Angola
A project to Protect of Afromontane forest at Mount Moco in Angola (Fundação Kissama 2023, awarded £3,170)
Mapping Angolan bird distributions for forthcoming field guide in Angola (Michael Mills 2022, awarded £3,000)
Printing and distribution of 500 free copies of The Special Birds of Angola/As Aves Especiais de Angola in Angola (Michael Mills 2017, awarded £1,521)
Behaviour and vocalisations of Black-tailed Cisticola in Angola (Michael Mills & Martim Melo 2010, awarded £500)
Cataloguing the Lubango bird skin collection in Angola (Michael Mills 2008, awarded £1,000)
Atlantic Flyway
A project to track European Rollers within the East Atlantic Flyway (Jessica Wilmot 2024, awarded £3,000)
Azores
Azores Bullfinch appeal in Azores (Sociedade Portuguesa para o Estudo das Aves 2013, awarded £1,000)
Benin
Conservation des Vautours Charognards dans les villes du nord in Benin (Amadou Bahleman 2022, awarded £3,000)
Étude de la pression de chasse en saison pluvieuse sur les oiseaux d’eaux des zones humides du sud in Benin (Camille Tchankpan 2022, awarded £3,000)
Training workshop on bird atlasing and establishing bird clubs in Benin (Olubunmi Coker 2020, awarded £2,970)
Conservation education and awareness raising at Lake Nokoué in Benin (Fataï Aina 2016, awarded £1,995)
Botswana
A project to develop a National Monitoring Strategy for Slaty Egret through Community Support and Commitment, Botswana (Percy Keitheng Percy 2025, awarded £3,000)
Improving data quality of bird population monitoring programme in Botswana (Keddy Moleofi 2019, awarded £3,000)
Bird transects in Central Kalahari Game Reserve in Botswana (Neil Taylor 2008, awarded £650)
Status of Short-clawed Lark in south-eastern Botswana in (Keddy Mooketsa & Chris Brewster 2007, awarded £850)
Setswana translation of beginner’s guide to birds of Botswana (Kabelo Senyatso 2005, awarded £1,000)
Burkina Faso
Trichomonas gallinae infection in European Turtle Doves and its potential for transmission in Burkina Faso (Danaë Sheenan & Jenny Dunn 2012, awarded £2,000)
Survey of waterbirds of Sahel Burkinabé in Burkina Faso (Prosper Compaoré 1996-2003, awarded £1,000)
Burundi
Status of Shelley’s Crimsonwing in Burundi (Geoffroy Citegetse 2012, awarded £1,500)
Cameroon
Breeding ecology of the endangered Mt Cameroon Francolin and community-based conservation awareness in Cameroon (Francis Guetse 2024, awarded £3,000)
A project to investigate the impacts and implications of hunting and wildlife trade on the conservation status of forest hornbills in Cameroon (Nico Arcilla 2023, awarded £3,000)
Population status of large African hornbills and initiation of community-based conservation awareness in Douala-Edéa National Park in Cameroon (Daniella Manewoung 2022, awarded £3,000)
Understanding spatio-temporal distribution of Mount Cameroon Francolin to address conservation concerns about this species in Cameroon (Eric Djomo Nana 2021, awarded £2,600)
Status of Bannerman’s Turaco on Mount Mbam in Cameroon (Denis Nyugah 2020, awarded £2,875)
Avifauna assessment and community-based conservation for protection and recovery of proposed Ebo National Park in Cameroon (Aghah Valery Binda 2020, awarded £2,941)
Distribution and density of Grey Parrots in buffer zone of Lobeke National Park in Cameroon (Francis Guetse 2020, awarded £3,000)
Investigating breeding success of Grey-necked Picathartes and initiating community-based conservation awareness in proposed Ebo National Park in Cameroon (Guilain Tsetagho 2019, awarded £3,000)
Conservation challenges of Banded Wattle-eye and Bannerman’s Turaco in unprotected Njinsing-Tabenken forest in Cameroon (Kari Jackson Bongnda 2018, awarded £2,272)
Unheralded disappearance of Bates’s Weaver from Dja Biosphere Reserve: implications for conservation in Cameroon (Eric Djomo Nana 2018, awarded £2,500)
Population status and distribution of White-throated Mountain Babbler in Bakossi National Park in Cameroon (Francis Guetse 2017, awarded £2,000)
Reducing threats of forest fires and feather harvesting to Bannermans Turaco in Bamenda highlands in Cameroon (Mfombo Didicus Tamambang 2016, awarded £2,000)
Mount Cameroon Francolin survey in Cameroon (Marcel Ashute Essebe 2014, awarded £2,000)
Guide to birds of Takamanda National Park in Cameroon (Yvonne Nso Takangeyong 2014, awarded £1,500)
Distribution and abundance of forest birds in Cameroon (Louis Nkementeh 2004, awarded £750)
Canary Islands
Tracking Plain Swifts from Tenerife to wintering grounds in West Africa in Canary Islands (Eduardo Garcia-del-Rey 2013, awarded £1,500)
Cape Verde
A project to monitor endemic subspecies of the Cream-coloured Courser to deliver educational experiences in Cape Verde (Claudino Silva 2024, awarded £2,886)
A project to assess the predation risk and adaptation, critically endangered Raso Lark, in Marine Protected Area Santa Luzia in Cabo Verde (Stephane Caut 2024, awarded £5,000)
Bird survey and community engagement on Maio in Cabo Verde (Alex Tavares Gonçalves & Sara Ratão 2016, awarded £1,896)
Conservation, ecology and genetics of Cape Verde Warbler (second field season) in Cabo Verde (Helena Reis Batalha 2014, awarded £3,000)
Conservation, ecology and genetics of Cape Verde Warbler in Cabo Verde (Helena Reis Batalha 2013, awarded £1,500)
