I’ve had my fair share of thrilling adventures as a passionate bird watcher. But none compare to an unexpected encounter with the Nigeria Police Force on a blazing July afternoon…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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   I was born in Ilesha-Baruba, a Baatonum-speaking community in western Borgu, specifically…

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…

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…