First Southern Zambia Birding Festival
The first Southern Zambia Birding Festival began this week – Monday 13 to Friday 24 July 2020, in Southern Province.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, festival activities have had to be curtailed, but the ‘Dry season’ Livingstone Museum’s Historic Biennial Water Bird count is still going ahead. The following counts will be conducted in the mornings only:
Wednesday 15 July – Royal Livingstone to Maramba River
Thursday 16 July – Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
Friday 17 July – Clipper Fish Farm
Monday 20 July – Siloka Island (upstream)
Tuesday 21 July – Siloka Island (downstream)
Wednesday 22 July – Victoria Falls (top)
Thursday 23 July – Victoria Falls (below the Falls)
Participation is free and open to everyone. Numbers will be limited at some of the locations, so registering in advance is recommended to avoid disappointment.
Two lectures are taking place – the Chiinga Siavwapa and Bob Stjernstedt Memorial Lectures, on the afternoons of 17th and 24th July. These are also free to attend and will take place at the Livingstone Museum Education Centre, Livingstone.
During the Festival local guides and bird experts will be available for private birding tours in Livingstone, Choma and key IBAs throughout Southern Province. Many of the local lodges and camps are also offering discounts to local residents during the Festival.
To find out more and to register contact Alastair Newton on Facebook or via WhatsApp on 0260968095230. Updates will also be posted on the Birdwatch Zambia Forum Facebook Page.