Ethiopia 21/11/12

Today we travelled north from Awassa to Addis Ababa visiting Lake Abiata, Lake Langano, Coca Bridge (just north of Zwai) and stopping for anything of interest. We arrived in Addis by late afternoon, fortunately avoiding most of the chaotic traffic, however a total of 2 buses and 3 lorries were seen upside down during the journey, adding mainly a sense of humour.

Lake Awassa
Lesser Flamingo - 7
Goliath Heron - 1
Malachite Kingfisher - 5
Lesser Swamp Warbler - 3
Pink-backed Pelican - 2

Lake Abiata
Lesser Flamingo - 200+
Common Crane - 50+

Lake Langano and surrounding hotel grounds
Slender-tailed Nightjar - 1
Greyish Eagle Owl - 1
Black-winged Lovebird - 3
Red-fronted Barbet - 2
Black-billed Barbet - 2
White-winged Black Tit - 8
Mocking Cliff-Chat - 2

Coca Bridge
Black-crowned Crane - 1
White-rumped Swift - 1
Temminck's Stint - 1
Marsh Sandpiper - 2

 Greyish Eagle Owl

 Slender-tailed Nightjar

Red-cheeked Cordon Bleu