Nairobi & vicinity

March 15^th. Sunday Birdwatch – Olorgesailie Prehistoric Site. Meet at 8.30am in the Olorgesailie Prehistoric Site’s Car Park area. It’s about 90 kms southwest of Nairobi on Magadi Road. Directions: Coming from the city centre, take Langata Road to Magadi Road. After Ongata Rongai and Kiserian, you will reach the edge of the Rift Valley and travel down many steep hills. The Olorgesailie Prehistoric Site’s sign post is on the left after Tinga (Ol Tepesi) Shopping Centre.  For public means, take Kiserian matatus at Railways bus stage in Nairobi. From Kiserian, take Magadi matatus.

This is a day trip; bring packed lunch and water.

Wednesday Morning Birdwalks

4^th March - 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.

11^th March – 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.

18^th March – 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.

 25^th March – 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. Alternatively, take Kiambu PSVs at Ronald Ngala Street Post Office stage and alight at Paradise Lost Junction in Thindigua. Take a boda boda to Paradise Lost 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 & vicinity

 Saturday Bird Watch

28^th March. Saturday Birdwatch - Nguuni Nature Sanctuary (Bamburi near Mombasa) – Meet at8:00 am at the Nguuni Nature Sanctuary maingate, located off Kiembeni Road, 4 km from the Bamburi Cement Factory (Mtamboni).

Directions: Drive along the Old Malindi Road to Bamburi Mwisho stage. Just past the stage, turn left into Kiembeni Estate and continue until you reach Turkey Baze. From there, the Nguuni Nature Sanctuary gate is a two-minute walk to the left.

Alternatively, take a Bamburi PSV and alight at Bamburi Mwisho stage, then board another PSV to Kiembeni and alight at Turkey Baze.A big thank you to 001 Birders for hosting us, and to Nguuni Nature Sanctuary for welcoming the walk.

Thursday Birdwalks in Malindi

Please note that the Thursday walks will be in the evening on 5^th and 12^th March.

On 19^th and 26^thMarch the walks will be in the morning at 7:00 am

 5^th March – Malindi Harbor. Meet at 3:00 pm at Malindi Museum near the Nature Kenya Membership Office.

12^th March – Mayungu Meet at 4:00 pm at Malindi Museum near the Nature Kenya Membership Office.

19^thMarch – 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.

26^thMarch – Lake Chemchem. Meet at 7:00 am 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> / 0110009749

 

Birdwalks by Site Support Groups

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

10^th March - Nyamware by Friends of Dunga Site Support Group. Contact Hezbon Okoth through 0735416938.

14^th March – Katuni, along Mutitu Hill Forest by Mutitu Site Support Group. Contact Muendo Ndaka through 0758925985.

21^st March - Shamiroli by KEEP Site Support Group. Contact Dominic Imbayi through 0721818847.

21^st March – Muumoni Hill Forest by Muumoni Site Support Group. Contact David Musya through 0729748108.

27^th March - Nyatoto gate, Ruma National Park by Ruma Site Support Group. Contact Mark Juma through 0769550901.

28^th March – Luisoi Farm House by Mt. Kenya Biodiversity Conservation Group. Contact Alex Karuri through 0759500207.