Stephanoaetus coronatus: 1 was heard calling over the Zovo Chipolo Forest at Nyika NP on 24/10.
54. Martial Eagle Polemaetus bellicosus: 1 was spotlighted on a night drive east of Mvuu Lodge at Liwonde NP on 21/10 and 1 was over the Zovo Chipolo Forest on 24/10.
55. African Hawk-Eagle Aquial spilogaster: In Liwonde NP an adult was seen perched on the east bank of the Shire River up-river of Mvuu Lodge and the same or another was seen overhead east of the lodge on 20/10, with an immature present at the Mpthapalala Road waterhole on 21/10.
56. Tawny Eagle Aquila rapax: At Liwonde NP a female and juvenile were seen perched south of Mvuu Camp on 21/10 with 1 was seen overhead in the same area on 22/10.
57. Wahlberg’s Eagle Aquila wahlbergi: A dark phase individual was being mobbed by Fork-tailed Drongos at Dzalanyama Forest on 16/10 and an immature was over the mopane forest east of Mvuu Lodge during a game drive on 20/10.
58. African Fish-Eagle Haliaeetus vocifer: At Liwonde NP up to 10 were around the Shire River with one pair regularly fishing in front of the reception building at Mvuu Lodge on 19-22/10, 1 flew across Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 27/10 and up to 4 were in the air together over Makuzi Beach on 31/10.
59. Yellow-billed Kite Milvus aegyptius: 5 were over Lilongwe NS on 15/10. 1 over Mvuu Lodge at Liwonde NP on 21/10 was the first of the season. At Nyika NP between 23-27/10 2 were regularly at Chelinda and individuals could generally be found over the plateau on horse rides or game drives. 1 was at Kazuni Lake at Vwaza Marsh on 27/10.
60. European Honey Buzzard Pernis apivorus: 1 was over the Shire River near Mvuu Lodge at Liwonde NP on 20/10, up to 2 including a dark morph were around Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 28-29/10, and 1 flew over Makuzi Beach three times on 31/10.
61. African Cuckoo Hawk Aviceda cuculoides: 1 was over the mopane woodland east of Mvuu Lodge at Liwonde NP on 20/10.
62. Black-shouldered Kite Elanus caeruleus: 1 was seen from the road near Dedza between Lilongwe and Zomba on 17/10.
63. Osprey Pandion halieaetus: 1 was at the Shire River in Liwonde NP on 20-21/10.
64. Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus: 1 was seen on the Nyika Plateau on 25/10.
65. Red-necked Falcon Falco chicquera: 1 circled over our boat on the Shire River at Liwonde NP on 20/10 and a pair were on the west shoreline of Kazuni Lake at Vwaza Marsh on 28/10.
66. Dickinson’s Kestrel Falco dicknsoni: In Liwonde NP a pair were nesting in a dead palm tree at Mvuu Lodge on 19-22/10 though only one bird was usually visible (often calling loudly) around mid-afternoon, and another pair were seen at a nest hole along the Mpthapalala Road on 21/10. 1 was near the airstrip at Vwaza Marsh on 30/10.
67. Red-winged Francolin Scleroptila levaillantii crawshayi: 3 were at Lake Kalaumi in Nyika NP on 23/10 and thereafter up to 6 were seen on the grasslands west of Chelinda on 24-25/10 with 3 near Chowo Forest on 26/10.
68. Hildebrandt’s Spurfowl (Hildebrandt’s Francolin) Pternistis hildebranti: A party of 5 crossed the road at the turn-off to the Zambian Rest-House in Nyika NP on 26/10.
69. Red-necked Spurfowl (Red-necked Francolin) Pternistis afer: In Liwonde NP 4 were on the banks of the Shire River north of Mvuu on 20/10. Common at Vwaza Marsh and around Lake Kazuni with 3 or 4 parties of up to 7 seen daily from 27-30/10.
70. Swainson’s Spurfowl (Swainson’s Francolin) Pternistis swainsonii: 2 were seen to the north-west of Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 29/10.
71. Common Quail Coturnix coturnix: 1 was calling from the grasslands west of Chelinda in Nyika NP on 24/10 and 1 was spotlighted flying alongside the vehicle on a night drive at Chelinda on 26/10.
72. Helmeted Guineafowl Numida meleagris: A common bird in bush habitat with 3 at Lilongwe NS on 15/10, flocks of up to 10 in Liwonde NP on 19-22/10 and flocks of up to 30 regular at Vwaza Marsh on 27-30/10.
73. Wattled Crane Grus carunculatus: A pair were seen down to about 10 metres near Lake Kalaumi in Nyika NP on 23/10 and were seen again more distantly in the same area on 24/10.
74. Black Crake Amaurornis flavirostra: Common along the Shire River at Liwonde NP on 19-22/10 with up to 12 seen on boat trips and also regularly visible around Mvuu Lodge. I was taken from the riverbank by a small crocodile on 22/10.
75. Red-knobbed Coot (Crested Coot) Fulica cristata: A pair with a chick were at Chelinda Dam in Nyika NP on 23-27/10.
76. Denham’s Bustard (Stanley’s Bustard) Neotis denhami: 2 were on the Nyika Plateau north-west of Chelinda on 25/10.
77. African Jacana Actophilornis africanus: Very common along the Shire River at Liwonde NP on 19-22/10 with 30+ seen on the boat trips and also regularly visible around Mvuu Lodge.
78. Blacksmith Lapwing (Blacksmith Plover) Vanellus armatus: At Liwonde NP 1 pair was upriver and 1 pair downriver of Mvuu Lodge on the east bank of the Shire River on 19-22/10, and up to 18 were at the east end of Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 27-30/10.
79. Spur-winged Lapwing (Spur-winged Plover) Vanellus spinosus: At Liwonde NP 1 pair was upriver and 1 pair downriver of Mvuu Lodge on the east bank of the Shire River from 19-22/10.
80. Senegal Lapwing (Lesser Black-winged Plover) Vanellus lugubris: 2 pairs were at the west end of Kazuni Lake at Vwaza Marsh on 29/10.
81. African Wattled Lapwing Vanellus senegallus: Up to 11 were along the Shire River at Liwonde NP on 19-22/10 and a pair were at the east end of Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 27-30/10.
82. Common Ringed Plover Charadrius hiaticula: 2 were on the dry shoreline in front of Kazuni Safari Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 28/10.
83. Three-banded Plover Charadrius tricollaris: In Liwonde NP 1 was along the Shire River north of Mvuu on 21/10 and 2 were on the river south of Mvuu on 22/10.
84. Kittlitz’s Plover Charadrius pecuarius: Up to 16 were on the dry shoreline in front of the Kazuni Safari Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 27-29/10 but only 3 were there on 30/10.
85. Common Greenshank Tringa nebularia: Up to 3 were along the Shire River at Liwonde NP on 19-22/10 and up to 5 at Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 27-30/10.
86. Wood Sandpiper Tringa glareola: Up to 15 were along the Shire River at Liwonde NP on 19-22/10 and up to 4 were at Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 27-30/10.
87. Green Sandpiper Tringa ochropus: In Liwonde NP 1 was at the waterhole along the Mpthalapala Road on 21/10 and 2 were along the Shire River south of Mvuu on 22/10.
88. Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucus: A common species on lakes and riverbanks with 1 at Lilongwe NS on 15/10, 1 at Mulunguzi Dam on 18/10, up to 35 along the Shire River at Liwonde NP on 19-22/10, up to 6 at Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 27-30/10, and 2 at Makuzi Beach on 31/10.
89. African Snipe (Ethiopian Snipe) Gallinago nigripennis: 2 were on the banks of the Shire River north of Mvuu in Liwonde NP on 20/10.
90. Little Stint Calidris minuta: A flock of 22 were upriver plus 2 downriver of Mvuu on the Shire River at Liwonde NP on 20/10, up to 3 were on the dry shoreline of Kazuni Lake in front of the Safari Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 27-30/10 and a flock of 24 were at the west end of Kazuni Lake on 28/10.
