Gedi Monument is a national monument situated 19km south of Malindi. It has similar birds with Arabuko-Sokoke. However, it’s famous for Spinetail, a swift known to nest in the unused walls of this ruined city of Islamic origin. Other birds expected here are: Green Pigeon, Brown-headed Parrot, Dark-backed Weaver, Scaly Babbler, Narina’s Trogon, Crowned Hornbill and Mouse-colored Sunbird. The rare Spotted Ground Thrush has been recorded here too.
Mida Creek is found in northern coastline of Kenya at Watamu south of Malindi. A tidal inlet, it’s East Africa’s largest creek and an important passage and wintering ground for thousands of Palaearctic migrant shorebirds amidst several other species in the surrounding terrestrial habitats and the mangrove forest. Her main habitat includes an extensive mangrove forests, shallow waters, and huge areas of mud flats at low tides. During migration period (Sept.-May), being the best time for Mida, you can expect to see the following: Yellow-billed Stork, Roseate Tern, Clab Plover, Tereki Sandpiper, Greater and Lesser Sandplovers, Greater Flamingo, Mangrove Kingfisher, Dimorphic Egret, Curlew Sandpiper, Grey Plover, Little Stint, Greenshank, Whimbrel, and Sanderling. Others: Carmine Bee-eater, Scaly Babbler, and Mouse-colored Sunbird. This diversity of birds is coupled with an astonishing 260m-suspension boardwalk through the mangrove canopy that leads you to a hide where both bird watching and photography are best combined. Dues collected from entry fee contribute to a local education bursary scheme that supports education for children at both primary and secondary schools. One can also enjoy rides on traditional dugout canoes, Arabic dhows, or modern motorboats into the creek’s waters. |