Monitoring Cream-colored Coursers on Maio in Cabo Verde (Alex Tavares Gonçalves 2013, awarded £1,650)
Comoros
Bird surveys and environmental awareness work on Grande Comore and Anjouan in Comoros (Hugh Doulton 2005, awarded £850)
Congo
The birds of Tchimpounga Nature Reserve: highlights from three visits in 2012 and 2013 and results of a survey in 2014 with full reserve checklist in Congo (Stuart Sharp & Malcolm Wilson 2013, awarded £1,441)
Waterbird surveys in Kouilou basin in Ikonga, Congo (Jérôme Mokolo 1996-2003, awarded £1,000)
Cote d’Ivoire
A preliminary inventory of the avifauna of Mont Korhogo Classified Forest in Côte d’Ivoire (Ekoun Michaël Konan 2023, awarded £2,849)
Democratic Republic of Congo
A project to examine the conservation status of threatened and elusive birds in the montane forests of the Itombwe Massif, DR Congo (Dubois Muluri 2025, awarded £2,889)
Monitoring greenbuls as bioindicators in Yangambi Biosphere Reserve in DRC (Frank Bapeamoni & Stijn Cooleman 2012, awarded £1,500)
Congo Bay Owl study in DRC (Byamana Robert Kizungu 2005, awarded £200)
Congo Peacock resurvey in DRC (Emile Mulotwa 1996-2003, awarded £500)
Djibouti
A project to hold workshops, field training to promote bird surveys capacity-building in ornithology in Djibouti (Mathieu Mahamoud-Issa 2024, awarded £1,870)
Bird observations and notable sightings in Djibouti (Evan Buechley 2017, awarded £3,000)
Djibouti Francolin survey in Djibouti (Houssein Rayaleh 2004, awarded £750)
Djibouti Francolin survey in Mabla mountains in Warsama, (Geoff and Hilary Welch & Mahamoud Houssein 2008, awarded £500)
Waterbird monitoring and birdwatcher training in Djibouti (Geoff and Hilary Welch & Houssein Rayaleh 1996-2003, awarded £750)
Egypt
Comparison between two Important Bird Areas’ suitability for wintering waterbirds in Egypt (Basma Sheta 2023, awarded £3,000)
Biodiversity and habitat use of wintering and breeding waterbirds in Lake Burullus in Egypt (Basma Sheta 2017, awarded £2,000)
Spring raptor migration across Bab el-Mandeb strait in Djibouti (Eleyeh Abdillahi 2013, awarded £1,347)
Bird survey at Lake Nasser in Egypt (Haitham Ibrahim 2010, awarded £850)
Equatorial Guinea
Survey of birds of Annobón in Equatorial Guinea (Jaime Pérez del Val 1996-2003, awarded £1,000)
Eritrea
Training workshop on bird monitoring techniques in Eritrea (Russom Teklay Tewelde 2018, awarded £2,000)
Sociable Lapwing surveys in Eritrea (Russom Teklay Tewelde 2010, awarded £1,250)
Socotra Cormorant census in Eritrea (Dawit Semere 2008, awarded £1,000)
Black Crowned Crane study and IBA inventories in Eritrea (Dawit Berhane 1996-2003, awarded £800)
Ethiopia
Investigation of the ecology, Distribution, and Threats of the Endangered Secretarybird in Acacia-Commiphora Ecosystem of Ethiopia (Bruktawit Gezahegn Kibret 2025, awarded £2,975)
A project to assess the population status, threats and conservation awareness of White-backed Vultures in Tigray, Ethiopia (Amleset Gaim Kinfe 2025, awarded £2,547)
Survey of Archer’s Lark in eastern Ethiopia (Nigel Collar 2024, awarded £3,418)
Reducing Bearded Vulture deaths from powerlines in Lalibela in Ethiopia (Abebe Baye 2019, awarded £1,281)
Hooded Vulture survey in Addis Ababa and its environs in Ethiopia (Tsigereda Dessalegn 2018, awarded £3,000)
Climatic influences on ranges of Stresemann’s Bushcrow and White-tailed Swallow in Ethiopia (Andrew Bladon 2014, awarded £2,000)
Southern Ethiopian endemics appeal in Ethiopia (Ethiopian Wildlife and Natural History Society 2010, awarded £500)
Tracking Northern Bald Ibis in Ethiopia (Ethiopian Wildlife and Natural History Society 2006, awarded £270)
Status and distribution of Harwood’s Spurfowl, Yellow-throated Seedeater and Ankober Serin in Ethiopia (Merid Nega Gabremichael 2005, awarded £750)
Status of Stresemann’s Bushcrow and White-tailed Swallow in Yabelo Wildlife Sanctuary in Ethiopia (Richard Mellanby 2005, awarded £850)
Conference participation funding in Ethiopia (Tadesse Gole 1996-2003, awarded £250)
Survey of waterbirds along Baro and Gilo rivers in Gambela region in Ethiopia (Tadesse Gole 1996-2003, awarded £740)
Gambia
Formation of bird ringing scheme in Gambia (Chris Lamsdell 2018, awarded £2,963)
Tracking Common Nightingales from the UK to West Africa in Gambia (Chris Hewson 2014, awarded £2,000)
Ghana
Avi-tourism for White-necked Picathartes Conservation, addressing Nest Predation in Ghana (Joseph Kwasi Afrifa 2024, awarded £2,990)
Saving threatened birds in Sui River forest in Ghana (Gilbert Adum 2018, awarded £3,000)
Population assessment and conservation of three critically endangered vulture species in Mole National Park and fringe communities in Ghana (Veronica Dandzo-Adzagudu 2018, awarded £2,000)
Population surveys, people’s perceptions and conservation of Hooded Vultures in Sekondi-Takoradi metropolitan area in Ghana (Solomon Kenyenso 2017, awarded £1,792)
Hooded Vulture survey in Accra metropolitan area in Ghana (Japheth Roberts 2013, awarded £1,430)
Out of Africa appeal in Ghana (British Trust for Ornithology 2012, awarded £400)
Sponsorship in Ghana (PAOC9 1996-2003, awarded £2,000)
Guinea
Emerald Starling survey in Sierra Leone and Guinea (Momoh Bai-Sesay & Papanie Bai-Sesay 2013, awarded £1,500)