91. Ruff Philomachus pugnax: At Liwonde NP 1 was along the Shire River on 19/10 and 8 were together south of Mvuu on 22/10. A male was at the east end of Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 28/10.
92. Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus: 2 were regularly seen at Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 27-30/10.
93. Water Thick-Knee (Water Dikkop) Burhinus vermiculatus: At Liwonde NP 3 were on the Shire River on 19/10 and 1 was at Mvuu Lodge on 22/10, and 2 were at the east end of Kazuni Lake at Vwaza Marsh on 29/10.
94. Collared Pratincole (Common/Red-winged Pratincole) Glareola pratincola: Up to 16 were on the dry shoreline in front of the Kazuni Safari Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 27-30/10.
95. Grey-headed Gull Larus cirrocephalus: 9 flew north at dusk along the Shire River in Liwonde NP on 20/10 and 3 flew flew south there early morning on 21/10. Heard calling to the north Makuzi Beach on 31/10 but not seen.
96. White-winged Tern (White-winged Black Tern) Chilodonias leucopterus: 2 adults including 1 still in partial breeding plumage were over Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 27/10.
97. African Olive-Pigeon (Rameron Pigeon) Columba arquatrix: 2 flew over the Zomba Plateau on 18/10. Fairly common in Nyika NP from 23-27/10 with up to 5 seen regularly around Chelinda and up to 20 seen generally around the plateau, although only 3 at Dam No.2 at Chelinda on 26/10 were seen perched.
98. Dusky Turtle Dove (Pink-breasted Turtle Dove) Streptopelia legens: In Nyika NP 9 were at Chelinda on 23/10, with 2 there on 26/10 and 3 there on 27/10. Best seen early morning below Chelinda Lodge.
99. Red-eyed Dove Streptopelia semitorquata: Up to 5 seen in open bush habitat at Liwonde NP on 19-22/10 and generally up to 15 around Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 27-30/10 with 250+ coming to drink there on 30/10, and 10+ at Makuzi Beach on 30/10-1/11.
100. Cape Turtle Dove (Ring-necked Dove) Streptopelia capicola: Abundant in open forest or savannah-type habitats with for example 300+ at the waterhole along the Mpthapalala Road at Liwonde NP on 21/10 and generally up to 50 around Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 27-30/10 with 200+ coming to drink there early am on 30/10, and a few around Makuzi Beach on 30/10-1/11.
101. Laughing Dove (Palm Dove) Streptopelia senegalensis: 1 was flushed from the garden at Heuglin’s Lodge on 15/10.
102. Namaqua Dove Oena capensis: At Vwaza Marsh 1 was at the Kazuni Safari Camp on 27/10, 2 were at the west end of Lake Kazuni on 28/10, and 1 was along the South Rukuru River on 30/10.
103. Blue-spotted Wood-Dove Turtur afer: 1 was heard calling from JW’s garden in Zomba on 17/10, 1 was at Makuzi Beach on 31/10 with a pair in the cultivated area behind there on 1/11.
104. Emerald-spotted Wood-Dove Turtur chalcospilos: 1 was near the Mulunguzi Dam at Zomba on 18/10, thereafter fairly common at Liwonde NP without being particularly numerous and up to 10 around Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 27-30/10.
105. Grey-headed Parrot Poicephalus suahelicus: In Liwonde NP 2 were near Mvuu Camp and 6 at Mvuu Lodge on 20/10, with 2 south of Mvuu on 21/10.
106. Brown-headed Parrot Poicephalus cryptoxanthus: At Liwonde NP 2 flew over Mvuu Lodge on 19/10, 1 was near Mvuu Camp on 20/10, and 6 were south of Mvuu on 21/10 with 4 there on 22/10.
107. Meyer’s Parrot (Brown Parrot) Poicephalus meyeri: At Vwaza Marsh up to 8 could be seen fairly easily around Kazuni Camp on 28-30/10 and 7 were north-west of Lake Kazuni on 31/10.
108. Lillian’s Lovebird (Nyasa Lovebird) Agapornis lilianae: Proved to be common and easy to see at Liwonde NP with 50+ near Mvuu Camp on 20-22/10 and 20+ in the mopane woodlands on 20/10.
109. Livingstone’s Turaco (Livingstone’s Lourie) Tauraco livingstonii: 2 were in JW’s garden and 3 were at the Ku Chawe Inn at Zomba on 17/10, and 12+ were on Zomba Plateau on 18-19/10.
110. Schalow’s Turaco (Schalow’s Lourie) Tauraco shalowi: 9 were at Lilongwe NS on 15/10, often showing very well and 1 was calling from near Heuglin’s Lodge on 17/10. In Nyika NP 4 were at Zovo Chipolo on 24/10 with 2 there on 26/20.
111. Purple-crested Turaco (Purple-crested Lourie) Gallirex porphyreoloptra: In Liwonde NP fairly common around Mvuu with up to 4 present on 20-22/10.
112. Grey Go-Away-Bird (Grey Lourie) Corythaxoides concolor: In Liwonde NP 2 were east of Mvuu on 20/10 and 1 south of there on 22/10 and at Vwaza Marsh 1 was west of Lake Kazuni on 28/10, 1 east of the lake and 3 around the camps on 29/10,
113. Black Cuckoo Cuculus clamosus: 1 showed well north-west of Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 30/10.
114. Klaas’s Cuckoo Chrysococcyx klaas: 1 was in the mopane woodlands east of Mvuu in Liwonde NP on 20/10.
115. Green Malkoha (Yellowbill / Green Coucal) Ceuthmochares australis: 1 was calling in JW’s garden at Zomba on 17/10.
116. Burchell’s Coucal Centropus burchelli: At Liwonde NP 1 was at Mvuu Lodge on 19/10 and 2 were along the Shire River on 21/10 with 2 more seen on 22/10.
117. Senegal Coucal Centropus senegalensis: 1 was at the wooded point on the eastern shoreline of Kazuni Lake at Vwaza Marsh and 1 near the western shore on 29/10, and 3 were together behind Makuzi Beach on 1/11.
118. White-browed Coucal Centropus superciliosus: 1 was to the west of Kazuni Lake at Vwaza Marsh on 29/10.
119. Spotted Eagle Owl Bubo africanus: 1 was spotlighted on a night drive near Chelinda in Nyika NP on 22/10 with 2 spotlighted on 24/10.
120. Verreaux’s Eagle Owl (Giant Eagle Owl) Bubo lacteus: 2 were spotlighted just after dusk on a night drive to the west of Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 27/10 and 1 was seen late afternoon in the same general area on 29/10.
121. Barred Owlet Glaucidium capense: A pair showed well at the Kazuni Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 27/10 with just 1 seen there on 29/10.
122. African Wood-Owl Strix woodfordii: At Liwonde NP birds were heard calling after dusk at Mvuu Lodge on 19/10 and 21/10.
123. Marsh Owl Asio capensis: 2 separate individuals were spotlighted on a night drive around the grasslands near Chelinda in Nyika NP on 26/10.
124. Fiery-necked Nightjar Caprimulgus pectoralis: 1 was spotlighted on a night drive north of Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 28/10.
125. Ruwenzori Nightjar (Mountain Nightjar) Caprimulgus ruwenzorii: 5 were spotlighted on a night drive around Chelinda in Nyika NP on 22/10 but only 1 was spotlighted on both 24/10 and 26/10. 1 was seen at dusk at Chelinda Lodge on 25/10.
126. Square-tailed Nightjar (Mozambique Nightjar) Caprimulgus fossii: 1 was spotlighted on a night drive east of Mvuu in Liwonde NP on 20/10 with 4 more spotlighted on 21/10.
127. Scarce Swift Schoutedenapus myoptilus: 2 were with saw-wings near Mulunguzi Dam at the Zomba Plateau late afternoon on 18/10, and 5 were over the Nyika Plateau on 26/10.
