Some of the migratory birds species. Photo/ courtesyKenya grabbed the first position in Africa in sightings of migratory birds during the eBird Global Big Day. A local team of birders recorded 817 species of migratory birds, with most birds recorded in the Rift Valley, Coast and Eastern regions. Kenya emerged sixth after recording 817 different species of migratory birds in the global category. Nairobi National Park recorded the highest number of sightings at 211 species of migratory birds, Soysambu conservancy recorded 209 and Elkarama Ranch Eco lodge recorded 195.

Source: Standard Digital November 01, 2020 21:00 UTC