Kenya
A project to expand knowledge of Sokoke Scops Owl distribution in Dakatcha Woodland, Kenya (Kirao Lennox, A Rocha 2025, awarded £2,945)
Youth for Sharpe’s Longclaw: engaging youth in conservation of birds and grasslands of Kinangop Plateau, Kenya (Martin Mwangi 2025, awarded £2,985)
Youth for Birds: Schools Bird Clubs in Lakes Elementaita and Nakuru, Kenya (Eston Kimaswoch 2024, awarded £3,000)
A project to conserve threatened birds, climate resilience, people and nature, Kiang’ombe Hill Forest in Kenya (James Mutunga Joshua 2024, awarded £3,000)
Avifaunal survey of the little-known, fragmented Nzaui forest ecosystem in Kenya (Cornelius Mulili Kyalo 2023, awarded £3,000)
A project to assess the influence of overhead electrical infrastructure on the mortality risk of raptors, with an emphasis on vultures in Kenya (Gerald Eyamtenga Osuka 2023, awarded £2,949)
Conservation of Hinde’s Babbler in Mutitu and Muumoni hill forests in Kenya (Peter Njeru 2022, awarded £3,000)
Abundance, diversity, and threats facing conservation of diurnal raptors in Lewa-Borana landscape and Ngare Ndare forest in Kenya (Eunice Kamau 2021, awarded £3,000)
Examining effectiveness of nest boxes for Sokoke Scops Owl in Kenya (Martin Mwangi 2021, awarded £2,982)
Combating illegal poisoning of waterbirds in Mwea irrigation scheme in Kenya (Peter Njoroge 2021, awarded £2,990)
Tackling illegal killing of vultures in Mara region in Kenya (Nature Kenya 2019, awarded £350)
Dakatcha Woodlands land purchase in Kenya (Nature Kenya 2019, awarded £20,000)
Population and habitat status of Turner’s Eremomela in South Nandi Forest in Kenya (James Mutunga Joshua 2019, awarded £2,999)
Grey Crowned Crane survey in Lake Victoria basin in Kenya (Rogers Makau 2018, awarded £2,942)
Assessing occurrence and status of Hinde’s Babbler between Thika and Nairobi in Kenya (Gladys Kung’u 2018, awarded £1,823)
Population and distribution of Sharpe’s Longclaw in Kenya (Samuel Ng’ang’a Bakari 2018, awarded £3,000)
Population status and factors affecting conservation and survival of Grey Crowned Crane at Lake Ol’ Bolossat in Kenya (Wanyoike Wamiti 2018, awarded £2,955)
Habitat perspective to conservation of Grey Crowned Crane in Mwea irrigation scheme and urbanised agro-ecosystem of Thika in Kenya (James Mutunga Joshua 2017, awarded £1,999)
Comparison of acoustic monitoring of bird species and point counts in Mount Kenya National Park in Kenya (Ciira Maina 2017, awarded £1,916)
Habitat preferences of Abyssinian Owl on Mount Kenya in Kenya (Darcy Ogada & Paul Muriithi 2016, awarded £1,991)
Avifauna survey of Mangea Hill forest in Kenya (Edwin Njuguna 2016, awarded £2,000)
Reassessment of status of Taita Thrush in Kenya (Luca Borghesio, Mwangi Githiru, Lawrence Wagura & James Maina Gichia 2016, awarded £1,500)
Movements of Sharpe’s Longclaw in montane grasslands in Kenya (Dominic Kimani 2016, awarded £1,964)
Hinde’s Babbler conservation activities in Kenya (Gabriel Ngale 2015, awarded £2,000)
Connecting forest fragments to save Taita Hills endemic birds in Kenya (Lawrence Wagura 2015, awarded £1,903)
Environmental education and awareness raising at Lake Elementaita and its environs in Kenya (Charles Mwangi Gitau 2015, awarded £1,883)
Population status and distribution of Maccoa Duck in Rift Valley and central wetlands in Kenya (Gladys Kung’u 2014, awarded £1,804)
Uaso Narok Forest Reserve avifaunal survey in Kenya (Amina Njoki 2014, awarded £1,380)
Effects of land cover changes on threatened birds of Mau Narok-Molo grasslands in Kenya (Wismer Cherono Bore 2014, awarded £1,600)
Taita Hills land lease in Kenya (Nature Kenya 2014, awarded £25,000)
Community conservation of Anyiko wetlands in Kenya (Zeph Migeni 2013, awarded £1,496)
Avifaunal survey of Karima Hill forest in Kenya (Edwin Gichohi Njuguna 2013, awarded £1,048)
Habitat mapping and participative research for conservation of Blue Swallow in Busia grasslands in Kenya (Maurice Ogoma 2013, awarded £1,500)
Avifaunal survey of Dzombo hill forest in Kenya (Esther Wangui 2013, awarded £1,996)
Avifaunal survey of Mount Kulal in Kenya (Lucy Muithui 2013, awarded £1,835)
Teaching conservation education in Taita Hills in Kenya (Lawrence Wagura 2013, awarded £1,347)
Avifaunal survey of Mbooni hilltop forests in Kenya (Rogers Makau, awarded £1,490)
Ecological survey and status of Blue Swallow in Ruma National Park in Kenya (Maurice Ogoma 2012, awarded £1,488)
Hinde’s Babbler survey in Kenya (Alex Syingi 2012, awarded £1,843)
Taita Apalis survey in Kenya (Luca Borghesio, Lawrence Wagura & Mwangi Githiru 2012, awarded £900)
Controlling waterbirds at fish farms sustainably and to minimise conflict in Kenya (Maurice Ogoma 2012, awarded £1,500)
Avifaunal survey of Kitobu forest in Kenya (Edson Mlamba 2012, awarded £1,971)
Creating community awareness of biodiversity value of Lake Ol’ Bolossat in Kenya (George Ndung’u Muigai 2012, awarded £860)
Role of mosquito-borne diseases in Lesser Flamingo die-offs in Kenya (Juliet Kinyua 2012, awarded £1,467)
Hinde’s Babbler resurvey in Kenya (Phil Shaw & Peter Njoroge 2011, awarded £940)
Avifaunal survey of Lake Kenyatta ecosystem in Kenya (preliminary report) (Maurice Ogoma 2011, awarded £1,000)
