Gabon Viper, Ghana, Ankasa National Park April 2014
Nik Borrow
Treated with caution during the recent BirdQuest tour!
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Nik Borrow
Amateur photographer
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http://www.nikborrow.com
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Nik Borrow (Website: http://www.nikborrow.com) is an acclaimed bird artist whose illustrations have appeared in many magazines and journals and he is also co-author and sole illustrator of the award-winning "Birds of Western Africa" published by A&C Black. Other works include "Birds of Ghana" and "Birds of Senegal & The Gambia". He has traveled extensively in Africa and is an acknowledged expert on the regions avifauna. After studying Fine Art painting at Wimbledon School of Art he subsequently taught Art for many years at Pimlico School. Since 1992 he has been leading birdwatching tours and safaris for the specialist birding holiday company Birdquest |
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© Nik Borrow
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![Gabon Viper](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20140502031059202.jpg) |
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Yellow-bearded Greenbul, Ghana, Ankasa National Park April 2014
Nik Borrow
Classified as 'Vulnerable' by BirdLife International, we enjoyed great views during the recent BirdQuest tour.
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Nik Borrow
Amateur photographer
Ghana |
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http://www.nikborrow.com
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Nik Borrow (Website: http://www.nikborrow.com) is an acclaimed bird artist whose illustrations have appeared in many magazines and journals and he is also co-author and sole illustrator of the award-winning "Birds of Western Africa" published by A&C Black. Other works include "Birds of Ghana" and "Birds of Senegal & The Gambia". He has traveled extensively in Africa and is an acknowledged expert on the regions avifauna. After studying Fine Art painting at Wimbledon School of Art he subsequently taught Art for many years at Pimlico School. Since 1992 he has been leading birdwatching tours and safaris for the specialist birding holiday company Birdquest |
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© Nik Borrow
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![Yellow-bearded Greenbul](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20140502030916634.jpg) |
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Nkulengu Rail, Ghana, Ankasa National Park April 2014
Nik Borrow
A surprise find of a juvenile (with an adult) sat in the middle of the road during the recent BirdQuest tour.
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Nik Borrow
Amateur photographer
Ghana |
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http://www.nikborrow.com
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Nik Borrow (Website: http://www.nikborrow.com) is an acclaimed bird artist whose illustrations have appeared in many magazines and journals and he is also co-author and sole illustrator of the award-winning "Birds of Western Africa" published by A&C Black. Other works include "Birds of Ghana" and "Birds of Senegal & The Gambia". He has traveled extensively in Africa and is an acknowledged expert on the regions avifauna. After studying Fine Art painting at Wimbledon School of Art he subsequently taught Art for many years at Pimlico School. Since 1992 he has been leading birdwatching tours and safaris for the specialist birding holiday company Birdquest |
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© Nik Borrow
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![Nkulengu Rail](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20140501031423183.jpg) |
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White-tailed Alethe, Ghana, Kakum NP April 2014
Nik Borrow
Great views during the recent BirdQuest tour of this Upper Guinea endemic.
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Nik Borrow
Amateur photographer
Ghana |
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http://www.nikborrow.com
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Nik Borrow (Website: http://www.nikborrow.com) is an acclaimed bird artist whose illustrations have appeared in many magazines and journals and he is also co-author and sole illustrator of the award-winning "Birds of Western Africa" published by A&C Black. Other works include "Birds of Ghana" and "Birds of Senegal & The Gambia". He has traveled extensively in Africa and is an acknowledged expert on the regions avifauna. After studying Fine Art painting at Wimbledon School of Art he subsequently taught Art for many years at Pimlico School. Since 1992 he has been leading birdwatching tours and safaris for the specialist birding holiday company Birdquest |
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© Nik Borrow
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![White-tailed Alethe](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20140430030453723.jpg) |
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Yellow-headed Picathartes, Ghana, Ghana April 2014
Nik Borrow
Classified as Vulnerable by BirdLife International - we enjoyed amazing views during the recent BirdQuest tour.
