Bird Photography in Gambia & Senegal

Gambia and Senegal are top destinations for bird photography and birding in West Africa. With wetlands, forests, mangroves, rice fields, and savannas, they offer excellent opportunities to photograph a wide variety of bird species.

Swallow-tailed Bee-eater

Hippo

Pied kingfisher

Carmine Bee-eater

pearl-spotted owlet

Northern red bishop

Violet Turaco

Scarlet Chested Sunbird

Birding in Gambia

Gambia is a compact yet exceptionally rich destination for bird photography. Birds are often easily observed and photographed in diverse habitats such as rivers, wetlands, and savannas.

Bird Photography in Senegal

Senegal adds vast landscapes and rare species to any birding experience. Its wetlands, coastal areas, and forests make it ideal for bird photography in Senegal.

Over 500 Bird Species

More than 500 bird species occur in Gambia and Senegal, including colourful weavers, kingfishers, pelicans, the Red-throated Bee-eater, and the Osprey. These photos highlight not only beauty, but also natural behaviour and habitat. Birds are essential indicators of biodiversity and environmental health in West Africa. This gallery is an inspiration for anyone interested in bird photography and birding in Gambia and Senegal, where every species tells its own story.

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