Haka Park 7 April 2012

We went to Haka with the intention to find 100 bird species in a morning. At 1pm we gave up at 93 species!
Although we didn't reach our goal, a few of the birds were particularly exciting.
Broad-tailed Warblers were still around, and a Red-backed Shrike was seen. The first week of April is usually the best time of year to see Red-backed Shrikes in Harare, as they are passing through on their way north.
Southern Hyliota, White-breasted Cuckooshrike, Stierling's Wren-warbler and Green-backed Honeybird were the best birds in the miombo woodlands. Near the quarry, a Square-tailed Nightjar was unusual but didn't allow pictures to be taken. A Fiery-necked Nightjar, on the other hand, perched in a tree allowing for lovely pictures!

White-breasted Cuckooshrike female.

Fiery-necked Nightjar.

Cinnamon-breasted Bunting.

The day's best bird was a young Whiskered Tern fishing on the edge of the dam. As far as I know this bird hasn't been seen before in Haka Park (at least in recent times).

Whiskered Tern - separated from White-winged Tern by grey (not white) rump.