128. African Palm Swift Cypsiurus parvus: 5+ were at Heuglin’s Lodge 15-17/10. Common at Liwonde NP, mainly around the Shire River with peak count of 100+ on 21/10. Up to 5 were around Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 27-30/10 and just 1 was at Makuzi Beach on 31/10.
129. Alpine Swift Tachymarptis melba: 2 were over Zovo Chipolo in Nyika NP on 24/10 and 2 were over the plateau on 26/10.
130. Mottled Swift Tachymarptis aequatorialis: 3 were overhead between the Trout Farm and William’s Falls at the Zomba Plateau on 18/10 and 1 was over the Nyika Plateau on 26/10.
131. Common Swift (European Swift) Apus apus: 2 were over Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 28/10 and 50+ were part of an obvious southerly passage of swifts at Makuzi Beach on 31/10.
132. Little Swift Apus affinis: c30 spent about an hour over Makuzi Beach on 31/10 before flying off south.
133. Horus Swift Apus horus: 2 were at Makuzi Beach on 30/10 with 10 there on 31/10.
134. White-rumped Swift Apus caffer: 2 were over Makuzi Beach on 30/10.
135. Speckled Mousebird Colius striatus: 4 including a young juvenile were at Heuglin’s Lodge on 17/10, 2 were on the Nyika Plateau on 26/10, and 2 were at Makuzi Beach on 30/10 and 31/10.
136. Red-faced Mousebird Urocolius indicus: In Liwonde NP 12 were around Mvuu Camp on 20/10, and up to 3 south of Mvuu on 21-22/10.
137. Narina Trogon Apaloderma narina: A female showed extremely well in JW’s garden at Zomba on 19/10.
138. Bar-tailed Trogon Apaloderma vittatum: A male and female were seen well in Zovo Chipolo Forest in Nyika NP on 26/10.
139. Giant Kingfisher Megaceryle maxima: At Liwonde NP a female was at Mvuu Lodge on 19/10, a female along the Shire River on 21/10, and a male along the river on 22/10.
140. Pied Kingfisher Ceryle rudis: Up to 9 were seen on boat trips along the Shire River at Liwonde NP on 19-22/10, and up to 3 were at Makuzi Beach on 30/10-1/11.
141. Half-collared Kingfisher Alcedo semitorquata: 1 was seen well in flight and calling along the Lingadzi River at Lilongwe NS on 15/10.
142. Malachite Kingfisher Alcedo cristata: Up to 14 were seen on boat trips along the Shire River at Liwonde NP on 19-22/10.
143. African Pygmy Kingfisher Ispidina picta: A pair were in woodland near to the Mulunguzi Dam on the Zomba Plateau on 18/10 and 1 was near the Kazuni administration buildings at Vwaza Marsh on 29/10.
144. Woodland Kingfisher Halcyon senegalensis: 1 was north of Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 28/10.
145. Striped Kingfisher Halcyon chelicuti: 1 was in the mopane woodlands east of Mvuu in Liwonde NP on 20/10, 1 was north of Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 27/10 and another to the north-west on 30/10.
146. Brown-hooded Kingfisher Halcyon albiventris: At Liwonde NP 1 was regularly in front of Mvuu Lodge on 19-22/10, 1 was seen along the Shire River on 20/10 with another seen on 21/10, and 1 was spotlighted on a night drive also on 21/10. At Vwaza Marsh 1 was near the administration buildings on 29/10. 1 seen behind Makuzi Beach on 1/11 was near an apparent nesting hole.
147. European Bee-eater Merops apiaster: 2 were over the Lilongwe NS on 15/10 and 3 were over Heuglin’s Lodge on 17/10. At Liwonde NP 2 were over Mvuu Camp on 20/10 and about 30 were along the Shire River on 21/10 with 8 there on 22/10. In Nyika NP 1 was near Chelinda on 24/10 and at Vwaza Marsh 1 was near Kazuni Lake on 28/10 and another north-west of the lake on 30/10. 12 flew south over Makuzi Beach on 31/10.
148. Bohm’s Bee-eater Merops boehmi: Fairly common and easy to see in the Mvuu area of Liwonde NP from 20-22/10 mainly around the Camp where a maximum of 5 were seen on 20/10 plus 1 or 2 regularly at Mvuu Lodge.
149. Little Bee-eater Merops pusillus: Fairly common at Liwonde NP with up to 10 along the Shire River and around both Mvuu Lodge and Mvuu Camp on 19-22/10. 1 was at the Nyika Plateau on 26/10, and 2 were at Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 28/10.
150. Swallow-tailed Bee-eater Merops hirundineus: At Liwonde NP 1 was outside Mvuu Camp and 1 was at Mvuu Lodge on 20/10.
151. Lilac-breasted Roller Coracius caudatus: At Liwonde NP 1 was along the Shire River on 19/10, 1 near Mvuu Camp and 1 near the Shire River on 20/10, and 2 along the Shire River on 21/10. 1 was west of Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 27/10 and 2 to the north-west of there on 30/10.
152. Broad-billed Roller Eurystomus glaucurus: At Liwonde NP was 1 near the park entrance on 19/10 and thereafter up to 4 were present around Mvuu Lodge plus 1 or 2 south of Mvuu from 19-22/10. 2 were regularly seen at the Kazuni Safari Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 27-30/10 with 4 there on 29/10 and 3 were north of the South Rukuru River on 30/10.
153. African Hoopoe Upupa africana: 1 was seen from Heuglin’s Lodge on 17/10, 1 was near Mvuu Camp and another east of Mvuu at Liwonde NP on 20/10, and 3 were south of Mvuu on 21/10.
154. Green Wood-Hoopoe (Red-billed Wood-Hoopoe) Phoeniculus purpureus: Separate groups of 3 and 4 were seen to the north-west of Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 30/10.
155. Common Scimitarbill (African Scimitarbill) Rhinopomastus cyanomelas: 1 was south of Mvuu in Liwonde NP on 21/10 and 2 were on the Nyika Plateau on 26/10.
156. African Grey Hornbill Tockus nasutus: In Liwonde NP common in the mopane woodlands with for example 10 there on 20/10 and 5 south of Mvuu on 21/10, and equally common at Vwaza Marsh with up to 15 seen on drives and walks through the open woodlands on 27-30/10.
157. Southern Red-billed Hornbill Tockus rufirostris: 1 was near Mvuu Camp at Liwonde NP on 20/10 and 4 were south of the camp on 22/10. 2 were to the north-west of Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 30/10.
158. Crowned Hornbill Tockus alboterminatus: 1 was seen near its nesting hole in JW’s grounds at Zomba on 19/10 and a pair were south of Mvuu Camp at Liwonde NP on 20/10.
159. Trumpeter Hornbill Bycanistes bucinator: At Liwonde NP 2 flew over the Shire River on 19/10, 2 were east of Mvuu on 20/10, 1 south of Mvuu on 21/10 and 2 south of Mvuu on 22/10.
160. Southern Ground-Hornbill Bucorvus leadbeateri: At Liwonde NP a pair were seen on the east bank of the Shire River downriver of Mvuu Lodge on 19/10 and two parties of 3 were south and west of Mvuu on 21/10.
161. Brown-breasted Barbet Lybius melanopterus: 1 was seen fairly well just south of Mvuu Camp in Liwonde NP on 22/10.
162. Black-collared Barbet Lybius torquatus: 1 was heard calling from Heuglin’s Lodge on 17/10, 1 showed well at the Kazuni Safari Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 27/10 and again on 30/10, and another was seen west of Kazuni Lake on 28/10.
163. White-eared Barbet Stactolaema leucotis: 1 was in a fruiting fig tree near the Chawe Camp-Site and a pair were at a nesting hole near the Trout Farm on the Zomba Plateau on 18/10.
164. Moustached Tinkerbird (Moustached Green Tinkerbird) Pogoniulus leucomystax : In Nyika NP 4 were calling at the Zovo Chipolo Forest on 24/10, with 2 calling on a return visit plus another calling and 1 finally seen in Chowo Forest on 26/10.
165. Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird (Golden-rumped Tinkerbird) Pogoniulus bilineatus: 1 was seen and another was calling in JW’s garden at Zomba on 17/10.
