Date: 11/11/25 12:42 pm From: <kjsejkora...> <kjsejkora...> Subject: Re: [MASSBIRD] RFI Birding while on safari in Tanzania
Hello Jim,
Sounds like a good trip. I'm envious.
You are probably already aware, but just in case you aren't, the Merlin bird app from Cornell has the ability to download 'libraries' for different parts of the world, including several locations in Africa. If you have Marlin installed on your smart phone, you may want to download the applicable libraries before you leave. Many of the libraries contain audio files as well, such that you can hear what a given species sounds like, and even better, the Marlin app can use its 'Sound ID' feature to provide an identification of the species it is "hearing". Granted, it isn't always 100% accurate, but it's a start. Having said all that, and as much as I like Merlin, I still prefer a hard-copy field guide to tote along.
Enjoy your trip when the time comes.
Ken Sejkora
East Falmouth
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From: <massbird-approval...> <massbird-approval...> on behalf of Barbara Volkle <barb620...>
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 2:44 PM
To: <massbird...> <massbird...>
Subject: [MASSBIRD] RFI Birding while on safari in Tanzania
Thanks to Jim Guion for this post.
Barbara Volkle
Northborough, MA
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From: Jim Guion <jim_guion...>
Subject: RFI Birding while on safari in Tanzania
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2025 23:56:52 +0000
My wife and I are planning to go to Tanzania in late January 2026.
The main thing we will do is to attempt climbing Mt Kilimanjaro with a
group.
We are hoping for some good birds while doing that, but don't know how
that will go.
We are also looking at going on safari after the climb, for 4 or 5 days,
just a short one. While we will enjoy seeing the animals, we will be
far more excited to see new birds!
We are hoping that anyone on the list who has done such a safari with
birding can share with us how it went and what company they went with.
There are sooooo many safari companies out there, that it is impossible
to figure out whether any of them are any good at what they do, let
alone if they are any good at birding!
Thanks for any info.
Please send off list.
If anyone else wants the info, I can compile it and forward.
