Ethiopia is one of Africa’s key bird watching destinations with more than 800 bird species including 16 endemics. The best time for bird- watchers to visit is from September to March. Important birding areas, include: Debre libanos, Awash national park, Bahir dar island monasteries, Bale mountains, Yebelo, Nech Sar national park, Lalibela and the rift valley lakes.