166. Crested Barbet Trachyphonus vaillantii: 1 was east of Mvuu in Liwonde NP on 20/10 and 1 was at the western end of Kazuni Lake at Vwaza Marsh on 29/10 with 3 in the area to the north and west of the lake on 30/10.
167. Scaly-throated Honeyguide Indicator variegatus: 1 showed well along the road above the Mulunguzi Nature Trail on the Zomba Plateau on 18/10 and 1 flew across the road on the Nyika Plateau on 26/10.
168. Greater Honeyguide Indicator indicator: 1 was calling north of Zomba on 17/10, a male was south of Mvuu in Liwonde NP on 21/10 with a female at Mvuu Lodge on 22/10, and a male was near Kazuni Safari Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 29/10.
169. Lesser Honeyguide Indicator minor: 1 was calling from JW’s garden in Zomba on 17/10, 1 was south of Mvuu in Liwonde NP on 21/10,
170. Pallid Honeyguide (Eastern Honeyguide) Indicator meliphilus: 1 was part of a mixed flock at Dzalanyama Forest on 16/10.
171. Green-backed Honeybird (Slender-billed Honeyguide) Prodotiscus zambesiae: 1 was seen on a game drive to the north-west of Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 30/10.
172. Speckle-throated Woodpecker (Reichenow’s Woodpecker) Campethera scriptoricauda: A single female was east of Mvuu in Liwonde NP on 20/10 and 2 males and a female were south of Mvuu on 21/10.
173. Golden-tailed Woodpecker Campethera abingoni: At Vwaza Marsh 1 was west of Kazuni Lake on 28/10.
174. Cardinal Woodpecker Dendropicos fuscescens: A pair were at Heuglin’s Lodge on 17/10, a male was near Mvuu Camp at Liwonde NP on 20/10 with a female south of there on 22/10, and at Vwaza Marsh a pair were regularly seen at the Safari Camp on 27-30/10, 3 were west of Kazuni Lake and 2 more north of there on 28/10, 1 was east of the lake on 29/10, and 4 were seen on a drive to the north and west of the lake on 30/10.
175. Bearded Woodpecker Dendropicos namaquus: A female was at the Kazuni Safari Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 27/10, a male was north of there on 28/10, and a female was east of Kazuni Lake and a male around the Safari Camp on 29/10.
176. Rufous-naped Lark Mirafra africana nyikae: 1 was on the grasslands near Chelinda in Nyika NP on 24/10 and 1 on the plateau on 26/10.
177. Sand Martin (Bank Swallow) Riparia riparia: 1 was amongst a passage of Barn Swallows on the Nyika Plateau on 25/10
178. Brown-throated Martin (African Sand Martin / Plain Martin) Riparia paludicola: 1 was at Kazuni Safari Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 28/10.
179. Barn Swallow (European Swallow) Hirundo rustica: A common migrant with 10+ over Heuglin’s Lodge on 17/10, up to 12 around Mvuu and the Shire River in Liwonde NP on 19-22/10, flocks of 100+ regularly seen on the Nyika Plateau on 23-27/10, and up to 20 around Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 27-30/10. At Makuzi Beach 20+ were present on 30/10 with 100+ there on 31/10.
180. Angola Swallow Hirundo angolensis: 1 was at Zovo Chipolo in Nyika NP on 24/10.
181. Blue Swallow Hirundo atrocaerulea: In Nyika NP up to 10 were regularly seen at Chelinda from 23-27/10, with up to 15 on the surrounding grasslands on 24/10,
182. Wire-tailed Swallow Hirundo smithii: At Liwonde NP up to 50 were seen on 19-22/10 with birds nesting in the reception building at Mvuu Lodge and also in the canopies of the boats, leading them to follow the boats out on their river trips. A pair and a juvenile were at Makuzi Beach on 30/10-1/11.
183. Mosque Swallow Hirundo senegalensis: 1 was present at a clearing in the mopane woodlands east of Mvuu in Liwonde NP on 20/10.
184. Lesser Striped Swallow Hirundo abyssinica: 1 was over Heuglin’s Lodge on 17/10 with Barn Swallows, 1 was at Mvuu Lodge in Liwonde NP on 20/10 and again on 22/10, and up to 6 were at Makuzi Beach on 30/10-1/11.
185. Grey-rumped Swallow Pseudhirundo griseopyga: 3 were with Barn Swallows in front of the Kazuni Safari Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 30/10.
186. House Martin Delichon urbicum: 1 was over Zovo Chipolo in Nyika NP on 24/10 and another over the plateau on 26/10, and 4 flew south over Makuzi Beach on 31/10.
187. Eastern Saw-wing Psalidoprocne orientalis: 6 were over the Makata Stream at the Dzalanyama Forest Lodge on 16/10.
188. Black Saw-wing Psalidoprocne pristoptera: Up to 15 were on the Zomba Plateau before the bridge at the Trout Farm and at Mulunguzi Dam on 18-19/10.
189. White-headed Saw-wing Psalidoprocne albiceps: 3 were at Zovo Chipolo Forest in Nyika NP on 24/10 and 2 were at the roadside acacias on the Nyika Plateau on 26/10.
190. Mountain Wagtail (Long-tailed Wagtail) Motacilla clara: 2 showed well along the Lingadzi River at Lilongwe NS on 15/10 and an adult and 2 juveniles were at William’s Falls on the Zomba Plateau on 18/10.
191. African Pied Wagtail Motacilla aguimp: Seen fairly commonly when driving around the south of the country, plus 2 were nesting on the boat ramp at the Mvuu Lodge pick-up point in Liwonde NP on 19-22/10 and 3 were near Mvuu Camp on 21/10, 3 were at Kazuni Safari Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 27-30/10 and 4 were at Makuzi Beach on 30/10-1/11.
192. African Pipit (Grassveld Pipit) Anthus cinnamomeus: In Nyika NP up to 7 were at Chelinda on 23-27/10, and up to 4 were seen daily on the grasslands west and north of Chelinda on 24-26/10, with 7 seen on the plateau on 26/10. At Vwaza Marsh up to 13 were on the dry shoreline in front of Kazuni Safari Camp on 27-30/10.
193. Buffy Pipit Anthus vaalensis: 1 was on open grassland at Zovo Chipolo Forest in Nyika NP on 24/10.
194. Square-tailed Drongo Dicrurus ludwigii: 1 was in JW’s garden at Zomba on 19/10.
195. Fork-tailed Drongo Dicrurus adsimilis: A common species (though absent on the higher plateaus) with up to 4 including a nesting pair at Heuglin’s Lodge 15-17/10, 2 in JW’s garden at Zomba on 17/10, up to 8 a day in Liwonde NP from 19-22/10, and up to 8 seen on drives and walks daily at Vwaza Marsh on 27-30/10.
196. Eurasian Golden Oriole Oriolus oriolus: A male was near Kazuni Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 29/10.
197. Black-headed Oriole Oriolus larvatus: 6 were together near to the Dzalanyama Forest Lodge on 16/10, a male was south of Mvuu Camp and another east of Mvuu in Liwonde NP on 20/10, and a male was at the Kazuni administration buildings at Vwaza Marsh on 29/10.
198. Pied Crow Corvus albus: A common bird near human habitation with maximum counts of 10 at the Lilongwe NS on 15/10, only 1 on the Zomba Plateau on 18/10, 7 at Chelinda in Nyika NP on 23-27/10, 4 at Kazuni Lake at Vwaza Marsh on 29/10, and 7 at Makuzi Beach on 31/10.
199. White-necked Raven Corvus albicollis: 3 were at the Mulunguzi Dam on the Zomba Plateau on 18-19/10, and in Nyika NP 10+ were at Chelinda and up to 6 were seen daily around the plateau from 24-26/10.
200. Southern Black Tit Parus niger: 3 were around Mvuu in Liwonde NP on 20/10, 1 was south of Mvuu on 21-22/10, 1 was north of Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 28/10 with it or another present in the same general area on 30/10.
