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Forest Conservation Volunteer Projects: Bird Walk

Volunteer Bird Walk - Madagascar Crested Drongo
Madagascar Crested Drongo

Though it is small in size, Nosy Komba hosts a relatively large number of bird species.  Bird walks form an integral part of our forest conservation volunteer projects and a typical bird survey here takes place between 6:30 and 10:00 am, covering a range of habitats from coastal to plantation to forest. Some bird species (such as the Souimanga Sunbird and the Crested Drongo) are commonly seen all over the island.  Other species (such as the Chabert’s Vanga) are more elusive whilst some, the Madagascan Pygmy Kingfisher included, are rarely seen at all.

Volunteer Bird Walk - Madagascar Olive Bee-eater and Madagascar Crested Drongo
Madagascar Olive Bee-eater and Madagascar Crested Drongo

Our long term study of the bird populations on Nosy Komba has found some notable features of the bird species composition on the island.  The Madagascar (Olive) Bee-eater is found here only over the dry season as it migrates south to breed over the summer months.  To contrast, there is a notable decline in sightings of the Madagascan Red Fody (usually a highly conspicuous bird) once the breeding season ends.

Volunteer Bird Walk - Paradise Fly Catcher
Paradise Fly Catcher

Recently the first white morph male Malagasy Paradise Flycatcher was spotted on the island. The occurrence of the two colour morphs will now be monitored by our forest conservation volunteer team.

Volunteer Bird Walk - Souimanga Sunbird
Souimanga Sunbird

The early starts are well worth it when we catch a glimpse of some of the more spectacular birds on the island. A highlight of most bird walks involves a visit to one of the beach survey sites, where a Madagascan Kingfisher is regularly found perched on rocks.

To find out more about our exciting volunteer programs in Madagascar, contact us today!

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Madagascar Office: Madagascar Research and Conservation Institute, Home Sakalava, Rue R Tsiomeko, Hell-Ville, Nosy Be, Madagascar
Phone: +261 32 50 891 57
Office Hours: Please take note of the time zone differences when contacting us.
Email: volunteer@madagascarvolunteer.com

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