Effects of deforestation on Sokoke Pipit in Kenya (Nickson Otieno 2011, awarded £1,165)
Evaluation of land use changes on birds of Tana River delta and their habitats in Kenya (Joseph Mutahi Mwangi 2011, awarded £1,513)
Population survey and threat assessment of Williams’s Lark in Dida Galgalu desert in Kenya (Solomon Kipkoech 2011, awarded £1,090)
Status of Aberdare Cisticola in Aberdare National Park in Kenya (Philista Malaki 2010, awarded £800)
Records database to monitor common bird species in Kenya (Peter Njoroge 2010, awarded £1,000)
Ranger-based oxpecker monitoring programme for protected areas in Kenya (Alfred Owino 2010, awarded £900)
Yala Swamp community engagement activities in Kenya (Allai Orimba 2010, awarded £1,000)
Yala Swamp bird survey in Kenya (Martin Odino 2010, awarded £850)
Promoting vulture awareness in Kenya (Darcy Ogada 2010, awarded £1,000)
Avifaunal survey of North Nandi Forest in Kenya (Simon Musila & Alex Syingi 2008, awarded £1,000)
Reassessment of distribution and status of Sharpe’s Longclaw in Kenya (Luca Borghesio, Muchane Muchai & Kariuki Ndang’ang’a 2008, awarded £800)
Status of Amani Sunbird in Arabuko-Sokoke Forest in Kenya (Lucy Wamuyu Muithui & Philista Adhiambo 2008, awarded £650)
Identifying hotspots for birds around Lake Victoria in Kenya (Leonard Akwany Omondi 2008, awarded £850)
Avifaunal survey of Mandera and Daua River in Kenya (Lucy Wamuyu Muithui & Geoffery Mwangi 2008, awarded £800)
Status of Grey Parrot in Kakamega Forest and parrot trade surveys in Kenyan border towns in Kenya (Ireene Madindou & Ronald Mulwa 2007, awarded £900)
Bird survey in Kereita Hills in Kenya (Julius Kimani 2006, awarded £750)
Avifaunal survey of Namanga Hills Forest Reserve in Kenya (Wanyoike Wamiti, Henry Ndithia & Dominic Kimani 2006, awarded £1,000)
Implications of grassland quality for Jackson’s Widowbird and other birds of Mau Narok-Molo grasslands in Kenya (Josephine Nzilani & Geoffrey Mwangi 2006, awarded £900)
Dunga Swamp Site Support Group training in Kenya (Lake Victoria Sunset Birders 2006, awarded £800)
Hinde’s Babbler survey in Kenya (John Musina 2004, awarded £720)
Distribution and population size of Chapin’s Flycatcher in Kakamega Forest in Kenya (Simon Musila 1996-2003, awarded £750)
Habitat preferences of Abbott’s Starling and effects of logging on its population in Kikuyu Escarpment Forest in Kenya (Nickson Otieno 1996-2003, awarded £762)
Survey of highland grassland endemics in Mau Narok-Molo grasslands in Kenya (Kariuki Ndang’ang’a 1996-2003, awarded £1,067)
Taita White-eye survey in Kenya (Ronald Mulwa 1996-2003, awarded £420)
Testing effectiveness of nest boxes in conservation of woodland birds around Lake Naivasha in Kenya (Michael Maina Macharia 1996-2003, awarded £500)
Conservation education programmes in primary schools adjacent to Kakamega Forest in Kenya (Kakamega Guides Association & Solomon Mwangi 1996-2003, awarded £750)
Impacts of selective logging on Sokoke Pipit in Arabuko-Sokoke Forest in Kenya (Fabian Musila 1996-2003, awarded £750)
Lesotho
Project on acoustic surveys for White-winged Flufftails across Tanzania and Lesotho’s montane wetlands (Kyle Lloyd 2025, awarded £5,000)
Liberia
Presence of KBA trigger species in Grand Kru forests in Liberia (Clara Cassell 2020, awarded £2,992)
Liberian Greenbul expedition in Liberia (Ben Phalan & Michael Garbo 2012, awarded £1,980)
Libya
Census and ringing of Lesser Crested Tern in Libya (Hichem Azafzaf 2007, awarded £500)
Madagascar
A project for the conservation of endemic birds in the spiny dry forest of south-western Madagascar: strengthening skills in schools (Tiandraza Guiaume 2025, awarded £2,900)
A survey of the least known species, Dusky Tetraka, at northern known key sites in Madagascar (Lily-Arison René de Roland & Yverlin Pruvot 2023, awarded £3,000)
A project to Reverse the decline of Malagasy Pond Herons at Farafangana wetlands in Madagascar (Claude Jacquot Ralazampirenena 2023, awarded £3,000)
A project for the conservation of Helmet Vanga in Masoala National Park in Madagascar (Renel Bemaro 2022, awarded £2,000)
Census and monitoring of Malagasy Pond Herons in Manombo Special Reserve in Madagascar (Claude Jacquot Ralazampirenena 2022, awarded £2,768)
Distribution, population size and physico-chemical characters of water habitat of Sakalava Rail in Madagascar (Sama Zefania 2020, awarded £2,996)
Madagascar Sacred Ibis survey and community engagement in Mahavavy-Kinkony complex in Madagascar (Renel Bemaro 2019, awarded £2,500)
Bird survey of Ambonara wetlands in Madagascar (Andrew Bamford 2017, awarded £1,250)
Monitoring of Madagascar Jacana at key sites and estimation of population size in Madagascar (Sama Zefania & Sebastien Moehy 2017, awarded £1,998)
Population size and distribution of Madagascar Jacana in Madagascar (Sama Zefania & Sebastien Moehy 2016, awarded £1,936)
Madagascar Pochard appeal in Madagascar (Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust 2015, awarded £1,500)
Madagascar Sacred Ibis survey in Sahamalaza-Iles Radama National Park in Madagascar (Sylviane Volampeno 2014, awarded £1,500)
Updated status of Red-shouldered Vanga in Madagascar (Sama Zefania 2014, awarded £1,493)
Loza Bay waterbird survey in Madagascar (Felix Razafindrajao 2014, awarded £1,970)
