Birdwatching in Ethiopia

Birding contacts and birdwatching information

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Local Birdingpal Contacts

Local Birdwatchers Using the Birdingpal resources you must agree to the following: If you contact a local Birdingpal and make arrangement to go birding, you should note it is common courtesy to make sure you show up for the appointment. If for any reason you are unable to do this, the least you must do is contacting the local Pal right away. Please note that most Birdingpals are serious birdwatchers. It is a privilege to contact them, and your message should reflect it. A local Pal does not get paid, but should he/she offer to take you out birding, using their own vehicle, it would be courteous to pay for the fuel. A lunch and/or a small gift would also be appropriate, something as simple as a souvenir of your country, or a pin from your local birding club.
		Initial	Last Name	Area	Available	Language
Professional Guides If you contact a professional Birdingpal guide you must be prepared to pay a fee for guiding services.
		Initial	Last Name	Area	Available	Language
		M	Mekuria	Addis Ababa, Shoa Region 14	Anytime	English/Amharic Orominga
		We would recommend Meseret Mekuria as your preferred guide in Ethiopia. His professionalism is outstanding. Beyond being simply reliable and punctual Meseret truly listens to the wants and needs of his clients and remains flexible and responsive in ensuring that their experience is a valuable one. His broad network across Ethiopia coupled with his sound knowledge of local culture and wildlife is fantastic. He is also a very personable individual who makes you feel very welcome in this beautiful country. It is obvious that he is well regarded locally in his field and that he has a particular talent when it comes to ornithology. I feel well qualified to make such statements given that I have travelled with Meseret extensively on 2 occasions - most recently in 2007 with my wife Sarah - and I have also recommended him to my 70 year old parents whom Meseret led a memorable cultural trip for in 2006. Shaun Bacon, Victoria, Australia. sbacon(AT)wildframes.com During my March 07 Ethiopia trip, Meseret not only managed to show us 419 species of birds (incl. 23 endemics), but I also enjoyed his company very much, and he became a good friend. From his experiences as a former wildlife manager, Meseret is very familiar with all the best places for birds and wildlife and has lived in many of them. He speaks several tribal languages and is personally known to many village people throughout Ethiopia. This is important for successful guiding not only for finding birds but also for safety, when travelling the tribal areas. Knud Rasmussen, Toronto, Canada
		E	Alemu	Addis Ababa, Shoa Region 14	Anytime	English/Amharic Oromiffa/Harari
		I am a certified tour guide with an advanced diploma from Air travel and related studies center, Nairobi, Kenya. Throughout my career, I have traveled extensively in the major national parks and reserves throughout Kenya and in Ethiopia. I am a member of “Nature Kenya”, “Ethiopian Wild Life and History Society”, and participated in many organized tour activities. Currently I am a free lancer safari guide and Bird researcher/guide. I can accompany international or local bird watchers to the best bird sites of the highlands and lowland parts of Ethiopia; in English, Amharic, Oromiffa, Harari languages medium. My service fees are: 50 Euro Per Person or USD equivalent anywhere in Ethiopia. Cell Phone: +251911077220. Home: +251113203448

Local Information

	Name	Description
	Ethiopian Wildlife and Natural History Society	Club
	Ethiopian Wildlife and Natural History Society	Birdlife partner
	African Bird Club	Ethiopia
	Lieuwe J. Dijksen's	Birds in Tigray
	Birding Hotspots around the world	Sites
	Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia	Ethiopia
	Local weather	Yahoo
	Electronic maps	Google
	Find lowest prices for field guides, books, maps etc.
	Field guides recommended by Birdingpals
	Printable bird check list
	Trip Reports from Ethiopia
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Last update 08/07/2010