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home | location | accommodation | getting there | fishing | birding | relaxation | family ruma national park | links | questions | site map | booking enquiries Birding Paradise at Rusinga Island Lodge Life at Rusinga Island Lodge revolves around the lake and the region's birds. From stately Fish Eagles to tiny iridescent Sunbirds and arrow-fast Kingfishers, The Lodge is truly a bird lover's paradise. The well-watered park like grounds are home to more than 369 species of local and migratory birds, many not found in other parts of Kenya. Throughout the day, from dusk to dawn, the air is filled with an enchanting chorus of bird calls and songs. You don't have to go anywhere to find the birds, they are right there in front you. The nearby Bird Islands, a short boat ride from Rusinga Island Lodge, are one of the most important breeding sites for water birds on Lake Victoria. Giant monitor lizards and spotted-necked otters are often seen on the rocks around the island. Magnificent fish eagles soar overhead and swoop down low giving excellent photographic opportunities. Also a short boat ride away is the Ruma National Park, home to a variety of Savannah birds and where the endangered Blue Swallow can be seen. |
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