The seasons determine the distribution of birds.  Palearctic migrants arrive in October and head back in March.  Some birds arrive in April and leave in October while others arrive in August and remain until April.  These cycles are determined by the species.  Therefore, there can be some overlapping of various birds.  Intra-African migrants arrive in July and start leaving in December.

Upon arrival to Uganda, the birds can be found in various parts of the country; such as the River Nile, Lake Munyanyange, Kazinga Channel, Ishasha sector.