201. Spotted Creeper Salpornis spilonotus: A pair were at the roadside acacias on the Nyika Plateau on 26/10.
202. Arrow-marked Babbler Turdoides jardineii: 5 were at Heuglin’s Lodge on 17/10, 4 east of Mvuu in Liwonde NP on 20/10 with 2 south of Mvuu on 22/10, up to 15 were regularly around Kazuni Safari Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 27-30/10 and 20+ were north-west of Lake Kazuni on 30/10.
203. Black Cuckoo-Shrike Campephaga flava: 1 was seen in JW’s garden in Zomba on 17/10.
204. Dark-capped Bulbul (Black-eyed Bulbul) Pyconotus tricolor: An abundant species seen at every location with maximums of 20+ on the Zomba Plateau on 18/10, up to 10 around Mvuu in Liwonde NP on 19-22/10, up to 10 daily in Nyika NP, 10+ around the Kazuni Safari Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 27-30/10, and 30+ at Makuzi Beach on 30/10-1/11.
205. Sombre Greenbul Andropadus importunes: Up to 4 were on the Zomba Plateau on 18-19/10 and 3 were in the Mvuu area of Liwonde NP on 20/10.
206. Little Greenbul Andropadus virens: 1 was in JW’s garden at Zomba on 17/10 and another was there on 19/10.
207. Southern Mountain Greenbul Andropadus fusciceps: In Nyika NP 2 were below Chelinda Lodge on 23/10, 6 in Zovo Chipolo Forest on 24/10, 3 on the plateau on 25/10, and 2 in Zovo Chipolo Forest, 1 in Chowo Forest and 2 on the plateau on 26/10.
208. Stripe-cheeked Greenbul Andropadus milanjensis: 10+ were on the Zomba Plateau on 18-19/10 most easily seen around the Chawe Camp Site.
209. Yellow-bellied Greenbul Chlorocichla flaviventris: 1 or 2 were regularly around Mvuu in Liwonde NP on 20-22/10 and a pair were regularly at Kazuni Safari Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 27-30/10 with another west of there on 28/10.
210. Terrestrial Brownbul Phyllastrephus terrestris: 1 was south of Mvuu in Liwonde NP on 22/10.
211. Grey-olive Greenbul Phyllastrephus cerviniventris: 1 was in JW’s garden and another at the top end of the Botanical Gardens at Zomba on 17/10 and 1 showed well near the road bridge before the Trout Farm on the Zomba Plateau on 18/10.
212. Placid Greenbul Phyllastrephus placidus: 10+ were on the Zomba Plateau on 18-19/10 but were more often heard than seen.
213. Sharpe’s Greenbul Phyllastrephus alfredi: 1 showed well in the Chowo Forest in Nyika NP on 26/10.
214. Common Stonechat Saxicola torquatus: Up to 5 were on the Zomba Plateau on 18-19/10 (best area being the Mulunguzi Dam), and in Nyika NP up to 7 were in the Chelinda area from 23-27/10 with a few more seen on rides and drives around the plateau on 24-26/10.
215. Arnott’s Chat (White-headed Black Chat) Myrmecocichla arnotii: A female was in the mopane woodlands east of Mvuu in Liwonde NP on 20/10 and another near the airstrip on 22/10.
216. Mocking Cliff-Chat Thamnolaea cinnamomeiventris: A male was seen briefly at Dzalanyama Forest on 16/10 and then 3 males and a female showed exceptionally well at a rocky outcrop south of the Zambian Rest-House turn-off in Nyika NP on 26/10.
217. Miombo Rock-Thrush Monticola angolensis: 1 was seen briefly near the Dzalanyama Forest Lodge on 16/10.
218. White-browed Scrub-Robin Cercotrichas leucophrys: 1 was at the Kazuni Safari Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 28/10 and 3 were in a territorial dispute there on 29/10.
219. Collared Palm-Thrush Cichladusa arquata: At Liwonde NP a pair were regularly seen around the car park at Mvuu Lodge on 19-22/10 and up to 4 were in the vicinity of Mvuu Camp on 20-21/10.
220. White-chested Alethe Pseudalethe fuelleborni: 2 were calling in the Chowo Forest in Nyika NP on 26/10.
221. White-starred Robin Pogonocichla stellata: 1 was along the road at the Mulunguzi Dam on the Zomba Plateau on 18/10, and in Nyika NP 1 was near Chelinda Lodge on 23/10 with a pair at the same site on 27/10, and 4 were in Zovo Chipolo Forest on 24/10 with 2 there on 26/10.
222. Olive-flanked Robin-Chat Cossypha anomaia: 2 were calling in Zovo Chipolo Forest in Nyika NP on 24/10 with 1 calling there on 26/10.
223. Red-capped Robin-Chat (Natal Robin) Cossypha natalensis: 1 was on the outskirts of Mvuu Camp in Liwonde NP on 20/10.
224. Cape Robin-Chat Cossypha caffra: A pair were near William’s Falls on the Zomba Plateau on 18/10 with 1 at the Ku Chawe Inn on 19/10. In Nyika NP up to 4 were at Chelinda on 23-27/10, 1 at Zovo Chipolo on 24/10, and 3 on the plateau on 25/10 with 2 there on 26/10.
225. White-browed Robin-Chat (Heuglin’s Robin) Cossypha heuglini: 1 was appropriately enough at Heuglin’s Lodge on 16-17/10, 1 was in JW’s garden at Zomba on 17/10, a pair were regularly around Mvuu Lodge at Liwonde NP on 19-22/10, 2 were along the west shore of Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 28/10, and a pair were at Makuzi Beach on 30/10-1/11.
226. Mountain Thrush Turdus abyssinicus: A pair showed well at Zovo Chipolo in Nyika NP on 24/10 and 1 was again seen there on 26/10.
227. Kurrichane Thrush Turdus libonyanus: 5 adults including a pair with 2 well-grown chicks in the nest were at Dzalanyama Forest on 16/10, 2 were in JW’s garden at Zomba on 17/10, 5+ were on the Zomba Plateau on 18-19/10, 1 was on the Nyika Plateau on 26/10, and 1 behind Makuzi Beach on 1/11.
228. Evergreen Forest Warbler Bradypterus lopezi: 1 was singing in Zovo Chipolo Forest in Nyika NP on 24/10 and of 2 calling there on 26/10 1 was finally tempted into showing extremely well.
229. Cinnamon Bracken Warbler Bradypterus cinnamomeus: Fairly common at Nyika NP but only seen well twice and most often heard singing, with up to 7 at Chelinda from 23-27/10, and 2 on the plateau on 25/10.
230. Little Rush Warbler (African Sedge Warbler) Bradypterus baboecala: At Liwonde NP 2 were seen in the reedbeds along the Shire River on 19/10, 1 on 20/10, and 1 on 21/10.
231. Dark-capped Yellow Warbler (African Yellow Warbler) Chloropeta natalensis: 1 was near the Chawe Camp Site and another at the Mulunguzi Dam on the Zomba Plateau on 18/10 and 1 was calling at the roadside acacias on the Nyika Plateau on 26/10.
232. Mountain Yellow Warbler Chloropeta similis: 3 were at Chelinda in Nyika NP on 23/10 but surprisingly not seen thereafter.
233. Icterine Warbler Hippolais icterina: 1 was at Kazuni Safari Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 29/10.
234. Brown Parisoma Parisoma lugens: 1 showed well in the roadside acacias on the Nyika Plateau on 26/10.
235. Willow Warbler Phylloscopus trochilus: Proved to be a common migrant with 1 at Lilongwe NS on 15/10, 1 at Mvuu Camp in Liwonde NP on 20/10, 2 at Chelinda in Nyika NP on 23/10 with 1 at Zovo Chipolo Forest on 24/10 and 1 at Chelinda on 26/10, 1 at Kazuni Safari Camp in Vwaza Marsh on 28/10 with 2 there on 29/10 and 1 west of Lake Kazuni on 30/10, and 1 at Makuzi Beach on 31/10.