Population density estimate of Red-shouldered Vanga in spiny forest habitat in Madagascar (Sama Zefania 2011, awarded £991)
Impact of habitat changes on spiny forest birds in Madagascar (Charlie Gardner 2010, awarded £756)
Promoting national public awareness in biodiversity conservation at Lake Tsimanampetsotsa National Park in Madagascar (Sama Zefania 2007, awarded £848)
Spiny forest expedition in Madagascar (Matthew Smith & Tsibara Mbohoahy 2007, awarded £1,000)
Sakalava Rail survey in Besalampy wetlands in Madagascar (Marc Rabenandrasana 2006, awarded £1,000)
Support for local bird fair in Madagascar (ASITY 2006, awarded £215)
Conservation biology of Madagascar Plover in Marambitsy Bay and production of waterbird brochure in Malagasy language in Madagascar (Sama Zefania 2004, awarded £998)
Lake Sariaka waterbird survey in Madagascar (Sama Zefania 1996-2003, awarded £750)
Survey of sites to try and find Alaotra Grebe in Madagascar (Project ZICOMA 1996-2003, awarded £1,115)
Madeira
Zino’s Petrel appeal in Madeira (BirdLife International 2010, awarded £250)
Malawi
A Preliminary assessment of Southern Ground Hornbills in Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve in Malawi (Sopani Sichinga 2023, awarded £2,335)
Status of Spotted Ground Thrush on Mount Mulanje in Malawi (Mathias D’haen 2020, awarded £4,234)
Vulture population assessment and density in Nyika National Park in Malawi (Amanda Harwood & Emma Stone 2018, awarded £1,985)
Wattled Crane survey on Nyika Plateau in Malawi (Sopani Sichinga 2018, awarded £2,000)
Environmental education and dissemination of bird activity book in Malawi (Wildlife and Environmental Society of Malawi 2011, awarded £1,496)
Status and viability of Lilian’s Lovebird in Liwonde National Park in Malawi(2010 awarded £960)
Status of Blue Swallow in Nyika National Park in Malawi (Potiphar Kaliba 2004, awarded £800)
Mali
Waterbird counts around Niono in Mali (Lassana Bagayogo 2006, awarded £900)
Ornithological exploration of dry evergreen forests in Mali (Françoise Dowsett-Lemaire & Bob Dowsett 2004, awarded £750)
Mauritius
A project to use camera traps to determine the causes of egg and chick failure in Mauritius Kestrels, Mauritius (Vikash Tatayah 2025, awarded £3,000)
A multi-species approach to confirm distribution of threatened Mauritian birds in the Bambou Mountains in the aftermath of Covid-19 through AudioMoth in Mauritius (Vikash Tatayah 2020, awarded £3,000)
Identifying and managing nest aggressors to protect Mauritius Olive White-eyes on Île aux Aigrettes in Mauritius (Nicolas Zuël & Jean Hugues Gardenne 2017, awarded £2,000)
Understanding PBFD infection cycles in Mauritius Parakeets and impacts of translocation on infection status in Mauritius (Deborah Fogell 2015, awarded £2,000)
Feasibility of re-introducing Mauritius Cuckooshrike and Mascarene Paradise Flycatcher to Ferney Valley in Mauritius (Nicolas Zuël & Nik Cole 2014, awarded £919)
Mauritius Olive White-eye recovery programme in Mauritius (Mauritian Wildlife Foundation 2007, awarded £750)
Translocation of Mauritius Fody to Île aux Aigrettes in Mauritius (Mauritian Wildlife Foundation 2005, awarded £500)
Morocco
Egyptian Vulture survey in Middle Atlas in Morocco (Mohamed Amezian 2016, awarded £2,000)
Biomonitoring and conservation of Northern Bald Ibis in Morocco (Mohamed Znari 2013, awarded £1,500)
Study and protection of Lesser Kestrel colony in Meknes in Morocco (Groupe d’Ornithologie du Maroc 1996-2003, awarded £688)
Mozambique
A project to safeguard Taita Falcons in the Niassa Special Reserve, Mozambique (Tonga Torcida 2025, awarded £3,000)
Bird diversity on Mount Gorongosa in Mozambique (Antonio Ngovene Junior 2019, awarded £3,000)
Movements and migration of Steppe Whimbrel in Maputo Bay with update in Mozambique (Gary Allport & Mariana Carvalho 2016, awarded £6,750)
Namuli Massif expedition in Mozambique (Claire Spottiswoode 1996-2003, awarded £250)
Namibia
Breeding ecology of Southern Carmine Bee-eater in Namibia (Jim Kairu 2018, awarded £2,960)
Population densities and distribution of vulture colonies around Waterberg Plateau Park in Namibia (Clare Buckley 2004, awarded £1,000)
Niger
Addressing knowledge gaps on Rüppell’s Vulture and Egyptian Vulture populations in Koutous massif in Niger (Cloé Pourchier 2021, awarded £2,991)
Nigeria
A project to estimate Population size and threat assessment of Northern Ground Hornbill, Nigeria (Yahkat Barshep 2024, awarded £2,971)
A project for the conservation of Yellow-casqued Hornbills in Okomu National Park in Nigeria (Thaddeus Pev 2023, awarded £2,914)
Avian exploratory survey of lowland forest patches at Anwase in Kwande area of Benue State in Nigeria (Waldi Gurumse 2021, awarded £2,820)
Hausa language as a tool for conservation education in Nigeria (Josiah Ibrahim 2019, awarded £2,742)
Creating awareness and developing skills for bird conservation in Kwara State secondary schools in Nigeria (Folaranmi Babalola 2018, awarded £2,950)
Aspects of breeding ecology of Green-breasted Bushshrike in Nigeria (Fatima James Ramzy 2017, awarded £1,902)
Abundance, distribution and genetic association of Anambra Waxbill in Niger Delta region in Nigeria (Ebenezer Olubunmi Coker 2014, awarded £1,775)
