Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex), Mabamba Swamp, Uganda (2/4)

I had a day to myself in Entebbe and booked a trip to Mabamba Swamp with Gazelle Safari Company. I was lucky enough to have a top local bird guide with me (Brian) who took me straight to a male Shoebill. I had fantastic views of this iconic bird for an hour.
This video shows it striking, flapping its huge wings and rinsing its mouth. Two in a series of four.
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[@anjavinokur7518]

Thanks for video, beautiful shoebill😍

[@thesetter]

I can only agree. Fabulous birds.

[@Jooliahamilton]

That’s wonderful! How amazing to see it!!

[@thesetter]

It really was a special hour. A magnificent and iconic bird. Thank you.

[@rockhead69]

Spectacular !

[@thesetter]

Prehistoric species! Very fortunate to be able to see them.

[@AmeliaBrookes-o8q]

Awwww flufffyyy!!!!!❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@thesetter]

😂 I’ve never heard them called that before! But what a fantastic bird they are. Thank you for making me laugh 👍🏻😃💚