236. Yellow-throated Woodland-Warbler Phylloscopus ruficapillus: 1 showed well in JW’s garden at Zomba on 17/10.
237. Tawny-flanked Prinia Prinia subflava: 3 were at the Lilongwe NS on 15/10, 1 was at Heuglin’s Lodge on 17/10, 1 was south of Mvuu in Liwonde NP on 21/10, and1 was at Kazuni Safari Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 28-29/10.
238. Bar-throated Apalis Apalis thoracica: A pair were near William’s Falls on the Zomba Plateau on 18/10, and in Nyika NP 6 were at Chelinda on 23/10, 3 in Zovo Chipolo Forest on 24/10 and 1 in Chowo Forest on 26/10. All were of the various grey-brown races found across Malawi.
239. White-winged Apalis Apalis chariessa: 2 or more pairs were calling in and around JW’s garden at Zomba on 17/10 with 1 or more were heard again on 19/10 but unfortunately none were seen.
240. Yellow-breasted Apalis Apalis flavida: A male was at Mvuu Lodge in Liwonde NP on 21/10 and up to 3 were around Makuzi Beach on 30/10-1/11.
241. Black-headed Apalis Apalis melanocephala: Up to 3 pairs were on the Zomba Plateau on 18-19/10, the best area generally being around the Mulunguzi Nature Trail.
242. Grey-backed Camaroptera (Grey-backed Bleating-Warbler) Camaroptera brevicaudata: 1 was at the Lilongwe NS on 15/10, and 1 was near the Kazuni Safari Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 28/10 with 2 at the Kazuni Camp on 29/10.
243. Green-backed Camaroptera (Green-backed Bleating-Warbler) Camaroptera brachyura: 1 was at Mvuu Lodge in Liwonde NP on 20/10 and another south of Mvuu on 21/10.
244. Green-capped Eremomela Eremomela scotops: 1 was at the Lilongwe NS on 15/10 and 2 were at the Dzalanyama Forest on 16/10.
245. Long-billed Crombec Sylvietta rufescens: 1 was on the outskirts of Mvuu Camp in Liwonde NP on 20/10 and 1 was near Kazuni Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 29/10.
246. Southern Hyliota (Mashona Hyliota) Hyliota australis: 1 was with a mixed feeding flock at the Dzalanyama Forest on 16/10.
247. Red-faced Cisticola Cisticola erythrops: 1 showed well on-and-off in the cultivated area behind Makuzi Beach on 30/10-1/11.
248. Singing Cisticola Cisticola cantans: 1 was singing at the roadside acacias on the Nyika Plateau on 26/10 and 3 were seen in the thickets at the eastern end of Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 29/10.
249. Black-lored Cisticola (Mountain Cisticola) Cisticola nigriloris: Proved relatively easy to see in Nyika NP with 5 pairs in the Chelinda area from 23-27/10, 3 singing west of Chelinda on 24/10, and 2 on the plateau on 25/10.
250. Rattling Cisticola Cisticola chiniana: In Liwonde NP 1 was along the Shire River on 20/10 and 2 were south of Mvuu on 21/10. 1 at Kazuni Safari Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 27-30/10 often took to walking on the ground around the dining area, and 8 were seen on a drive north and west of Lake Kazuni on 30/10.
251. Winding Cisticola Cisticola marginatus: 4 were on the west bank of the Shire River south of Mvuu in Liwonde NP on 22/10.
252. Wailing Cisticola Cisticola lais: 4 were seen on Nyika Plateau en route to and from Zovo Chipolo on 24/10 and 10+ were seen on the plateau on 26/10.
253. Churring Cisticola Cisticola njombe: Fairly common in Nyika NP with up to 12 at Chelinda from 23-27/10, 2 west of Chelinda on 24/10, and 3 on the plateau on 25/10.
254. Croaking Cisticola Cisticola natalensis: 1 was on the banks of the Shire River south of Mvuu in Liwonde NP on 21/10 with another seen south of Mvuu on 22/10.
255. Wing-snapping Cisticola (Ayre’s Cloud Cisticola) Cisticola ayresii: Not uncommon in Nyika NP but hard to see well with 1 at Chelinda on 23/10, 1 near Zovo Chipolo and 2 west of Chelinda on 24/10, 2 on the plateau on 25/10, and 1 at Chelinda on 26/10.
256. Spotted Flycatcher Muscicapa striata: 1 was at the roadside acacias on the Nyika Plateau on 26/10. At Vwaza Marsh 1 was seen frequently around the Kazuni Safari Camp on 27-30/10, another was north of there on 27/10 and 1 west of there on 30/10.
257. African Dusky Flycatcher Muscicapa adusta: 1 was seen late afternoon at the Ku Chawe Inn, Zomba on 17-18/10 with 2 more elsewhere on the plateau on 18/10, and 1 was on the Nyika Plateau on 26/10.
258. Ashy Flycatcher (Blue-grey Flycatcher) Muscicapa caerulescens: 1 was seen well along the road between the Ku Chawe Inn and the Mulunguzi Dam on 18/10.
259. Grey Tit-Flycatcher (Fan-tailed Flycatcher) Myioparus plumbeus: A pair showed well near Mvuu Camp in Liwonde NP on 21/10.
260. White-eyed Slaty Flycatcher Dioptrornis fischeri: 1 showed well on the plateau in Nyika NP on 25/10.
261. Southern Black Flycatcher Melaenornis pammelaina: A pair and a separate adult were at the Dzalanyama Forest on 16/10 and 1 was south of Mvuu in Liwonde NP on 21/10.
262. Malawi Batis Batis dimorpha: On the Zomba Plateau 6 were seen on 18/10 but just 1 female was seen there on 19/10. In Nyika NP a male was near Chelinda Lodge on 23/10, 2 males and a female were at Zovo Chipolo Forest on 24/10 and a pair were in Chowo Forest on 26/10.
263. Chinspot Batis Batis molitor: A male was at Lilongwe NS on 15/10 and a male at Dzalanyama Forest on 16/10. In Liwonde NP 3 were in the Mvuu area on 20/10, 1 was near Mvuu Camp on 21/10, and 2 were at Mvuu Lodge on 22/10. At Vwaza Marsh a pair were infrequently seen at Kazuni Safari Camp on 27-30/10.
264. Black-throated Wattle-Eye Platysteira peltata: A male was at the top end of the Botanical Gardens at Zomba on 17/10 and another was in JW’s garden there on 19/10, and 2 pairs were at Makuzi Beach on 30/10-1/11.
265. Livingstone’s Flycatcher Erythrocercus livingstonei: In Liwonde NP a pair were seen down to a few feet at Mvuu Lodge on 20/10 and 1 was just south of Mvuu Camp on 21/10.
266. White-tailed Blue Flycatcher Elminia albicauda: 1 was feeding in bushes along a dry riverbed at the Dzalanyama Forest on 16/10.
267. White-tailed Elminia (White-tailed Crested Flycatcher) Elminia albonotata: 1 was in JW’s garden at Zomba on 17/10, up to 6 were on the Zomba Plateau on 18-19/10, and 5 were at Zovo Chipolo Forest in Nyika NP on 24/10 with 2 there on 26/10.
268. African Paradise Flycatcher Terpsiphone viridis: 9 including a nesting pair were at the Dzalanyama Forest on 16/10. At Vwaza Marsh a male was seen infrequently around the Kazuni Safari Camp on 27-30/10, and 1 was at Makuzi Beach on 1/11.
269. Brubru Nilaus afer: A pair were amongst a mixed feeding flock in the Dzalanyama Forest on 16/10 and 1 was east of Mvuu in Liwonde NP on 20/10.
270. Black-backed Puffback (Southern Puffback) Dryoscopus cubia: A very common species with 3 at Lilongwe NS on 15/10, 2 at Dzalanyama Forest on 16/10, 3 at Heuglin’s Lodge and 1 in JW’s garden in Zomba on 17/10, up to 6 on the Zomba Plateau on 18-19/10, a pair at Mvuu Lodge in Liwonde NP on 19-22/10, up to 4 seen around Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 27-30/10, and a pair at Makuzi Beach on 31/10-1/11.