Status of Olive Ibis in Cross River State in Nigeria (Mbeson Emmanuel Bessong 2014, awarded £2,000)
Breeding biology and population status of Rosy Bee-eater on middle Niger River in Nigeria (Chima Nwaogu & Shiiuwa Manu 2013, awarded £2,553)
Training workshop on citizen science and bird conservation in Nigeria (Oluwabunmi Jegede 2013, awarded £1,297)
Yellow-breasted Boubou sound data analysis in Nigeria (Samuel Temidayo Osinubi 2010, awarded £900)
Effects of oil spills and gas flaring on waterbirds in Niger Delta in Nigeria (Rufus Idris 2007, awarded £780)
Vulture survey in Yankari Game Reserve in Nigeria (Talatu Tende 2006, awarded £850)
Publication of activity manual for young people visiting Lekki Nature Reserve in Nigeria (Nigerian Conservation Foundation 1996-2003, awarded £800)
Survey of Barn Swallow roost in Itu wetlands in Nigeria (Nigerian Conservation Foundation 1996-2003, awarded £1,000)
Rwanda
A project on Planet Birdsong Foundation Bird Sound Recording Using Citizen Science Methods in Rwanda (Mbonigaba Jean de Dieu 2024, awarded £3,000)
A project to assess the Population size, distribution and community’s perceptions about vultures in Rwanda (Thomas Kanyempura 2022, awarded £2,990)
Compilation of traditional ornithological knowledge for long-term conservation of birds in Rwanda (Laure Rurangwa 2022, awarded £3,000)
Waterbird counts in Rwanda (Callixte Gatali 2021, awarded £2,500)
Vulture survey in Kigali in Rwanda (Gilbert Micomyiza 2017, awarded £2,000)
Biodiversity survey in Akanyaru wetlands in Rwanda (Claudien Nsabagasani 2008, awarded £1,000)
BirdLife South Africa internship in Rwanda (Tharcisse Ukizintambara 1996-2003, awarded £400)
Saint Helena
Sao Tome
A project to search for nests of the São Tomé Storm-petrel, São Tomé and Príncipe (Ricardo Faustino de Lima 2025, awarded £4,600)
A project to assess the Breeding ecology of Principe Thrush in São Tomé and Príncipe (Taiwo Adams 2022, awarded £5,000)
Acoustic monitoring of the Scops owl and other threatened species on Príncipe Island in São Tomé and Príncipe (Bárbara Freitas 2021, awarded £4,980)
Building capacity for seabird research on Príncipe in São Tomé and Príncipe (Yodiney dos Santos & Frazer Sinclair 2019, awarded £1,870)
Implications of seed dispersal by birds for forest conservation in São Tomé and Príncipe (Ana Isabel Cavaco Pinto Coelho 2015, awarded £1,631)
Endangered species recovery in São Tomé and Príncipe (Rob Sheldon 2012, awarded £500)
Senegal
Sponsorship in Senegal (PAOC14 2016, awarded £4,275)
Bird surveys in Niokolo-Koba National Park in Senegal (Groupement d’intérêt économique des guides du Parc National du Niokolo-Koba 2015, awarded £2,000)
Monitoring of Aquatic Warbler habitats in Ndiaël basin/Surveillance des habitats du Phragmite Aquatique dans le bassin Ndiaël in Senegal (Cosima Tegetmeyer 2014, awarded £2,960)
Training workshop on bird monitoring techniques for eco-guides and rangers of Niokolo-Koba National Park in Senegal (Groupement d’intérêt économique des guides du Parc National du Niokolo-Koba 2014, awarded £1,550)
Seychelles
Translocation of Seychelles Warbler and Seychelles Fody to Denis Island in Seychelles (Nature Seychelles 2004, awarded £750)
Production of reserve guide in Creole language in Seychelles (Aride Island Nature Reserve 1996-2003, awarded £400)
Sierra Leone
Indigenous language guide to common birds in Sierra Leone (Papanie Bai-Sesay & Andrea Haffner 2021, awarded £2,622)
Promoting bird clubs and bird conservation in Sierra Leone (Papanie Bai-Sesay & Momoh Bai-Sesay 2020, awarded £2,834)
Biodiversity surveys of Lake Sonfon and its environs in Sierra Leone (Papanie Bai-Sesay 2016, awarded £2,000)
Somalia
Somali Pigeon survey in Somalia (Abdi Jama 2011, awarded £2,000)
Vulture survey in Somalia (Abdi Jama 2010, awarded £1,100)
South Africa
Avian AI – generating acoustic training data for automated recognition of avian species found in South Africa (Tess Gridley 2024, Cat Nadin, awarded £3,000)
Training and upskilling of African Penguin and seabird rangers in South Africa (Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds 2023, awarded £2,666)
Conservation of Black Harriers through protection of breeding sites and reduced risk of wind farm mortalities in South Africa (Gareth Tate 2021, awarded £1,950)
White-winged Flufftail conservation in South Africa (Kyle Lloyd 2020, awarded £3,000)
Creating community bird-monitoring and urban rehabilitation protocols for Cape Town in South Africa (Frances Taylor 2019, awarded £3,000)
Conserving Botha’s Lark and its threatened grassland habitat in South Africa (Mauritz de Bruin 2018, awarded £2,000)
Ecology and conservation of intra-African migrant birds in Uganda and South Africa (Samuel Temidayo Osinubi 2017, awarded £3,000)
Conserving Botha’s Lark and its threatened grassland habitat in South Africa (Mauritz de Bruin 2016, awarded £2,000)
Drivers of Martial Eagle declines in Kruger National Park in South Africa (Arjun Amar 2013, awarded £1,500)
White-winged Flufftail research work in South Africa and Ethiopia (BirdLife South Africa & Ethiopian Wildlife and Natural History Society 2013, awarded £1,194)
Threat of poisons to Southern Ground Hornbills and recommended conservation actions in South Africa (Lucy Kemp & Gerhard Verdoorn 2013, awarded £1,500)
