Stories
When Binoculars Met Badges: A Bird Watcher’s Encounter with Nigerian Police
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
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,
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