271. Brown-crowned Tchagra (Three-streaked Tchagra) Tchagra australis: Proved to be fairly common at Vwaza Marsh but not seen elsewhere, with 1 or 2 regularly around the Kazuni Camps on 27-30/10, 3 around the west shore of Kazuni Lake on 28/10, and 4 to the north and west of the lake on 30/10.
272. Black-crowned Tchagra Tchagra senegalis: 1 was at the Lilongwe NS on 15/10, 1 was at the Dzalanyama Forest on 16/10, 1 was north of Zomba on 17/10, 1 was at Mvuu Lodge in Liwonde NP on 20/10, and 1 was east of Kazuni Lake at Vwaza Marsh on 29/10.
273. Tropical Boubou Laniarius aethiopicus: A common species with a pair at Heuglin’s Lodge 15-17/10, a pair at Lilongwe NS on 15/10, a pair around the Ku Chawe Inn, Zomba Plateau on 18-19/10, 2 around Mvuu in Liwonde NP on 19-22/10, just 1 on the Nyika Plateau on 26/10, a pair at the Kazuni Safari Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 29-30/10 with 5 seen on a drive to the north and west of there on 30/10, and a pair at Makuzi Beach on 1/11.
274. Fulleborne’s Boubou (Black Boubou) Laniarius fuelleborni: 3 were calling in Zovo Chipolo Forest in Nyika NP on 24/10 and after a long wait a pair showed reasonably well there on 26/10, and a male showed well at the dambo crossing below Chelinda Lodge on 27/10.
275. Orange-breasted Bush-Shrike (Sulphour-breasted Bush-Shrike) Telophorus sulfureopectus: 1 was at Lilongwe NS on 15/10, 1 at the top end of the Botanical Gardens at Zomba on 17/10, 1 or 2 were regularly at Mvuu Lodge and Mvuu Camp in Liwonde NP on 20-22/10, 1 or 2 were regularly at Kazuni Safari Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 28-30/10, and 1 was at Makuzi Beach on 1/11.
276. Black-fronted Bush-Shrike Telophorus nigrifrons: 1 showed very well in the Chowo Forest in Nyika NP on 26/10.
277. Grey-headed Bush-Shrike Malaconotus blanchoti: 1 was near the Dzalanyama Forest Lodge on 16/10 and 1 was at the Kazuni Safari Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 28/10.
278. Common Fiscal (Fiscal Shrike) Lanius collaris: 5 were at the Lilongwe NS on 15/10, 1 was in the Dzalanyama Forest on 16/10, and in Nyika NP 1 or 2 were seen regularly west of Chelinda from 23-27/10 with up to 2 more seen elsewhere on the plateau on 24-26/10.
279. White Helmet Shrike Prionops plumatus: A flock of 15 were at Mvuu in Liwonde NP on 20/10 and 12 were south of Mvuu on 21/10.
280. Retz’s Helmet Shrike (Red-billed Helmet Shrike) Prionops retzii: A party of 7 were at Kazuni Safari Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 28/10.
281. Waller’s Starling (Waller’s Red-winged Starling) Onychognathus walleri: 12 were seen around Zovo Chipolo in Nyika NP on 24/10 with 3 there on 26/10.
282. Miombo Blue-eared Starling (Lesser Blue-eared Starling) Lamprotornis elisabeth: 1 was north of Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 27/10, 1 was west of the lake on 28/10, 6 were at the Kazuni camps on 29/10, and 2 were to the west the lake on 30/10.
283. Greater Blue-eared Starling Lamprotornis chalybaeus: Common in Liwonde NP with up to 30 around Mvuu from 20-22/10.
284. Meve’s Starling (Long-tailed Starling) Lamprotornis mevesii: Very common in Liwonde NP with up to 200 around Mvuu from 20-22/10.
285. Violet-backed Starling (Plum-coloured Starling) Cinnyricinclus leucogaster: A male was at the Dzalanyama Forest Lodge on 16/10, 3 were near Mvuu Camp in Liwonde NP on 20-21/10, 10 were on the Nyika Plateau on 26/10, and a female was near Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 27/10 with 5 at Kazuni Camp on 29/10 and 2 north of there on 30/10.
286. Yellow-billed Oxpecker Buphagus africanus: 14 were attending a large herd of Buffalo to the north of the South Rukuru River at Vwaza Marsh on 30/10.
287. Red-billed Oxpecker Buphagus erythrorhynchus: Up to 3 were amongst Hippos along the Shire River on Liwonde NP on 20-21/10 and up to 4 were on Hippos at Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 27-30/10.
288. Collared Sunbird Hedydipna collaris: 3 were at Heuglin’s Lodge and 3 were in JW’s garden on 17/10, and up to 7 were at the Ku Chawe Inn and more generally around the Zomba Plateau on 17-19/10.
289. Olive Sunbird Cyanomitra olivacea: 1 was at Heuglin’s Lodge and 1 was in JW’s garden at Zomba on 17/10, and 20+ were seen on the Zomba Plateau on 18-19/10.
290. Amethyst Sunbird (Black Sunbird) Chalcomitra amethystina: A male was at the Dzalanyama Forest Lodge on 16/10.
291. Scarlet-chested Sunbird Chalcomitra senegalensis: A male and female were at the Dzalanyama Forest Lodge on 16/10, 2 males were at Heuglin’s Lodge on 17/10, a male was near Mvuu Camp in Liwonde NP on 20/10, and 5 were feeding in a flowering acacia at Kazuni Lake at Vwaza Marsh on 28/10 with a male at the Kazuni Safari Camp on 29/10.
292. White-bellied Sunbird Cinnyris talatala: A female and an immature male were south of Mvuu Camp in Liwonde NP on 21/10.
293. Variable Sunbird (Yellow-bellied Sunbird) Cinnyris venustus: 5 including a juvenile were at Heuglin’s Lodge on 15-17/10, 2 were south of Mvuu in Liwonde NP on 21/10 and up to 5 were around Makuzi Beach on 30/10-1/11.
294. Forest Double-collared Sunbird Cinnyris fuelleborni : A male was at the Ku Chawe Inn, Zomba on 17/10, and up to 7 were seen on the Zomba Plateau on 18-19/10. In Nyika NP 3 were in Zovo Chipolo Forest on 24/10 and 2 there on 26/10.
295. Ludwig’s Double-collared Sunbird Cinnyris ludovicensis: 2 males were in the vicinity of Chelinda Camp in Nyika NP on 23/10 and a female was at Chelinda Lodge on 25/10.
296. Miombo Double-collared Sunbird Cinnyris manoensis: A male was at Dzalanyama Forest Lodge on 16/10 and another at the Ku Chawe Inn on the Zomba Plateau on 18/10.
297. Purple-banded Sunbird Cinnyris bifasciatus: 2 pairs were regularly around Makuzi Beach on 30/10-1/11.
298. Malachite Sunbird (Yellow-tufted Malachite Sunbird) Nectarinia famosa: A male was near Chelinda Dam in Nyika NP on 23/10, a male again at Chelinda on 26/10 and a pair there on 27/10.
299. Scarlet-tufted Sunbird (Red-tufted Malachite Sunbird) Nectarinia johnstoni : A non-breeding plumaged male was at Chelinda Camp in Nyika NP on 23/10.
300. African Yellow White-eye Zosterops senegalensis: A fairly common species with 1 at Heuglin’s Lodge on 15/10, 15+ on the Zomba Plateau on 18-19/10, and in Nyika NP up to 10 at Chelinda from 23-27/10, 10+ in Zovo Chipolo Forest on 24/10, and 6+ on the plateau on 25-26/10.
301. Baglafecht Weaver Ploceus baglafecht nyikae: A female or immature was below Chelinda Lodge in Nyika NP on 26/10.
302. Golden Weaver (Holub’s Golden Weaver) Ploceus xanthops: A female was at the Kazuni Safari Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 27/10 with a male and 2 females there on 29/10 and 30/10.
