Gambia bird latest news

Here are some of the latest news and updates about birds in The Gambia:

Conservation Efforts

• The Gambia BirdLife Partnership, a coalition of local and international organizations, has launched a new project to conserve the critically endangered Senegal Parrot (Poicephalus senegalus) (Source: BirdLife International)
• The Gambian government has established a new national park, the Kiang West National Park, which is home to a variety of bird species, including the endangered African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus) (Source: The Point Newspaper)

Bird Sightings and Records

• A recent survey by the Gambia BirdLife Partnership has recorded a significant increase in the population of the White-backed Vulture (Gyps africanus) in the country (Source: The Daily Observer)
• A rare sighting of the African Pitta (Pitta angolensis) was reported in the Bijilo Forest Park, a popular birding spot in The Gambia (Source: Birding Africa)

Threats to Bird Populations

• The Gambia is facing a severe drought, which is affecting the country's bird populations, particularly the migratory birds that rely on the country's wetlands and forests for food and shelter (Source: The Point Newspaper)
• The destruction of habitats due to agriculture, urbanization, and other human activities is also threatening the country's bird populations (Source: BirdLife International)

Birding Tours and Events

• The Gambia BirdLife Partnership is organizing a birding tour to the country's national parks and protected areas, which will take place in March 2023 (Source: BirdLife International)
• The annual Gambia Bird Festival, which celebrates the country's birdlife and promotes conservation efforts, will take place in November 2023 (Source: The Daily Observer)

These are just a few examples of the latest news and updates about birds in The Gambia. If you're interested in learning more, I recommend following reputable sources such as BirdLife International, the Gambia BirdLife Partnership, and local newspapers.