Budongo Conservation Field Station

BCFS envisions safe and habitable environment for people and wildlife in the Budongo landscape and beyond through research and training for conservation.

[Budongo Conservation Field Station @BCFS_Masindi]

Global Big Day at BCFS!
BCFS staff, trainees & bird guides across the Budongo landscape joined the Global Big Day bird survey.✅ 20+ checklists✅ 120 species recorded✅ New additions to the Budongo bird checklist

Advancing citizen science for conservation. 🌍#GlobalBigDay #Birding #CitizenScience

[Budongo Conservation Field Station @BCFS_Masindi]

BCFS invites you to be a part of the Global Big Birding Day in the Budongo Landscape! 🐦‍⬛🐦🌍

Join the effort by exploring nature and submitting your bird checklists to help showcase our rich biodiversity to the world.

Every checklist counts for conservation.

#CornellLab #eBird

[Budongo Conservation Field Station @BCFS_Masindi]

As the year comes to a close, we reflect with gratitude on the incredible support of our partners, researchers, the communities of the Budongo landscape, and our staff. Your unwavering commitment continues to make a profound impact in conserving nature and protecting the Earth.

[Budongo Conservation Field Station @BCFS_Masindi]

We join the rest of the world to celebrate the life of Dr. Jane Goodall. An icon, an inspiration, a mentor, a fountain of wisdom. Dr. Jane gently and generously shared her knowledge with such passion and commitment, inspiring change and responsibility for our planet!

[Budongo Conservation Field Station @BCFS_Masindi]

Jameson's wattle eye🤩
Budongo Forest Reserve is home to hundreds of bird species. Our field teams religiously collect data on these gems that are an important part of the forest ecosystem as they promote regeneration through pollination and seed dispersal
#budongo #birdresearch

[Budongo Conservation Field Station @BCFS_Masindi]

Happy World Nature Conservation Day!
On this day, we are reminded of the role we all have to play in protecting and responsibly utilizing what nature has gifted us. Play your part!
#actionfornature #conservation #budongoforest

[Budongo Conservation Field Station @BCFS_Masindi]

Search, and you will find! Cheers to a pleasant final half of 2025.
@samson_mwine, a researcher at BCFS, is investigating the influence of human activities on the distribution of the endangered Nahan's Partridge in Budongo Forest Reserve, Uganda. #research #endangeredspecies

[Budongo Conservation Field Station @BCFS_Masindi]

Happy Heroes Day! Today, we celebrate our national heroes and all those who continually positively impact individuals, families, communities, and our planet, which is home to all of us. Thank you!
#Uganda #HeroesDay25

[Budongo Conservation Field Station @BCFS_Masindi]

It's a weekend 💃💃💃💃
Chimpanzees too communicate with each other using various vocalizations.... what do you think this "lad" was communicating?

[Budongo Conservation Field Station @BCFS_Masindi]

BCFS is supporting women in the Budongo Forest landscape to achieve sustainable income through craft making with support from @oakzoo

[Budongo Conservation Field Station @BCFS_Masindi]

Hakuna Matata!!!! A juvenile chimpanzee of the Sonso Chimpanzee Community in #BudongoForest had a good day!
#NatureLovers

[Budongo Conservation Field Station @BCFS_Masindi]

Today, we join the world to celebrate an icon, an inspiration and mentor to many in conservation across the world. #janegoodall Happy 91st Birthday and Cheers to many more.

[Budongo Conservation Field Station @BCFS_Masindi]

Happy Women's Day to you all! To the women that relentlessly strive to positively impact the lives around them; we appreciate you and celebrate you!

[Budongo Conservation Field Station @BCFS_Masindi]

@elonmuskADO Amakara in Runyoro from Bunyoro... the home of the biggest natural forest in Uganda. Many households in the country rely on this resource for their cooking needs, which continues to impose more pressure on the already declining natural forest estate in the country.

[Budongo Conservation Field Station @BCFS_Masindi]

The year 2024 could never have been as eventful without the support of our various partners, friends, and staff. You made all the difference! We yet again look forward to an even more fruitful 2025! Pant hoots

[Budongo Conservation Field Station @BCFS_Masindi]

The team is conducting intensive training in bird ringing techniques, including mist net setting, bird rescue, accurate bird handling, and ringing methodology benefiting BCFS Ornithologists, and skilled local birding guides in the Budongo landscape.

[Budongo Conservation Field Station @BCFS_Masindi]

BCFS for over a decade now conducts avian research in Budongo. We are privileged to collaborate in training with a team from the UK led by Mr. Malcolm Wilson who have embarked on a significant journey to Uganda to advance avian research, conservation, and eco-tourism.

[Budongo Conservation Field Station @BCFS_Masindi]

"Did you know chimpanzees share 98.8% of our DNA? BCFS has been pioneering chimpanzee research in Budongo Forest for over 30 years, shedding light on their social dynamics. Understanding chimpanzee behavior is key to
promoting our peaceful coexistence. #WorldChimpanzeeDay"

[Budongo Conservation Field Station @BCFS_Masindi]

Today we celebrate all our staff and salute them for their dedication to research and conservation for sustainable natural resource management!
Happy Labor Day💪
#SafetyFirst
#FirstAidTraining
#LabourDay2024

[Budongo Conservation Field Station @BCFS_Masindi]

Safety is a priority! Our dedicated staff recently participated in a comprehensive first aid training by @UgandaRedCross. In an effort to ensure safety in our "wild" work environment our team was well equipped; from CPR to basic wound care.