Nairobi birdwalks
16th November. Sunday Bird Watch – 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:
5th November – Museum Grounds / Michuki Memorial Park. Meet at 8 am in the open space in front of the entrance to the museum galleries.
12th November – Manguo Pond. Meet at 8.30am at Manguo Pond. Directions: Coming from the city center, take Waiyaki Way onto Nairobi - Naivasha highway. Alternatively, take Limuru PSVs plying Waiyaki Way at Khoja stage and alight at the flyover to Limuru.Manguo pond is on the right just past the flyover to Limuru.
19th November – Ngong Road Forest Sanctuary (Miotoni Block, Section 1). Meet at 8:30am at the Southern Bypass Gate. (There’s an entrance fee of Ksh. 242 for citizens, payable via eCitizen on site). Directions: Coming from the City Centre, take Ngong Road towards Southern Bypass. Turn towards Kikuyu. The Forest gate is on the Karen side, immediately after the turn off.
26th November – Giraffe Centre. Meet at 8.30 am at the Giraffe Centre main entrance. Thanks to AFEW 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
Malindi Bird Walks
Saturday Bird Watch
22nd November. Saturday Birdwatch - Kilifi Plantation – Meet at 6:30 am at the entrance Kivukoni School Junction, Mombasa - Malindi Highway.
Note: all the Thursday walks will be in the afternoon except on 27th November which will be at 10:30 am
Thursday Birdwalks in Malindi
6th November – Ganda. Meet at 3:00 pm at Malindi Museum near the Nature Kenya Membership Office.
13th November – Mtangani via Afya Hospital. Meet at 4:00 pm at Malindi Museum near the Nature Kenya Membership Office.
20th November – Malindi Airport. Meet at 3:00 pm at Malindi Airport at the Taxi parking area. Thanks to Kenya Airport Authority Operations Department for welcoming the walk.
27th November – Malindi Marine Park. Meet at 10:30 am at Malindi Marine Park gate.
For more information, email: <malindimembers@naturekenya.org > or phone 0759 474 453/0725 223 042.
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 <klvnrua@yahoo.com> / 0720-928783
Birdwalks by Site Support Groups
Nature Kenya members are welcome to join! Phone the contacts given regarding meeting time and place.
5th November - Kibaoni Nature Reserve by Dakatcha Woodland Conservation Group. Contact Julius Mwambire through 0725703996.
14th November - Mumoni Hills by Mumoni Hills Site Support Group. Contact David Musya through 0729748108.
15th November - Nyatoto gate, Ruma National Park by Ruma Site Support Group. Contact Mark Juma through 0769550901.
25th November - Dunga beach by Friends of Dunga Site Support Group. Contact Hezbon Okoth through 0735416938.
29th November - Luisoi (Karichen-Munyu road) by Mount Kenya Biodiversity Conservation Group (Mount Kebio). Contact Alex Karuri through 0702104488.
2026 Annual Waterbird Counts
The Annual Waterbird Counts will be held in January-February 2026. Sites in and near Nairobi will be counted with the Wednesday birdwalks. Counts in the Rift Valley lakes (plus Ol’Bolossat and Amboseli) have been tentatively scheduled as follows. Note that some dates may change!
Tentative January/February 2026 Waterbird Counts on the Rift Valley and other lakes:
Ol’Bolossat (2nd - 3rd January 2026)
Bogoria (9th - 10th January 2026) and Baringo (11th January 2026)
Naivasha, Sonachi & Oloidien (16th – 17th January 2026)
Elmenteita ( 23rd – 24th January 2026) and Nakuru and Solai (25th January 2026 )
Amboseli (30th - 31st January 2026)
Lake Magadi (6th - 7th February 2026)
Experienced counters with binoculars and those who can provide 4x4 transport are needed and welcome. Please sign up with Nature Kenya or the Ornithology Section of the National Museums before 10th December,2025.