Incidence of PBFD in Cape Parrot population in South Africa (Steve Boyes 2010, awarded £820)
Southern Masked Weaver and other passerine movements on Cape Peninsula in South Africa (Dieter Oschadleus 2010, awarded £500)
Taita Falcon resurvey in South Africa (Andrew Jenkins 2010, awarded £300)
Sponsorship in South Africa (PAOC12 2008, awarded £2,549)
Coordinated Avifaunal Roadcounts in South Africa (Donella Young 2008, awarded £800)
Coordinated avifaunal roadcounts in South Africa (Donella Young 2006, awarded £800)
Status of Bearded Vulture in KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa (Mao Angua 2005, awarded £750)
Eradication of House Crows in Cape Town in South Africa (Western Cape Nature Conservation Board 2005, awarded £1,000)
Population survey of Taita Falcon in Drakensberg escarpment region in South Africa (Andrew Jenkins 2005, awarded £750)
Purchase of bird ringing equipment for University of Natal students in South Africa (Mark Brown 1996-2003, awarded £390)
White-winged Flufftail research work in South Africa (Middlepunt Wetland Trust 1996-2003, awarded £500)
Grey-headed Parrot study in South Africa (Craig Symes 1996-2003, awarded £300)
South Sudan
Avifauna survey of Bandingilo National Park in South Sudan (Gift Simon Demaya 2016, awarded £1,870)
Sudan
Use of sewage ponds by birds in Khartoum State and their influence on bird distribution in the region in Sudan (Marwa Taha & Tom Jenner 2014, awarded £1,575)
Egyptian Vulture survey on Red Sea coast in Sudan (Ivaylo Angelov 2010, awarded £1,000)
Tanzania
Understanding socio-economic dimensions towards conservation of endemic lovebirds in Tanzania (Michael Andrew Jaka 2022, awarded £2,970)
Assessing illegal bird bushmeat trade and methods used in capturing birds around Mkungunero-Swagaswaga ecosystem in Tanzania (Shadia Ibrahim Kilwanila 2020, awarded £2,982)
Training on IBA monitoring in Tanzania (Emmanuel Mgimwa 2020, awarded £3,000)
Bird walks and waterbird counts to raise awareness in bird conservation in Tanzania (Nature Tanzania 2018, awarded £3,000)
Investigating illegal trade in owls’ eggs in Tanzania (Petro Samwel 2017, awarded £1,222)
Population size, distribution and conservation status of Usambara Weaver in Eastern Arc Mountains in Tanzania (Emmanuel Fidelis Mgimwa 2016, awarded £2,000)
Bird survey of Mount Nilo in Tanzania (Victor Mkongewa 2015, awarded £1,500)
Uluguru Bushshrike survey in Tanzania (Chacha Werema 2014, awarded £2,000)
Trialling forest management solutions for Long-billed Forest Warbler in Amani Nature Reserve in Tanzania (Nsajigwa Kyonjola 2013, awarded £1,500)
Response of bird communities to recent fires in Serengeti ecosystem in Tanzania (Elliot Kinsey 2013, awarded £1,500)
Sponsorship in Tanzania (PAOC13 2012, awarded £5,470)
Anthropogenic threats to Jackson’s Widowbird in Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania (Francis Kandoya 2008, awarded £500)
Impacts of Mpingo harvesting on coastal forest birds in Tanzania (James Bray & Dave Andrews 2008, awarded £1,000)
Bird surveys in Kilwa district coastal forests in Tanzania (Elias Mungaya 2007, awarded £860)
Uvidunda Mountains bird survey in Tanzania (Jeremiah Kyomo 2007, awarded £1,000)
Observations of threatened birds in East Usambara mountains in Tanzania (Luca Borghesio 2006, awarded £675)
Observations of threatened birds in West Usambara Mountains in Tanzania (Billy Munisi & Martin Joho 2004, awarded £300)
Survey of coastal bird populations in Dar-es-Salaam in Tanzania (Abdu Karekoona 2004, awarded £750)
Effects of forest fragmentation in East Usambara Mountains: interactions between seed dispersers and trees whose seeds they disperse in Tanzania (Norbert Cordeiro 1996-2003, awarded £259)
Togo
A project to assess population of Northern Ground-hornbills and threats to its conservation in Fazao-Malfakassa National Park, Togo (Lin-Ernni Mikégraba Kaboumba 2025, awarded £2,900)
Tristan da Cunha
Tristan penguins appeal in Tristan da Cunha (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds 2011, awarded £1,250)
Tunisia
Sponsorship in Tunisia (PAOC11 2004, awarded £1,850)
Uganda
Investigation of the population dynamics and Ethno-Ornithology of the Critically Endangered Ruppell’s Griffon Vulture, Uganda (Ivan Oruka 2025, awarded £3,000)
A project to survey Fox’s Weaver in North-eastern Uganda (Jonathan Onongo 2024, awarded £2,465)
A project to survey Karamoja Apalis in North-eastern Uganda (Salmah Jombela 2024, awarded £2,508)
Bird Trips for the Village Bird Club Members near Kibale National Park in Uganda (Sunbird Hill, Julia Lloyd 2024, awarded £2,163)
Replicating village bird clubs around Kibale National Park in Uganda (Julia Lloyd 2021, awarded £2,880)
Digital marketing training for bird guides in Fort Portal and Kibale Conservation Area in Uganda (Charlotte Beauvoisin 2021, awarded £853)
Karamoja Apalis survey in Uganda (Jombela Salmah 2021, awarded £2,500)
Fox’s Weaver survey in Uganda (Jonathan Onongo 2020, awarded £2,976)
Training and books for local bird guides in Uganda (Sherry McKelvie & Alfred Twinomujuni 2016, awarded £350)
Population status of Hooded Vulture in major urban centres in Uganda (Micheal Kibuule 2016, awarded £1,000)
