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Hix Does Uganda (Part I) - All But A Shoebill

Discussion in 'Uganda' started by Hix, 27 Jul 2013.

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  1. Taisha

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    But after all, the shoebills at UWEC were kept in a quite natural looking enclosure. I loved it, and it was definitely an experience quite different to watching Shoebills at Berlin TP.
     
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  2. Hix

    Hix Wildlife Enthusiast and Lover of Islands 15+ year member Premium Member

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    Photo montage of the Rushegura Group
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  4. DavidBrown

    DavidBrown Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Thanks for taking us with you on your wonderful journey, Hix.
     
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  5. nanoboy

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    Top blog, top pics, top trip, and top souvenirs.
     
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  6. vogelcommando

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    Enjoyed reading all your experiences in such a wunderfull country ! Any plans for a new "Shoebill-expedition" ?
    PS : I'm also a great Shoebill-fan and think with pleasure back to the 3 specimens I took care for while working at Walsrode.....
     
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  7. Chlidonias

    Chlidonias Moderator Staff Member 15+ year member

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    those three wise gorillas are brilliant. I would definitely have bought them too.

    I wonder how long it will be before I get to Uganda.....
     
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  8. nanoboy

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    You should do some work-travel holidays! You'll be there soon I'm sure.
     
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  9. Chlidonias

    Chlidonias Moderator Staff Member 15+ year member

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    what is this "work" you speak of?
     
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  10. boof

    boof Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    thanks for sharing Hix. it's been very enjoyable.
     
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  11. nanoboy

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    Hmm.. maybe working part-time in a wildlife park or something?
     
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  12. Pootle

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    Great blog Hix, really enjoyed reading about the adventures over the last few months on here.

    Thanks P.:)
     
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  13. Hix

    Hix Wildlife Enthusiast and Lover of Islands 15+ year member Premium Member

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    Thanks for all the positive comments!

    Yes.

    It is my intention to return to Uganda next August, to do a couple of things I didn't get to do this time round. Seeing shoebills is one of those things.


    Anyone want to join me?

    :p

    Hix
     
    Hix, 15 Dec 2013
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  15. OrangePerson

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    Wow! I'd be very tempted except for the cost! I'd like to go to Budongo forest.

    And I'd like to see de Brazza monkeys.
     
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  16. DavidBrown

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    When do we leave?
     
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  17. Hix

    Hix Wildlife Enthusiast and Lover of Islands 15+ year member Premium Member

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    Well, if we get a larger group the cost will come down. Budongo (and the Royal Mile) are two places I want to visit.

    And seeing DeBrazzas would be cool (and the Golden Monkeys at Mgahinga).

    At this stage I'm planning on mid-August.

    :p

    Hix
     
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  18. nanoboy

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    I shall join you on your travel blog.
     
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  19. Pertinax

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    To what species does this refer?
     
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  20. Chlidonias

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