Birding Updates
Sunday Birdwatch
16th August. Sunday Birdwatch – Kakuzi. Meet at the Kakuzi Main Entrance, at 8:30am. Directions: Drive along Thika Road past Kenol, turn left opposite Kakuzi Butchery / Kakuzi Timber Shop. Alternatively, take Muranga PSVs at Nyama Kima, Nairobi and alight at Kenol. From Kenol, take Makuyu PSVs and alight opposite Kakuzi Butchery / Kakuzi Timber Shop. Walk from there on the same side that you have alighted from Nairobi towards the main office.
This is a day trip; bring packed lunch and water.
Wednesday Morning Birdwalks in Nairobi and vicinity.
5th August – Giraffe Centre. Meet at 8.30 am at the Giraffe Centre main entrance. Thanks to AFEW for welcoming the birdwalk.
12th August – Kiambethu Farm. Meet at the Kiambethu Farm Main Gate, at 8:30am. Directions: Drive along Limuru Road to Ruaka, take a right turn and continue straight along Banana Hill Road. Turn right at Kenchic Bus Stop onto Limuru Girls School Road. Drive past Limuru Girls School and continue for 500m. Turn left into Kiambethu Farm.
Alternatively, take PSV number 116 and alight at Kenchic Bus Stop and take a boda boda up the hill to the farm. Thanks to the management for welcoming the birdwalk.
19th August – Muguga Forest. Meet at Kenya Forestry Seed Centre Main Gate at 8:30 am. Directions: Take Waiyaki Way towards Naivasha. After Kikuyu, go past Wida Highway Motel and turn Left on a murram road at Zambezi. Proceed a short distance to Nderi. The Seed Centre Main Gate is on the right after Nderi bus stage.
Alternatively, take PSV number 131 at Khoja stage. Alight at Nderi bus stage and walk to the gate. Thanks to Muguga CFA for welcoming the birdwalk.
26th August - Paradise Lost. Meet at Paradise Lost Main Gate at 8:30 am. Directions: Take Kiambu Road. Turn Left at Paradise Lost junction in Thindigua after Runda Greens before Quick Mart Supermarket. Turn right at Kencom Apartments just after Kasarini Primary School. It’s about 500m to the main gate. Thanks to the management for welcoming the birdwalk.
If you have questions, please write <news@naturekenya.org> or phone 0780-149200.
Bird Ringing at Nairobi National Museum grounds usually take place on Tuesday mornings. Please confirm with Titus Imboma <Imbomati911@gmail.com> Phone 0721-649452.
Malindi Birdwalks
Saturday Bird Watch in Malindi
29th August. Saturday Birdwatch – Camp Gedeng. Meet at 6:30 am at Malindi Museum near the Nature Kenya Membership Office. Bring snacks and drinking water. Thanks to the management for welcoming the walk.
Thursday Birdwalks in Malindi; note that the Thursday walks will be in the afternoon.
6th August – Mayungu. Meet at 4:00 pm at Malindi Museum near the Nature Kenya Membership Office.
13th August – Mtangani. Meet at 3:00 pm at Malindi Museum near the Nature Kenya Membership Office.
20thAugust – Malindi Museum Grounds. Meet at 4:00 pm at Malindi Museum near the Nature Kenya Membership Office.
27th August – Ganda. Meet at 3:00 pm at Malindi Museum near the Nature Kenya Membership Office.
30th August – Arabuko Swamp. Meet at 4:00 pm at Ola petrol station, Gede Stage.
For more information, email: <malindimembers@naturekenya.org > or phone 0725 223042.
Mombasa Birdwalks by Friends of Fort Jesus are held the 3rd Saturday of each month. To check meeting time and place check Facebook page:
<https://www.facebook.com/groups/FFJmombasa/>
Or contact: Taibali Hamzali <thamzali@gmail.com> / 0733-980540
or Kelvin Mazera <ruamazera9@gmail.com> / 0110009749
Birdwalks by Site Support Groups
Nature Kenya members are welcome to join! Phone the contacts given regarding
Meeting time and place.
15th August – Mumoni Hill Forest (Kanyululu) by Mumoni SSG. Contact David through 0755356583.
16th August – Dunga beach (Lake Victoria) by Friends of Dunga SSG. Contact Hezbon Okoth through 0735416938.
16th August – Dedan Kimathi University, Nyeri, by Mt. Kebio SSG. Contact Alex Karuri through 0702104488.
25th August – Shamiloli in Shinyalu, Kakamega by KEEP SSG. Contact Domnic Imbayi through 0721818847.
28th August – Nyatoto gate, Ruma National Park by Ruma SSG. Contact Mark Juma through 0769550901.
29th August – South Lake Bogoria shore by Friends of Nature Bogoria SSG. Contact Patrick Kurere through 0720385096.
29th August – Njukiini Forest, Kirinyaga County by Mt. Kebio SSG. Contact Alex Karuri through 0702104488.