Fox’s Weaver survey in Uganda (Roger Skeen 2015, awarded £2,000)
Birding activities in Kibale Forest primary schools in Uganda (Emily Otali 2015, awarded £1,963)
Status and distribution of Grauer’s Swamp Warbler in south-west region in Uganda (Lydia Tushabe-Rugogamu 2015, awarded £2,000)
Nahan’s Partridge survey in Uganda & DRC (Eric Sande 2015, awarded £3,000)
Status of Grey Crowned Crane in Doho wetlands in Uganda (Sarah Nachuha 2013, awarded £1,500)
Breeding status of Grey Crowned Crane in Kampala wetlands in Uganda (Dylis Ndibaisa 2012, awarded £1,500)
Student projects in Uganda (Makerere University 2012, awarded £720)
Karamoja Apalis survey in Uganda (Michael Opige & Roger Skeen 2011, awarded £540)
Student internships for Makerere University in Uganda (Tiwonge Mzumara 2010, awarded £1,330)
Student internship in Uganda (Makerere University 2008, awarded £300)
Annual survival and breeding success of Stripe-breasted Tit in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda (Phil Shaw & Douglas Sheil 2008, awarded £642)
Status of Oberländer’s Ground Thrush in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda (Thomas Gottschalk 2007, awarded £900)
Small grants for students’ bird studies in Uganda (Makerere University 2007, awarded £300)
Nahan’s Partridge survey in Kibale and Semliki National Parks in Uganda (Eric Sande 2006, awarded £550)
Small grants for students’ bird studies in Uganda (Makerere University 2005, awarded £300)
Small grants for students’ bird studies in Uganda (Makerere University 2004, awarded £300)
Small grants for students’ bird studies in Uganda (Makerere University 1996-2003, awarded £500)
Expert workshop on species data and information sharing in Uganda (Albertine Rift Conservation Society 1996-2003, awarded £1,000)
Purchase of equipment for bird guides in Uganda (Uganda Bird Guides Club 1996-2003, awarded £65)
Birds as indicators of biodiversity change with agricultural intensification in Uganda (Dianah Nalwanga 1996-2003, awarded £500)
Sponsorship for Uganda (PAOC10 1996-2003, awarded £3,325)
Conservation status of papyrus endemics and taxonomic status of Papyrus Yellow Warbler in Uganda and Kenya (Ilya Maclean & Achilles Byaruhanga 1996-2003, awarded £1,000)
Nahan’s Partridge surveys in Budongo, Bugoma and Mabira Forests in Uganda (Christine Dranzoa 1996-2003, awarded £615)
Purchase of binoculars and field guides for St Agnes School, Nattyole, wildlife club in Uganda (Edward Ssebukyu 1996-2003, awarded £100)
Zambia
First survey of waterbird nesting colonies on the Barotse floodplain in Zambia (Jonah Gula 2023, awarded £2,500)
Unravelling phylobiogeography of Zambezi River basin to inform conservation actions for Lilian’s and Black-cheeked Lovebirds in Zambia (Sascha Dueker 2021, awarded £4,963)
Conservation management of buffer zone surrounding Kasanka National Park in Zambia (Kasanka Trust 2019, awarded £7,500)
Assessment of factors influencing distribution and abundance of Black-cheeked Lovebird within its native range in Zambia (Chaona Phiri 2018, awarded £2,460)
Population demography and spatial ecology of Saddle-billed Storks in Greater Kafue and Liuwa ecosystems in Zambia (Jonah Gula 2018, awarded £4,793)
Vulture survey in Luano Valley in Zambia (Chaona Phiri 2018, awarded £2,980)
Bird ringing course in Zambia (AFRING Zambia 2008, awarded £500)
Assessment of Chaplin’s (Zambian) Barbet for Red Listing purposes in Zambia (Lizanne Roxburgh 2006, awarded £590)
Zimbabwe
A Citizen science project and community-based research to promote conservation of Secretarybird in Nyanga IBA in Zimbabwe (Courage Tanatswa Chimbetete 2024, awarded £3,000)
Sponsorship in Zimbabwe (PAOC15 2022, awarded £9,493)
Population, distribution and viability of Black Storks in Kwekwe in Zimbabwe (Kumbirai Karen Chiro 2022, awarded £3,000)
Training youth club members in identifying and monitoring birds of Mavhuradonha Wilderness Area in Zimbabwe (Ronald Chirimuta 2022, awarded £2,998)
Conservation of Blue Swallows in Nyanga IBA in Zimbabwe (Shingirai Sakarombe 2020, awarded £2,991)
Status, distribution and habitat viability of Lilian’s Lovebird in Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe (Abigail Karimanzira 2020, awarded £2,976)
Population and habitat viability assessment for Southern Ground Hornbill in Matobo Hills and surrounding areas in Zimbabwe (Merlyn Nomusa Nkomo 2018, awarded £3,000)
Reducing impacts of gill netting on waterbirds at Lake Chivero in Zimbabwe (Innocent Magunje 2016, awarded £1,914)
Mapping five vulture species’ nesting sites on protected land in north-west region in Zimbabwe (Roger Parry 2015, awarded £2,000)
Conservation of Swynnerton’s Robin in Bvumba highlands in Zimbabwe (Peter Magosvongwe & BirdLife Zimbabwe 2012, awarded £1,500)
Analysis of long-term bird ringing data from Eastern Highlands in Zimbabwe (Dale Hanmer 1996-2003, awarded £400)
Cataloguing of bird skins in Natural History Museum, Bulawayo in Zimbabwe (Richard Dean 1996-2003, awarded £500)
Survey of two species of robins in Eastern Highlands in Zimbabwe (BirdLife Zimbabwe 1996-2003, awarded £125)
Ornithology training courses for undergraduates in Zimbabwe (Ornithological Association of Zimbabwe 1996-2003, awarded £500)