Birding Updates
9th May 2026 - Global Big Day of birding: In order to coordinate the birding effort in Kenya, if you plan to take part on Saturday 9th May, 2026, please send your name, contacts and birding location to Richard Kipngeno at <news@naturekenya.org>. You can also request to be added to the WhatsApp Group for the Big Day.
Sunday Birdwatch
17th May. Sunday Birdwatch – Whydah Farm, Katumani, Machakos. Meet at 8.30am at Katumani Mautioo junction. It’s about 68 kms from Nairobi along Mombasa Road.
Directions: Coming from the city Centre, take Mombasa Road. Pass the Makutano/Kyumvi junction to Machakos and continue towards Mombasa. The junction is on the left, 5kms after ILRI Kapiti Research Station turn off.
Matatus to Sultan Hamud and Emali will stop at “Katumani Mautioo junction”. Better still is to hire a Machakos matatu for all those coming by public transport.
This is a day trip; bring a packed lunch and water.
Wednesday Morning Birdwalks in Nairobi.
6th May - Museum Grounds / Michuki Memorial Park. Meet at 8 am in the open space in front of the entrance to the museum galleries.
13th May – Oloolua Nature Trail, Kenya Institute of Primate Research, Karen. Meet at 8.30am at the Nature Trail’s main entrance. Directions: Coming from the city centre, take Ngong Road towards Karen. Turn left at Shell Petrol Station onto Karen Road. The Nature Trail is about 500m after Karen Blixen Museum. There is an entrance fee of Ksh. 200 per adult and Ksh. 100 per child payable via eCitizen.
20th May – Ngubi Adventures Forest Camp, Limuru. Meet at Ngubi Adventures Forest parking at 8.30 am. Directions: Take Waiyaki Way, turn left at Rubis Petrol Station which is after Luqman Petrol Station onto Maai-Mahiu escarpment road. The camp is 2.5kms on the right after Mutarakwa Centre.
27th May – Ngong View Estate, Karen. Meet at 8.30am at Ngong View Estate Barrier. Directions: Coming from City Centre, take Ngong Road towards Ngong. 100m after Lifemed Pharmacy, turn left onto Ngong View Road. The barrier is 100m from the turn off.
Alternatively, take Ngong PSVs plying Ngong Road and alight at Ngong View Estate bus stop.
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 Birding Updates
9th May. Global Big Day/World Migratory Bird 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
30th May. Saturday Birdwatch – Kibaoni Nature Reserve. Dakatcha Woodland KBA near Marafa, Meet at Malindi Museum near Nature Kenya Office 6.30am. This is a day trip; bring packed lunch or snacks and drinking water. Thanks to Dakatcha Woodland Conservation Group for welcoming the walk.
Thursday Birdwalks in Malindi: Please note that the Thursday walks will be in the evening.
7th May – Malindi Museum Ground. Meet at 4:00 pm at Malindi Museum near the Nature Kenya Membership Office.
14th May – Mayungu. Meet at 4:00 pm at Malindi Museum near the Nature Kenya Membership Office.
21thMay – Mtangani. Meet at 4:00 pm at Malindi Museum near the Nature Kenya Membership Office, thanks to Mr. Nick for welcoming the walk.
28thMay – Nganda. Meet at 3:00 pm at Malindi Museum near the Nature Kenya Membership Office.
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