Kenya is one of the raptor-rich countries in the world. Of the 330 known species of raptors (birds of prey), 83 are found in Kenya. But they face constant dangers. The Augur buzzard, once one of Kenya’s most common raptors, could disappear in the next 10 years according to recent research.
“The three biggest threats to birds of prey are power lines, poison and people,” said Simon Thomsett, the founder of the Kenya Bird of Prey Trust (KBoPT). He has spent all is life working with raptors.
