A Rocha Kenya

Engaging communities in the conservation and restoration of threatened habitats and biodiversity in Kenya.

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#Ngulia bird ringing is underway in Tsavo.

Colin and the team are supporting this year’s migration monitoring and contributing to the long-term dataset built through the annual ringing operations.

Daily updates are now on Bluesky. Follow along: https://t.co/TaEJnMrn0s

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A Scaly Babbler stole the show at this morning’s ringing at Mwamba! 🐦

Even with 13 birds in one net, this social species, with its yellow eyes and streaked plumage, was the clear highlight.

🎥 Take a look:

#BirdRinging #ArochaKenya #ScalyBabbler #Mwamba

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Restoring Trees, Renewing Hope 🌿
Our Long Rains Newsletter is here, from a flourishing home-grown forest to the restoration of threatened tree species in Dakatcha. Stories of renewal, resilience, and care for creation.

https://t.co/K0oAYSNP3a

#conservation

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Background scenes from the 2025 Environmental Education Awareness Competition #HappeningToday. The competition and presentation is done 100% by #students from some of our #partner schools where we do marine education.

Enjoy!

#conservation #watamubeach #watamumarinepark

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#Rain has been a welcome constant here in Watamu. But this morning, we paused bird ringing.

In wet nets, #birds can’t orient themselves properly, making them vulnerable.

Fieldwork means knowing when to act, and when to pause.

#Conservation

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Once a month, our team heads out to conduct waterbird counts in the Sabaki estuary. This dynamic area marks the point where the Sabaki River meets the Indian Ocean, The site supports wildlife, including resident terns and flamingos, and hippos can often be seen further upriver.

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Net open: 5:55 AM
The team is in position, and the first checks are done. We’ve already gotten a great start!

This morning’s first catches:
🟠 Red-capped Robin-chat (no backpack -exciting!)
🟤 Bearded Scrub-Robin
💙 Pygmy Kingfisher
💛 Olive Sunbird

Looks like a promising day.

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Where have all the butterflies gone?”
What happens when we till every corner of land? Here is a reflection on growing up in western Kenya, and the quiet disappearance of insects.

🦋 A call to care by letting things grow wild.
👉 https://t.co/3fyURbaN5f

#conservation

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From coral reefs to forest canopies, Kenya’s biodiversity shows the beauty of life in balance.
On this #BiodiversityDay, we celebrate the ecosystems that sustain us — and the people working to protect them.

#IDB2025 #ARochaKenya #SustainableDevelopment #NatureInHarmony

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The 7th #SokokeMTBChallenge was soaked—and still a blast! 🌧️💪

Rain from 5 AM till late, but riders and marshals powered through. Huge shoutout to all who showed up, stood strong, and cycled on. You’re LEGENDS.

#MTBChallenge #conservation #AssetsProgramme

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Delighted to share our 2024 Annual Review!

More than a report—it’s a reflection of the stories, the impact, and the quiet hope that shapes A Rocha Kenya’s work.

Read here 👉 https://t.co/VJ7ZwVN8Xl

#ARochaKenya #AnnualReview #ConservationHope

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Mondays at A Rocha Kenya = Monday Morning Meeting (MMM)! Fellowship, Bible study, & prayer fuel our conservation work. Reflecting on Christ's supremacy (Colossians 1:16) this week. Have a blessed week!

#ARochaKenya #MondayMorningMeeting #MMM #Fellowship #Conservation #Kenya

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Update! 🎉 Our Assets Awareness Camp, which concluded last Friday, was a great success in empowering young conservationists.

Find out the outcomes and impact in our latest blog post: https://t.co/W8geDuruI5

#ConservationUpdate #Youth #Kenya #CampOutcome #conservation

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Exciting find in Dakatcha Nature Reserve! 🐾 Our team came across a photoprint that could belong to a LION! The rains are bringing new possibilities to this recovering landscape. More updates to come from @ARochaKenya. #Dakatcha #KenyaWildlife #LionWatch #Conservation

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Witness the vast beauty of Arabuko-Sokoke Forest! 🌳 On #WorldEarthDay, support its future by donating to our Assets eco-bursary programme: https://t.co/16T8KlUTr1

#EarthDay2025 #DroneVideo #KenyaConservation

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Sunrise and celebration! 🙏 He is risen! Joining our long-standing tradition of Easter morning service on the beach. Wishing you all Easter blessings! #EasterSunrise #HeIsRisen #ARochaKenya #Kenya

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Just a few highlights from today's bird ringing @ARochaKenya: Eastern Nicator (singer!), Scaly Babbler (rare catch!), & Paradise Flycatcher (migrant!). No Palearctic migrants, which is very unusual for this time of the year. #BirdRinging #KenyaBirds #Conservation #watamu

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Mwamba Eco-lodge: where positive vibes & unique experiences meet conservation in Watamu. A special place with a long-standing legacy. https://t.co/cfRhQBIcGF

#MwambaEcoLodge #ARochaKenya #Watamu #Kenya #UniqueStay

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Saying a big thank you (with cake!) to our wonderful #volunteer power couple, Sam and Debra! Their incredible teamwork over the past 2 months has been invaluable. Wishing you both all the best! 🎂❤️ #VolunteerCouple #ARochaKenya #ThankYouVolunteers

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#Quiet bird ringing today (3 birds), but a highlight: a Black-and-white mannikin- a common sight for a drink but a rare visitor to our nets.

Every capture, even on slow days, adds vital data. #BirdRinging #BlackAndWhiteMannikin #ConservationScience #ARochaKenya #KenyaWildlife