I had enjoyed our short time in Rwanda immensely. Despite its reputation following the horrors of the genocide, I found it to be a safe country with friendly people. It is one of the smallest and densely populated countries in Africa, a nation trying to come to terms with its recent history and rebuilding for the future.
Country: Rwanda
Location: near Kigali
Family: Herons, Bitterns (Ardeidae)
Species: Black-headed Heron (Ardea melanocephala)
Date taken: 17/07/2011