Birds of Zambia: A Review by Alastair Newton
The Birds of Zambia app is an up-to-date identification guide to all recorded birds of the country created by Derek Solomon, Frank Willems and...
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Education and Awareness Activities
Education activities are always a highlight for BirdWatch Zambia. Our objective is to promote the study conservation and general interest in birds...
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World Migratory Bird Day
Bird Migration is the regular seasonal movement of birds from one area to another. Migration can either be long or short distance, in search for...
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Vulture Tagging
In addition to establishing Vulture Safe Zones, BWZ teamed-up with the Department of National Parks and Wildlife and Endangered Wildlife Trust...
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Vulture Safe Zones
The idea behind the creation of vulture safe zones (VSZ) is to reduce the chances of vulture poisoning incidents. Through dialogue and partnership...
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Young Conservation Leaders
In May 2017, a capacity development small grant under BirdLife International’s young conservation leaders’ program was awarded. This grant...
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Salvinia molesta biological control project
The Darwin Initiative has awarded BirdWatch Zambia (BWZ) funding to conduct a biocontrol project “controlling an invasive aquatic plant for...
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Spring Alive Update
Spring Alive is a global project aimed at stimulating interest in birds and conservation for pupils and adults by participating in a mass website...
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We have been successful in raising about 3000 pounds from the Africa Bird Club to conduct an extensive ground survey in the Luano valley which according to the movement patterns of the birds tagged in Chisamba appears to be a key breeding area especially for the hooded vultures. It is our hope that we can
Pesticide abuse and bird poisoning
Birds are among the most cardinal indicators of ecosystem health, interacting with several parameters at ecosystem level. During planting season...
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