Best Time To Go For Shoebill Tracking (Expert Private Guide)

Best Time To Go For Shoebill Tracking

Embark on an unforgettable wildlife adventure to track the elusive Shoebill Stork, a living relic of prehistoric times. With its towering height, massive shoe-shaped bill, and mesmerizing stillness, this bird is a bucket-list species for avid birders and nature enthusiasts alike. Here’s why, when, and how to experience this extraordinary encounter with the guidance of an expert private guide.

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When is the best time to go for shoebill tracking

The best time for seeing the shoebill stork is throughout the dry season because, during this time, these birds come out of the deep ends of the swamp to look for food and more supplies. Before sunrise, every day might offer the best time of the day to spot the shoebill because, during this time, there is less fishing going on

During the dry season, the waters are calm and there are few winds to roughen the surface. During the dry season, there are very high chances of easily taking clear photos of the shoebill and another swamp since you can use any angle to capture these birds.

Best time of the year (months) to go shoebill tracking

The best time of the year to go for shoebill tracking is in June – August and December February. The dry season months are usually June, July, August, September, December, January and early February.

These months are considered the drier season months and are characterized by little or no rains and low levels of water across the wetland permit marvelous breeding time for the lungfish which is the proffered food for the shoebill stork.

February and June to August. Morning and afternoon Shoebill Tracking Sessions can be satisfying nevertheless, we suggest opting for the morning session when the temperatures are a lot cooler.

When is the best time of the day to go Shoebill tracking?

The best time of the day to search the shoebill is in the morning and we highly recommend leaving Nakiwogo landing site as early as 7:00 am. As the saying goes, the earliest bird catches the worm and this is why go for shoebill searching in the morning. Birds sleep at night like humans and are always hungry in the morning so they have to go out and find food therefore, the birds are very active during the morning hours.

Afternoon trips can also be satisfying nevertheless, the temperatures might be with the sun overheating the water hence making it enjoyable. If you opt to go in the afternoon, we highly recommend carrying the caps and sunscreen for extra protection.