Munir Virani

Sri Lanka: mentoring the next generation—breeding Black Shaheen pair recorded. سريلانكا: تأهيل الجيل القادم—تسجيل زوج متكاثر من الشاهين الأسود. #MBZRCF #RaptorConservation

May the fourth be with you

Before the World Wakes open.substack.com/pub/munirviran…

From Mongolia to Boise Saker Skies: The Legacy of X26 premieres May 1. 27,000 poles. 5,000 nests. 25,000+ fledglings. 🎬 @mbzraptorfund 📍 Archives of Falconry #SakerSkies #MBZRCF

The Morning the Mountains Held Everything open.substack.com/pub/munirviran… #dirkkempthorne #kempthorne #londonmarathon #sabastiansawe #kenya #boise #idaho

Our podcast has over 2,500 downloads! buzzsprout.com/2502210/achiev…

Another exciting episode on #talonsofhope featuring John Goodell about the work of @archivesoffalconry

From Madagascar to the field.. protecting Sooty Falcons through science and action. من مدغشقر إلى الميدان.. حماية صقر السخام بالعلم والعمل. #MBZRCF #RaptorConservation

On Earth Day, we reaffirm our commitment to safeguarding biodiversity and protecting the natural systems that sustain life. We continue working to conserve raptors and their habitats through science and partnerships. #EarthDay #MBZRCF #Biodiversity

A Cheetah at Ranthambhore open.substack.com/pub/munirviran… #earthday On Earth Day, a cheetah walked back into Ranthambhore for the first time in seventy years. I saw my first dead vulture in that same park in April 2000. This is a short note about what it means to watch a place you love

Built for extremes, the Steller’s Sea Eagle thrives in harsh coastal environments and plays a key role in maintaining healthy marine ecosystems. يتكيف عقاب ستيلر البحري مع البيئات الساحلية القاسية، ويلعب دوراً مهماً في الحفاظ على توازن النظم البيئية البحرية. #Raptors #MBZRCF

Each nest reveals key data on raptor survival and habitats. يوفّر كل عش بيانات مهمة عن بقاء الجوارح وموائلها. #MBZRCF #RaptorConservation #Biodiversity

munirvirani.substack.com/p/what-does-a-… @GaryWoodland @NASAArtemis @NASA @PGATOUR @YasLinksGC @birdsbeaknews

Artist in a Scientist's Body open.substack.com/pub/munirviran… I was the shy kid. The one who watched from the corner. The one who let his younger brother do the talking. The one who walked an hour in the dark just to get to cricket practice because he didn't know how to ask for a ride.

Great job by #zimbabwe for their win against #Australia @cricketworldcup

@RameezRaja62 you keep calling Shubham as Shubman. Please get the name right sir

Happy New Year 2026 🦅 Wishing a year of hope, nature, and conservation taking flight. 🌍 سنة سعيدة على الجميع 2026 🦅 نتمنى عاماً يزدهر فيه الأمل والطبيعة وحماية الطيور الجارحة. 🌍 #HappyNewYear #MBZRCF #HopeTakesFlight #RaptorConservation

𝐀 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐚𝐲𝐚, 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 An Osprey, a long-distance migratory bird from Russia and other parts of Europe, touched down in Kenya, captivating both locals and wildlife experts alike. On the morning of Friday, the 7th of November 2025, this fish-eating bird of prey, wearing a Russian identification tag on its left leg, (bird experts attach these tags and transmitters to gather data for research and conservation efforts) got entangled in a fishing net. The fishermen safely extracted the bird from the net and brought it to the home of Mr. Joanes Oraro in Ugingo Village, Usigu Sub-location, Central Yimbo Location. This quickly drew the attention of the community, as reported by Village Elder Mr. Eric Omuok. Responding swiftly, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Siaya team, led by Deputy County Warden Mr. Byatt Shikanga, took immediate action to ensure the bird’s safety. The exhausted feathered traveler from the Palaearctic region was carefully secured and put under expert supervision. Under the guidance of Dr. Isaac Lekolool, Head of the KWS Veterinary Department, and Dr. Simon Thomsett, a renowned raptor specialist and rehabilitator, the Osprey was transferred to the Raptor Centre in Soysambu Conservancy, where it will undergo detailed medical examination, monitoring, and rehabilitation. The bird will eventually be released back into the wild to continue its journey. We wish to thank the community for their vigilance and support, highlighting the crucial role the public plays in wildlife conservation in Kenya, and also acknowledge and appreciate the continued partnership with avian experts at the @museumsofkenya (NMK) and the Kenya Bird of Prey Trust (KBPT). This remarkable visitor serves as a vivid reminder of the incredible journeys migratory birds undertake and underpins the global connections that link us through the natural world. We encourage the public to report sick or injured wild animals via our toll-free number 0800 597 000, WhatsApp 0726 610509, or to the nearest KWS station for immediate intervention. #TunzaMaliYako #PartnershipsForWildlife

Talons of Hope podcast about raptors and the hope that champions bring is also now on Amazon Music music.amazon.com/podcasts/31c91…

open.spotify.com/episode/5t4YHk… don’t forget to listen to the very first episode of #talonsofhope with Dr Jayson Ibanez. @phileaglefdn @peregrinefund