Birding Updates

Nairobi birdwalks

18^thOctober. Sunday Bird Watch – Lukenya Hill. Meet at 8.30am at the Lukenya Schools turn off. Directions: Coming from City Centre, take Mombasa Road towards Machakos Junction. Turn left at the Lukenya Schools sign post before Maanzoni Lodge. Proof of membership is required (bring your membership card – soft or hard copy). Bring snacks and drinking water. Thanks to Mountain Club of Kenya for welcoming the bird watch.

Wednesday Morning Birdwalks in Nairobi:

7^th October – Museum Grounds / Michuki Memorial Park. Meet at 8 am in the open space in front of the entrance to the museum galleries.

14^th October – Shamba Café, Loresho. Meet at Shamba Café parking at 8.30 am. Directions: Coming from Nairobi, drive to Sarit Centre in Westlands and take Lower Kabete Road. Exit onto Kyuna Road at Kyuna Roundabout. Turn right onto Loresho Ridge at Mitsumi Palace. Continue on Loresho Ridge towards the University of Nairobi’s Upper Kabete campus. The Café’s gate is on the left after the coffee farm, before the university gate.

Alternatively, take Kangemi PSV Matatus at Odeon Stage and alight at Kangemi. Take a boda boda to Shamba Café, Loresho.

21^st October – Ngong Road Forest Sanctuary. Meet at 8:30 am at the Main Gate. (There’s a Sanctuary fee of Ksh. 200 for citizens and Ksh. 300 for residents payable via Mpesa.) Directions: Coming from the city centre, take Ngong Road towards Karen. After Talanta Sports Stadium, take the first left turn (before the Commonwealth Cemetery). It’s 500m to the Sanctuary main gate.

28^th October - 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 Runda Ridge just after Kasarini Primary School. The main gate is about 200m after Impala Paradise. 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 takes place on Tuesday mornings. Please confirm with Titus Imboma <Imbomati911@gmail.com> Phone 0721-649452

North Coast Birdwalks

10^th October Global Big Day - Bofa, Mtondia. Meet at 6:30 am at Mtondia Highway Trinity School main gate. Directions: coming from Malindi drive on the highway towards Kilifi. The school is along the highway after Tezo.

Or reach out to us to get connected with other groups who will be birding near your area.

Saturday Bird Watch

31^st October. Saturday Birdwatch – Mida Creek. Meet at 7:00 am at the Mida Creek ticket office, Mombasa -Malindi Highway, near Mida Mosque. Bring snacks and drinking water. Thanks to the Mida Creek Conservation and Awareness Group for welcoming the walk.

Note: The Thursday walks will be in the evening, except on 22^nd October and 29^th October which will be at 7:00 am.

Thursday Birdwalks in Malindi

1^st October – Mayungu. Meet at 4:00 pm at Malindi Museum near the Nature Kenya Membership Office.

8^th October – Mtangani. Meet at 4 pm Malindi Museum near the Nature Kenya Membership Office.

15^thOctober – Malindi Museum Ground. Meet at 4:00 pm at Malindi Museum near the Nature Kenya Membership Office.

22^th October – Sallys Suites Surroundings, Kwa Ndomo. Meet at 7:00 am at Malindi Museum near the Nature Kenya Membership Office. Thanks to Suzanne Batemen our member, for welcoming the walk.

29^th October – The Hanging Gardens of Malindi. Meet at 7:00 am at Malindi Museum near the Nature Kenya Membership Office. Thanks to Mr. Nick for welcoming the walk.

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> / 0110-009749

Global Big Day Birdwalks by Site Support Groups: 10^th October 2026

Nature Kenya members are welcome to join! Phone the contacts given regarding meeting time and place.

Ngare Ndare Forest – Mt Kebio SSG. Contact Alex Karuri 0702104488.

Lake Sare, Yala Delta – Yimbo SSG. Contact Ayiro Lwala 0722522192.

South Lake Bogoria shore – Friends of Nature Bogoria SSG. Contact Patrick Kurere 0720385096.

Dunga beach, Lake Victoria – Friends of Dunga SSG. Contact Hezbon Okoth 0735416938.

Lake Shakababo, Tana Delta – Tana Delta Conservation Network (TDCN). Contact Yona Makondeni 0722510772 or Jaoko Moses 0715578263

Ruma National Park, Nyatoto Gate – Ruma SSG. Contact Mark Owili 0769550901.

Lake Ol’Bolossat – Nyahururu Bird Club. Contact Peter Karani 0714451326.