Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

Birds

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There are many north Kenya specials in the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, including the Somali ostrich, vulturine guineafowl and the beautiful golden-breasted starling. In all, more than 350 bird species have been recorded, making it a great birding destination. It is probably worth booking a private vehicle if you’re here mainly for bird watching – most of the game drives in Lewa focus on spotting large animals.

Notable Birds in Lewa Conservancy

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Eastern chanting goshawk
Common

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3.9/5 9 Birding Reviews

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5.0/5 3 Birding Reviews

Birding Specials –Treats for Avid Birders

Facts & Figures

Bird Species

350+

Migratory Birds

Nov to Apr

Best Time for Bird Watching

The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy offers good bird watching throughout the year, but Lewa's lodges are closed in April and November due to heavy rain. The best time is from December to March when the migrants from Europe and north Africa are present and the park is open. This partly coincides with the Wet season when many species can be seen in breeding plumage as they are nesting. The best time for general wildlife viewing is from July to September and January to March.