A high standard of ringing will mean both that birds are handled with care and respect (this helps to minimise the trauma of being trapped) and that the data collected is of such quality that it can be of...
Placing a uniquely numbered ring on a bird allows us to know how long birds live and when and where they move to. This greatly helps in understanding the biology of a species and thus the conservation of them...
Ever heard of moult strategies? At Mida Creek each year thousands of migrant waders drop their feathers and grow new ones ready to take them up to 8,000 km to their breeding grounds – and back. Now studied in...
Every morning we wake up to the beautiful melodious bird sounds but seldom do we appreciate the diversity amongst them. Birds contribute a lot to the survival of humans and the environmental ecosystem through pollination and dispersion thus the...
Bird ringing can be a very entertaining experience. Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting a good number of visitors from different hotels around Watamu who happily arrived at A Rocha Kenya’s Mwamba Field Study center one early...
Kenya is important for tens of thousands of wintering waders. While some species like the Little Stint (Calidris minuta) and Caspian Plover (Charadrius asiaticus) prefer the fresh water bodies inland, many others target the coastal zone. The rich inter-tidal...
Birds are excellent tools for monitoring and understanding environmental changes as well as wildlife resources that bring employment and enjoyment to millions of people all over the world. It is for this reason that there is need for their...
05.45 I wake up five minutes before my alarm. Outside it is still dark but the first signs of the new morning are already floating into my room. A soft melodious song tells me the Easter Bearded Scrub-Robin has...
We thank God for the great partnerships that we as A Rocha Kenya enjoy with friends and other organizations that are as well cautious of the environment. We complement each other’s efforts and it is an honor to have...
Conservation and Research volunteer Ben Porter spent an amazing time birding and ringing with A Rocha Kenya. For you interested in volunteering with the team here are a few tips, tricks and eye-fizzling photography… Looking out towards the south...