Journeys Through Africa

The Illegal Trade in African Grey Parrots

It’s a cruel online trade, global and killing the lovable talking parrot Above: African Grey Parrot. Courtesy World Animal Protection Published: The East African 16 February – 22 February 2019 When a flock of African Grey Parrots flew overhead in Kakamega Rainforest on a recent trip to western Kenya, we were elated. In their natural […]

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Journeys Through Africa

Exciting Climb: Lirhanda Hill in Kakamega Rainforest

It’s a split-second flight and l miss the brilliant scarlet of the Great blue turaco that wears the tag ‘only found in Kakamega Rainforest’. The fact the l hear it is okay because l take solace that these stunning birds are still around.

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