Encounter with a Strange Bird: Atlasing in Ekiti
The thrill of the June 2022 Atlasing weekend in Ekiti State had my heart pounding with anticipation. Ekiti was a treasure trove of avian wonders, and I experienced its magic…
Exploring Avian Beauty: A Journey of Discovery, Conservation, and Connection
Birds and water bodies share an enduring love story, a narrative that transcends generations and ecosystems. They are inextricably intertwined as if the avian world has an unspoken pact with…
“Accosted and Stranded, Yet Happy: A Memorable Weekend in the Marble City”
In March of 2021, the Nigeria Bird Atlas Project's South West Atlas Team (N-SWAT) selected Igbeti, a stunning marble city in Oyo State, as their hub for birdwatching activities. The…
My First Experience with NiBAP Team and Field Ornithology
My first experience with the NiBAP team marked a turning point in my life, igniting a passion for ornithology that I never knew existed within me. It all began on…
April Birding Experience in Ibadan
After a long road trip from Abuja to Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, to visit my parents, who were living at Eleyele Ibadan on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, I decided to…
Another Lifer – Birding at the University of Ibadan
Very early on Wednesday, 4th of January 2023, I stepped out of my hostel to do my thing (Birdwatching). Thankfully, I did not have an 8 am class that morning,…
My Childhood Encounter with Nature and the Bird Atlas Expedition to River Moshi, Borgu Game Reserve, Nigeria
My Childhood Encounter with Nature and the Bird Atlas Expedition to River Moshi, Borgu Game Reserve, Nigeria I was born in Ilesha-Baruba, a Baatonum-speaking community in western Borgu, specifically…
Atlasing the land of beauty – Adamawa State, Nigeria
Among my hobbies and things that give me joy is travelling. Thus, participating in the Nigerian Bird Atlas Project (NiBAP), the first citizen science project in Nigeria has availed me…
How citizen scientists are rapidly generating big distribution data: lessons from the Arewa Atlas Team, Nigerian Bird Atlas Project.
Abstract The Arewa Atlas Team (AAT) in northern Nigeria has set an example for robust methodological data collection and made a big impact on the African Bird Atlas Project. To…
Jos Bird Club (JBC) May Outing: Celebrating World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) and Global Big Day (GBD) 2022
Jos is changing. I used to describe it as a big town but not anymore, this big town is now a city, an unplanned city that is rapidly growing backwards,…
Birding or a taste of the Jungle: My first atlasing experience with the Arewa Atlas Team
"I'm going to have fun even though it is challenging, I will just go anyway" - me to my friends about the Arewa atlas expedition I was about to embark on…
The role of local communities in bird atlas project: lessons from the Nigerian Bird Atlas Project
The role of local communities in bird atlas project: lessons from the Nigerian Bird Atlas Project Nigeria is reputed to be the most populated country in Africa, and indeed the…
Jos Bird Club Anniversary; Experiencing Nature through Bird Watching
he Jos Bird Club (JBC) celebrated her fifth anniversary with a BirdFair in Jos last weekend. We had a Birdwatch, Lecture/Presentations and an exhibition at the A.P Leventis Ornithological Research…
SESSAT ANAMBRA 2020: My Experience of Love and Passion for Nature by Lucky Atabo
On the evening of Wednesday 25th November 2020, I hung my backpack and saw myself off to the bus-stop where I would board a bus for my first-night journey ever to Awka,…
Forest birds in a Guinea Savanna: a tale of two forest birds by Iniunam A. Iniunam
Forest birds in a Guinea Savanna: a tale of two forest birds Birds are one of the most ubiquitous animals. Their ability to fly allows them to be found in…
Birds, Seasons, and Me: A November to remember
This Month's outing on the 14th took us to Shen Dam in Barkin Ladi which is about 10 miles from Jos city. It was the farthest outing for me and…
Atlasing North-Eastern Region of Nigeria: My first Atlas Experience with Arewa Atlas Team (AAT)
The third quarter Arewa Atlas Team (AAT) outing was planned for the 23rd to 28th of September 2020. I was part of the Jos Atlas Team that travelled from Jos to Ningi…