The following is a list of dates (first and last) that some migratory species were recorded in Kolwezi in 2009. This list will be updated as more dates become available:
Black Kite
Last Date: 15-03-09 - Numerous birds flying over site
First Date: 05-07-09 - Single bird flying over Kolwezi in the evening
African Crake
Last Date: 09-05-09 - Single bird walking across grassy track
Black Coucal
Last Date: 04-04-09 - Bird calling from Dambo
Common Swift
First Date: 20-09-09- Large flocks seen over the Lualaba River. Coincides with the first rain of the season
European Bee Eater
Last Date: 05-04-09 - Small group calling and flying over site
First Date: 30-08-09 - Small group calling and flying over site
Red-throated Cliff Swallow
First Date: 15-05-09 - Small group feeding above dam on site
Barn Swallow
Last Date: 04-04-09 - Birds on wire above Kakifuluwe River
First Date: 22-09-09 - Birds arrive in force at Kakifuluwe River
Sand Martin
First Date: 21-09-09 - Three birds appear with Barn Swallows on the Kakifuluwe River
Hosue Martin
First Date: 21-09-09 - A single bird appears with Barn Swallows on the Kakifuluwe River
Willow Warbler
Last Date: 22-03-09 - Bird feeding on site
Great Reed Warbler
Last Date: 30-03-09 - Bird calling on site
Spotted Flycatcher
Last Date: 04-05-09 - Bird feeding on site
Capped Wheatear
First Date: 14-05-09 - Eight Capped Wheatear appear on site
Red-backed Shrike
Last Date: 05-04-09 – Apart from three birds which spent one day in camp in early April, Red-backed Shrike was not recorded in Kolwezi.
Lesser-Grey Shrike
Last Date: 05-04-09 - Apart from two birds which spent the day in camp in early April, I have not recorded Lesser Grey Shrike in Kolwezi.
Cinnamon-breasted Bunting
First Date: 30-03-2009 - Calling erupts across site
