A September 23 birdwatching and photography visit to Kakuzi Plc orchards in Murang’a County, Kenya, ended with Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado of Japan sighting two migratory bird species in their natural environment.
Princess Takamado, a member of Japan’s royal family and honorary president of BirdLife International, was in Kenya for the organisation’s 2nd Global Flyways Summit. During the orchard visit, she saw and photographed both the Eurasian Bee-eater and the Osprey. The two species nest in Europe and then travel long flyway routes to Africa between September and October.
Chris Flowers, managing director of Kakuzi Plc, said the company’s use of sustainable farming methods and its work to protect water catchment land have kept parts of Kenya’s ecology suitable for both migratory and resident birds. He said bird diversity within Kakuzi’s boundaries has grown steadily.
“At Kakuzi, we have seen a steady growth of birds making our orchards, forestlands and other habitats their home, which is a good indicator of our commitment to conserve the environment,” Flowers said. He added, “Protecting this natural habitat is part of our deliberate contribution to the ongoing global flyway conservation efforts.”
