Sunbird Hill

Sunbird Hill Research & monitoring site on the edge of Kibale National Park, Western Uganda. Focus on botany & small fauna: birds, butterflies, herps & rodents.

We are the base for In the Shadow of Chimpanzees NGO. What is Sunbird Hill? Sunbird Hill Research and Monitoring Site Kibale Forest edge is becoming a haven for nature enthusiasts that have ticked off the Big Five and are ready to search for the smaller – yet equally impressive – creatures of Uganda (such as the elusive Green-breasted Pitta). Sunbird Hill is a wonderful location to relax and enjoy

the pure forest air and the natural sounds emanating from the forest. National and international experts who visit Sunbird Hill on a regular basis include ornithologists, lepidopterists, herpetologists, botanists and primatologists. Bird ringing (or banding) occurs periodically throughout the year. On a nature walk at Sunbird Hill, one of the expert site guides will point out and provide insightful information on birds (over 240 species recorded to date), butterflies and plants as well as the occasional primate, reptile and amphibian sighting. What cannot be identified during the nature walk is photographed and identified at Sunbird Hill’s extensive reference library back at the Birders’ Lounge. After the nature walk, everyone heads back to the Birders’ Lounge for refreshments, consultation with the reference books and documentation of our findings. It's a great spot for armchair birding and photography! Proceeds from activities and guest stays at Sunbird Hill support the work of the NGO "In the Shadow of Chimpanzees." IMPORTANT: we are a private, family-run site so *advance booking is essential* whether for nature trails, accommodation or any other activities. Sunbird Hill is situated on 40 acres of private land bordering Kibale Forest. It is just off the Fort Portal-Kamwenge Road, 3 km from Kanyanchu Tourist Centre (base for chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park) and 3.5 km from KAFRED / Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary. Please send us a DM on this page or WhatsApp +256 (0)701 577784 to make an enquiry.

It's with a heavy heart that we share that our Mzee - the legendary Silver Kyamukama - passed away last night 🙏🏿The form...
31/07/2024

It's with a heavy heart that we share that our Mzee - the legendary Silver Kyamukama - passed away last night 🙏🏿

The former poacher went on to work as a tracker for Uganda Wildlife Authority for 23 years. His contribution to protecting Kibale Forest, habituating the that are now so popular with visitors and, later, training the young team at Sunbird Hill has been immeasurable.

In recent years, Silver mentored the children who take part in the Village Bird Clubs run by the Sunbird Hill Team under the NGO In the Shadow of Chimpanzees.

Mzee’s contribution and impact was immense. He will be sorely missed – but his legacy will live on.

RIP Mzee 🙏🏿🌳🦋🌳🐘🌳🦅🌳🐒🌳

Mzee Silver Kyamukama pictured at Sunbird Hill earlier this year and with Lilly Ajarova in 2019. PHOTOS Julia Lloyd & Eve Muganga Daily Monitor

A big Thank You to our wonderful hosts at Semliki Safari Lodge!Here the Sunbird Hill Team were preparing to begin our Na...
04/03/2023

A big Thank You to our wonderful hosts at Semliki Safari Lodge!
Here the Sunbird Hill Team were preparing to begin our NatureUganda Bird Population Monitoring transects.

During our two-day visit, the team surveyed:

🐘Wassa River (watch out for the elephants!)

🐾Ntoroko Toro-Semuliki Wildlife Reserve (we love it more, every time we visit!) and

🌳Semliki National Park (home to birds you can see NOWHERE ELSE in Uganda! Fact).

We conduct these surveys twice every year in collaboration with Uganda Wildlife Authority, Semliki Safari Lodge & NatureUganda🤝🏾💚💪🏾🦅

Not only are we collecting important data for scientific monitoring, the team is adding to the list of beautiful birds, butterflies 🦋and other fauna that guests may get a chance to see when they stay at the lodge.

Thanks to The Uganda Safari Company for this great opportunity - and by the way, we ♥ the original Taga Nasugbu artworks displayed everywhere!

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What is Sunbird Hill?

Sunbird Hill Research and Monitoring Site is becoming a haven for nature enthusiasts that have ticked off the Big Five and are ready to search for the smaller – yet equally impressive – creatures of Uganda (such as the elusive Green-breasted Pitta). Sunbird Hill is ideally situated for anyone going chimp tracking in Kibale Forest. It’s also a wonderful location to relax and enjoy the pure forest air and the natural sounds emanating from the forest. One definite plus about visiting Sunbird Hill is having the chance to meet Julia Lloyd, the resident primatologist. If you love chimpanzees, you’ll be amazed at her stories of her many years living and working deep in Kibale Forest.

National and international experts who visit Sunbird Hill on a regular basis include ornithologists, lepidopterists, herpetologists, botanists and primatologists. Bird ringing (or banding) occurs periodically throughout the year. Bird ringing in Kibale Forest is one of our favourite blogs. Contact Malcolm Wilson of African Affinity to learn more about his next ringing trip to Sunbird Hill in January 2019.

Sunbird Hill is situated on 40 acres of private land bordering Kibale Forest. It is just off the Fort Portal-Kamwenge Road, 3 km from Kanyanchu Tourist Centre (base for chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park) and 3.5 km from KAFRED / Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary.

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