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Small World Zone

0.33198 , 32.52486

Uganda

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The introductory text should contain general information about the site, which may include for instance:
• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Coordinates were changed by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 0.3320/32.5249 (2023-05-02 08:33:15 )

Coordinates were set by Arshley Brian : 0.3310/32.5283 (2023-05-01 18:41:32 )

Site name was set by Arshley Brian as "Small World Zone" (2023-05-01 18:41:32 )

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  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Blue-headed Coucal (Centropus monachus)
Papyrus Gonolek (Laniarius mufumbiri)
Carruthers's Cisticola (Cisticola carruthersi)

Blue-headed Coucal (Centropus monachus) was added by Arshley Brian (2023-05-02 09:56:13)

Carruthers's Cisticola (Cisticola carruthersi) was added by Arshley Brian (2023-05-02 09:55:43)

Papyrus Gonolek (Laniarius mufumbiri) was added by Arshley Brian (2023-05-02 09:55:00)

  • Timing and strategy

This site is an all year active site because of the swampy boggy area that attracts different bird life.

Morning and evening hours tend to be very best time of the day when birdlife tends to be especially active.

An hour or two can be enough especially when you want to do close-up photography. 

Depending on where you are this place can be accesed by a car or even a boda boda since it is along the entebbe kampala express high way

You can take a guided tour with the site guide or you can also take a self guided tour because its safe 

Give recommendations for making your visit as productive as possible.
This may include for instance:
• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-01-02 11:34
This site is an all year active site because of the swampy boggy area that attracts different bird life. Mornimg Morning and evening hours tend to be very best time of the day when birdlife tends to be so active especially active. An hour or two can be enough especially when you want to do close photography  close-up photography.  Depending on where you are this place can be accesed by a car or even a boda boda since it is along the entebbe kampala express high way You can take a guided tour with the site guide or you can also take a self guided tour because its safe 
Edited by Arshley Brian on 2023-05-02 09:17
This site is an all year active site because of the swampy boggy area that attracts different bird life. Mornimg and evening hours tend to be very best time of the day when birdlife tends to be so active An hour or two can be enough especially when you want to do close photography  Depending on where you are this place can be accesed by a car or even a boda boda since it is along the entebbe kampala express high way You can take a guided tour with the site guide or you can also take a self guided tour because its safe 
  • How to get there

If you are around kampala take a boda boda and join the entebbe kampala express high way from Bwaise round about follow the express as your driving towards the entebbe direction up to the masanafu round about

The habbitant is visible.

From Entebbe drive and join the entebbe express high way and exit through Busega,drive up to masanafu round about,the site is just on the left

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Arshley Brian on 2023-05-02 09:22
If you are around kampala take a boda boda and join the entebbe kampala express high way from Bwaise round about follow the express as your driving towards the entebbe direction up to the masanafu round about The habbitant is visible. From Entebbe drive and join the entebbe express high way and exit through Busega,drive up to masanafu round about,the site is just on the left

There are no restrictions from this site and you can access it any point of the day.

It is a friendly welcoming site and no one seems to be bothered by the activity you are doing

Provide information on how to enter this site, which may include:
• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
• other restrictions

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Edited by Arshley Brian on 2023-05-02 09:24
There are no restrictions from this site and you can access it any point of the day. It is a friendly welcoming site and no one seems to be bothered by the activity you are doing
  • Other attractions

Its a wetland and most of the activities there would mostly be bird watching and may be taking photos of the landscape

Add information about other attractions at this site, including
• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

Edited by Arshley Brian on 2023-05-02 09:25
Its a wetland and most of the activities there would mostly be bird watching and may be taking photos of the landscape

If you travel with a local site guide, you can be guided well with all the information you want to know.

Provide information about what type of facilities are available at
or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-01-02 11:34
If you travel with a local site guide,You guide, you can be guided well on all with all the information you want to know know.
Edited by Arshley Brian on 2023-05-02 09:26
If you travel with a local site guide,You can be guided well on all the information you want to know

The place is safe, however you only need to pay attention while crossing the road because of the speeding cars.

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-01-02 11:35
The place is so safe is safe, however you only need to pay attention while crossiing crossing the road because of the speeding cars cars.
Edited by Arshley Brian on 2023-05-02 09:27
The place is so safe however you only need to pay attention while crossiing the road because of the speeding cars 
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