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Nik Borrow
Amateur photographer
Ghana |
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http://www.nikborrow.com
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Nik Borrow (Website: http://www.nikborrow.com) is an acclaimed bird artist whose illustrations have appeared in many magazines and journals and he is also co-author and sole illustrator of the award-winning "Birds of Western Africa" published by A&C Black. Other works include "Birds of Ghana" and "Birds of Senegal & The Gambia". He has traveled extensively in Africa and is an acknowledged expert on the regions avifauna. After studying Fine Art painting at Wimbledon School of Art he subsequently taught Art for many years at Pimlico School. Since 1992 he has been leading birdwatching tours and safaris for the specialist birding holiday company Birdquest |
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© Nik Borrow
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![Yellow-headed Picathartes](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20140424171530308.jpg) |
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Hartlaub's Duck, Ghana, near Ankasa 11 January 2014
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![Hartlaub's Duck](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20140411164638900.JPG) |
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Reichenbach's Sunbird, Ghana, near Axim beach 10 January 2014
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![Reichenbach's Sunbird](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20140411164311725.JPG) |
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Cassin's Spinetail, Ghana, Kakum N.P. 8 January 2014
Amazing silhouette...
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![Cassin's Spinetail](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20140411164028970.JPG) |
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Red-tailed Greenbul, Ghana, Kakum N.P. 8 January 2014
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![Red-tailed Greenbul](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20140411163711955.JPG) |
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Yellow-headed Picathartes, Ghana, Bonkro Forest 6 January 2014
Taken at a high ASA due to dark conditions.
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![Yellow-headed Picathartes](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20140220154900452.JPG) |
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Yellow-footed Honeyguide (Melignomon eisentrauti), GHANA, Kakum National Park 2 Jan 2014
My website
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![Yellow-footed Honeyguide (Melignomon eisentrauti)](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20140114100537244.jpg) |
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Blue-moustached Bee-Eater, Ghana, Atewa December 2013
WISE BIRDING HOLIDAYS
Seen very well on recent Picathartes to Plover Tour
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![Blue-moustached Bee-Eater](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20140104180744747.jpg) |
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Greyish Eagle Owl, Ghana, Mole NP November 2013
WISE BIRDING HOLIDAYS
Seen very well on recent Picathartes to Plover Tour
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![Greyish Eagle Owl](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20131230162505333.jpg) |
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Forbes's Plover, Ghana, Mole NP November 2013
WISE BIRDING HOLIDAYS
One of at least 5 birds seen very well on our recent Picathartes to Plover tour. Also see personal blog for more photos: www.creamteabirding.blogspot.co.uk
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![Forbes's Plover](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20131223113227534.jpg) |
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Orange Weaver, Ghana, Hans Cottage November 2013
Non-Stop Birding
More pics from Ghana on blog (November)
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![Orange Weaver](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20131221080935726.jpg) |
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Piping Hornbill, Ghana, Hans Cottage November 2013
Non-Stop Birding
More pics on blog (in November)
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![Piping Hornbill](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20131221080626557.jpg) |
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Egyptian Plover, Ghana, White Volta River November 2013
WISE BIRDING HOLIDAYS
Great views of at least 5 adults, but more importantly a very young chick! Seemingly the 1st confirmed breeding record for Ghana. See link for video.
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![Egyptian Plover](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20131212061209317.jpg) |
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Egyptian Plover, Ghana, White Volta River November 2013
WISE BIRDING HOLIDAYS
Great views of at least 5 adults, but more importantly a very young chick! Seemingly the 1st confirmed breeding record for Ghana. See link for video.
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![Egyptian Plover](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20131212060949627.jpg) |
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Brown-cheeked Hornbill, Ghana, Kakum NP November 2013
WISE BIRDING HOLIDAYS
We enjoyed some fantastic views of this Upper Guinea Forest Endemic during the recent Wise Birding Holidays Picathartes to Plover Tour
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![Brown-cheeked Hornbill](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20131210134110457.jpg) |
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Black Dwarf Hornbill, Ghana, Kakum NP November 2013
WISE BIRDING HOLIDAYS
Probably the hardest of the Hornbills to find in Ghana - We were treated to an exceptional 4 different birds!
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![Black Dwarf Hornbill](http://01271bfede0954168758-da1041207dde8e2d0a75af6fbedebedf.r83.cf1.rackcdn.com/20131208072533413.jpg) |
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