303. Yellow Weaver (African Golden Weaver) Ploceus subaureus: 2 colonies with about 30 birds present were at Makuzi Beach on 30/10-1/11.
304. Southern Brown-throated Weaver Ploceus xanthopterus: At Liwonde NP small numbers were breeding on the inlet at Mvuu Lodge and 4-5 could be seen daily from 19-22/10, with 3 more on the Shire River near Mvuu Camp on 21/10.
305. Lesser Masked Weaver Ploceus intermedius: 2 were at Heuglin’s Lodge on 17/10, a colony of 50+ was on a small island on the Shire River at Mvuu Lodge in Liwonde NP on 19-22/10, and c100 were at Kazuni Safari Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 27/10 though thereafter only a few were present.
306. Village Weaver (Spotted-backed Weaver) Ploceus cucullatus: Fairly common near to human habitation with 3 at Heuglin’s Lodge and a colony of 30+ at the Lilongwe NS on 15/10, 3 seen along the Shire River near Mvuu Camp on 19/10 with 10+ there on 21/10, and 10+ near Kazuni Safari Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 30/10.
307. Spectacled Weaver Ploceus ocularis: A male was at Heuglin’s Lodge on 17/10 and 5+ were along the Shire River south of Mvuu in Liwonde NP on 21/10.
308. Dark-backed Weaver (Forest Weaver) Ploceus bicolor: 3 showed well in JW’s garden at Zomba on 17/10 and 1 was calling there on 19/10.
309. Red-headed Weaver Anaplectes melanotis: In Liwonde NP 3 males and a female were at nests south of Mvuu Camp and a pair were east of Mvuu on 20/10, 2 were along the east bank of the Shire River north of Mvuu on 21/10 and a male was south of Mvuu on 22/10.
310. Red-billed Quelea Quelea quelea: Flocks of 250+ were seen along the Shire River at Liwonde NP on 19/10 and 21/10.
311. Yellow Bishop (Yellow-rumped Bishop/Widow) Euplectes capensis: A non-breeding male and 3 females were at Kazuni Safari Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 27/10.
312. Montane Widowbird (Mountain Marsh Widow) Euplectes psammocromius: In Nyika NP fairly easy to see at Chelinda with 15 (including 2 breeding plumaged males) there on 23/10 and over 100 (again only 2 breeding plumaged males) there on 27/10, 50+ (1 male) en route to Zovo Chipolo Forest and 10 (2 males) west of Chelinda on 24/10 and c10 on the plateau on 26/10.
313. Red-collared Widowbird Euplectes ardens: A flock of 15 were west of Chelinda in Nyika NP on 24/10 and over 200 were on the plateau there on 26/10.
314. White-browed Sparrow-Weaver Plocepasser mahali: In Liwonde NP from 19-22/10 common around Mvuu and abundant in the adjacent mopane woodlands with for example 100+ there on 20/10.
315. House Sparrow Passer domesticus: Only seen in small numbers whilst driving through Lilongwe on 15-17/10.
316. Northern Grey-headed Sparrow Passer griseus: 4 were at Heuglin’s Lodge on 17/10 and 3 were at Kazuni Safari Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 27/10 with 2 there on 28/10.
317. Southern Grey-headed Sparrow Passer diffuses: c10 were in mopane woodlands east of Mvuu in Liwonde NP on 20/10 with 20+ at the Mpthapalala Road waterhole there on 21/10.
318. Yellow-throated Petronia Petronia supercilliaris: 1 was to the north-west of Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 30/10.
319. Pin-tailed Whydah Vidua macroura: A female was near Mvuu Lodge in Liwonde NP on 22/10, a female at Kazuni Safari Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 28/10, and 7 (including 2 males) were behind Makuzi Beach on 1/11.
320. Village Indigobird (Steel-blue Widowfinch) Vidua chalybeata: A flock of up 500 regularly frequented Kazuni Safari Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 27-30/10, all being females or non-breeding males.
321. Green-winged Pytilia (Melba Finch) Pytilia melba: 2 were at the Lilongwe NS on 15/10, 1 was near Mvuu Camp in Liwonde NP on 20/10 and another south of Mvuu on 21/10, 2 were at the west end of Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 28/10 and 3 at Kazuni Camp on 29/10.
322. Red-throated Twinspot (Peter’s Twinspot) Hypargos niveoguttatus: 12+ were at the Lilongwe NS on 15/10, 1 was the top end of the Botanical Gardens at Zomba on 17/10 and 1 was seen briefly at Makuzi Beach on 30/10.
323. African Firefinch (Blue-billed Firefinch) Lagonisticta rubricata: A male was below Chelinda Lodge in Nyika NP on 26/10 and a male was at Makuzi Beach on 1/11.
324. Red-billed Firefinch Lagonisticta senegata: A party of 4 were at Heuglin’s Lodge on 15/10.
325. Jameson’s Firefinch Lagonisticta rhodopareia: A male was at the Lilongwe NS on 15/10, a pair were near the Kazuni administration buildings at Vwaza Marsh on 29/10, and 2 pairs were behind Makuzi Beach on 1/11.
326. Blue Waxbill (Southern Cordonbleu) Uraeginthus angolensis: A fairly common species with up to 10 at Heuglin’s Lodge 15-17/10, a pair at the Lilongwe NS on 15/10, 2 near Mvuu in Liwonde NP on 20/10, 10+ at Kazuni Safari Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 27-30/10, and 20+ north-west of Lake Kazuni on 30/10.
327. Yellow-bellied Waxbill (East African Swee) Coccopygia quartinia: 1 was at the roadside acacias on the Nyika Plateau on 26/10.
328. Common Waxbill Estrilda astrild: 10 were at Heuglin’s Lodge on 17/10 and 6 were along the Shire River at Liwonde NP on 19/10 with 2 south of Mvuu on 21/10. In Nyika NP up to 12 were at Chelinda from 23-27/10 and a flock of 50+ on the plateau on 25/10. Up to 10 were at Makuzi Beach on 30/10-1/11.
329. Bronze Mannikin Spermestes cucullata: c10 were at the Mulunguzi Dam on Zomba Plateau on 19/10, 20 were near the village east of Lake Kazuni at Vwaza Marsh on 29/10, and up to 15 were around Makuzi Beach on 30/10-1/11.
330. Red-backed Mannikin Spermestes nigriceps: 30+ were at the Ku Chawe Inn on the Zomba Plateau on 18/10 and 2 were at the Mulunguzi Dam there on 19/10.
331. Golden-breasted Bunting Emberiza flaviventris: A pair were near the Dzalanyama Forest Lodge on 16/10.
332. Cinnamon-breasted Bunting Emberiza tahapsi: 1 was at Kazuni Safari Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 27/10.
333. Yellow-fronted Canary Serinus mozambicus: A pair were near Mvuu Camp in Liwonde NP on 20-21/10, up to 5 were at Kazuni Safari Camp at Vwaza Marsh on 27-30/10, and a pair were at Makuzi Beach on 30/10-1/11.
334. Brimstone Canary (Bully Canary) Serinus sulphuratus: A male was feeding on proteas on the Nyika Plateau on 26/10.
335. Yellow-crowned Canary Serinus flavivertes: In Nyika NP common around Chelinda where up to 20 were seen from 23-27/10 and10 were on the plateau en route to Zovo Chipolo on 24/10.
336. Southern Citril Serinus hyposticus: 1 pair was near the bridge before the Trout Farm and another pair near the Mulunguzi Nature Trail on the Zomba Plateau on 18/10.
337. Reichard’s Seed-eater (Stripe-breasted Seed-eater) Serinus reichardi: 5 were in mixed feeding flocks at Dzalanyama Forest on 16/10.
338. Yellow-browed Seed-eater Serinus whytii: 1 was near Chelinda Dam in Nyika NP on 23/10 and 3 were at the dambo crossing below Chelinda Lodge on 26/10.
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