Fundamentals of Ornithology – a course for bird guides and birders

Posted January 29th, 2009 in Bird Safaris Blog by Catherine Ngarachu

 A certificate course for Bird guides and birders
at Elsamere Field Studies Centre, Lake Naivasha  

Last date:  16-24 April 2009

Fees 

Citizens 30,000

Non citizens $ 460

Includes: Eight nights, full board accommodation, transfers between the course site and Naivasha town, course materials, transport on field outings, equipments and tuition.

Applicants must have a birdwatching experience, education upto Form IV level (CV required). Only 20 places available and applicants must fill in an application form and return it with a non – refundable deposit of Ksh.15,000 or $230

Course fees must be paid in full by 1 April 2009.

Contact: The Course Coordinator

Fundamentals of Ornithlogy
Box 44486, 00100 Nairobi
Tel 254 (020) 3749957 /3746090 
Email: fornithology@yahoo.co.uk or membershipservices@naturekenya.org

 

Gallery

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Kenya Birding 2008/2009 Issue 2

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Kenya Birding 2008

Contents

Here is the contents of this magazine download:

Bird Briefs
4. Bird Gallery –

Nairobi National Museum.
4. Paul Muriithi – inducted into World Owl Hall of Fame

Features
10. Wildlife photography – part skill, part patience and part luck
18. Where to watch birds in South-East Kenya
26. Tsavo’

s Secrets

Birding Hotspots
6. Nairobi National Park
30. Magadi Road

Conservation Focus
22. Saving East Africa’s Vultures
34. Threatened Birds Of Kenya: Sharpe’s Longclaw

To download it, click here.

Opportunities with birding

Posted January 14th, 2009 in Bird Safaris Blog by admin

Lead Generation & Branding Opportunities 2009
 

·      Kenya Birding Advertising

·      Birder Friendly Facilities Scheme

·      British Birdwatching Fair

·     On-site Advertising kenyabirding.org

SHOP

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Kenya Birding

Nature Kenya, the East Africa Natural History Society
P.O. Box 44486, GPO
00100 Nairobi, Kenya
www.naturekenya.org 

Tel: (+254) (0) 20 3749957 or 3746090
Fax: (+254) (0) 20 3741049

Write to us at office@naturekenya.org
Or you can send us your details through the form below and we will get back to you



 










Your questions, our answers

Posted January 14th, 2009 in Bird Safaris Blog by admin
1.    When is the best time to go on safari?


It largely depends on what you want to see. For example if you want to fit in the migration at the Maasai Mara, with your birdwatching the best time is between August and November. If you want to see migratory birds, the best time is between September to April.
 

2.    How can I know whether that company is authorized to operate?
Tour and travel agencies in Kenya are authorized and licensed by the Ministry of Tourism www.tourism.go.ke and the company should have a certificate in this respect. A company should also be a member of KATO (Kenya Association of Tour Operators) or KATA (Kenya Association of Travel Agencies).
 

3.    Do we need to take malaria prevention drugs when going on safari?

Yes, you should take a prophylactic treatment against malaria and it advisable to enquire from your doctor, which kind of anti-malaria drugs will be good for you.

 

4.    We have heard people saying that most of the roads in Africa are very bad how are the roads in Kenya?

Most of the main roads, which connect major towns are tarmac and generally in good condition. Be prepared though for roads under repair or roads with potholes. Most of the roads that lead to parks and reserves are all-weather and can be bumpy. Roads in the parks and reserves are well maintained, but during the wet season some roads can be impassable. Enquire about the weather from the company you will be traveling with to decide whether you require a 4X4 vehicle for your travel.

 

5.    How is security and safety in Northern Kenya?
Visitors get confused about which places are safe and which places are not very safe. It is in the extreme north of Kenya between the Kenya-Somali and Ethiopia border that occasionally suffers from problems arising from cattle rustling among different peoples. The wildlife areas of Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba in central northern Kenya receive thousands of visitors each year without any problems.

 

6.    Will we be confined in our vehicles throughout the safari or we will have a chance to walk sometimes?

Except in a few cases, walking in National Parks and Reserves is only allowed at designated areas. However, there are many of other sites like forests (Mount Kenya, Kakamega and Arabuko-Sokoke among others) where walking is expected.