On 10th October 2026, Lengishu’s Head Guide, Solomon Epodo, took part in the Global Bird Weekend and World Migratory Bird Day on Borana Conservancy, recording bird sightings as part of a global effort to celebrate and monitor birdlife. Using eBird, birdwatchers around the world logged the species they spotted, helping build a clearer picture of bird populations and their distribution.
There was plenty to celebrate at Borana this year, with Solomon ranking 13th among Kenya’s top 100 eBirders, recording an impressive 170 species in a single day. Among his sightings was the Namaqua Dove, which is the smallest African pigeon.
Borana also came in second place among Kenya’s leading locations, with 276 species recorded, The results are a testament to the diversity of birdlife found across Borana and the knowledge of the guides who know the conservancy so well.
For guests staying at Lengishu, birdwatching offers another way to discover the landscape, and you don’t have to venture far to start. The grounds themselves are home to some of the best spots for birdwatching, with Buffalo Weavers particularly hard to miss. Their intricately built nests hang from the trees around the outer buildings, making them a striking feature and a good place to start looking. From listening for calls to spotting movement through the trees and grasslands, birding at Lengishu is as much about slowing down and noticing what is around you as it is about knowing what to look for.
Congratulations to Solomon on a fantastic achievement.
