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Nzambani rock
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Manguo swamp
Mango swamp is very vital since it is a seasonal and crucial in controlling water which regulates floods in the region; water runs through the ground to replenish it. Wetlands provide the clean water; they protect from floods; they function as a sponge by storing some water in their bodies and then provide that water during the dry season; they also provide food for the millions of people.
Manguo Swamp Ethiopia
Mango swamp supports rich biodiversity, the fauna and flora; hence, they hold more carbon than any other ecosystem on Earth; hence, they do not cause famine disturbance; rather, they are a great wetland that is seasonal and vital in the regulation of the water thus controlling the water flow through the ground to refill it, so helping and so important in the climate adaptation and the building of the resilience.
Conversely, the Manguo swamp boasts fresh water, which attracts primarily aquatic birds as well as other animal species unable of surviving in the saltwater. Mango Swamp is very important since it features the brilliant green grass near the water’s edge, where young farmers cut food for their animals. Just the small by passing cars on the neighboring highway, this is a wonderful sight devoid of much disturbance.
A birding safari, Mango Swamp allows visitors to see fresh water birds including the Maccoa duck, localized duck and among others, the magnificent chestnut-colored males and the duller grey female keep to their perimeter of the marsh. Other bird species that are only found in the Mango Swamp include thee rare Palearctic ducks like the Gadwall, Ferruginous; these African stiff tail ducks that can be seen around the Mango Swamp hardly leave the water because their legs are set far back making wading on the land uncomfortable. Eastern and Northern sunbirds as well as the Golden-winged sunbird are some fascinating and gorgeous bird species you may find.
Thus, the Manguo swamp is such a habitat protection in the long run far less expensive than the habitat rehabilitation or restoration and thus helps to preserve the present condition of the Manguo from the further deterioration very crucial.
Cape Robinson-Chat
While foraging for food like the rats below, guests on a Kenya safari to the Manguo marsh can also view the several raptors like the Augur Buzzard, usually seen looking above. Early dawn is the ideal time for bird viewing in the Manguo swamp; this is the perfect moment to visit the swamp and see interesting bird species.
