{"id":82021,"date":"2025-07-14T15:57:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T15:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/gambia-promotes-birdwatching-tourism-at-global-birdfair"},"modified":"2025-07-14T17:22:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T17:22:45","slug":"gambia-promotes-birdwatching-tourism-at-global-birdfair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/gambia-promotes-birdwatching-tourism-at-global-birdfair","title":{"rendered":"Gambia Promotes Birdwatching Tourism at Global Birdfair"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard), in partnership with The Gambia Experience and the Birdwatchers Association of The Gambia, showcased the country\u2019s birdwatching potential at the Global Birdfair 2025, held from July 11\u201313 at Rutland Water in the United Kingdom.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>As the world\u2019s largest annual gathering of birding and conservation communities, the Global Birdfair attracted over 10,000 participants from more than 65 countries. This year\u2019s fair focused on the conservation of ocean bird species, particularly efforts to reduce by-catch of seabirds in the southern Pacific Ocean through sustainable fishing practices.<\/p>\n<p>The Gambia\u2019s participation aimed to position the country as a leading destination for eco-tourism and birdwatching in West Africa. With over 550 recorded bird species and a wide variety of habitats from mangroves and wetlands to savannas and coastal forests The Gambia remains one of the continent\u2019s most accessible and rewarding destinations for bird enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<p>Leading the Gambian delegation was Adama Njie, Director of Tourism Promotion at GTBoard\u2019s UK Office. A key highlight was a presentation by Yahya Barry of the Birdwatchers Association of The Gambia, delivered at the Plover Marquee. His talk, titled \u201cWhy The Gambia Is Famous for Birdwatching in West Africa,\u201d attracted more than 80 international birders and received enthusiastic feedback.<\/p>\n<p>The delegation engaged with stakeholders, tour operators, and eco-travel advocates, promoting The Gambia as a safe, sustainable, and nature-rich destination.<\/p>\n<p>Through its active presence at the Global Bird fair, The Gambia reinforced its commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable tourism, while strengthening its global appeal among the birding and nature travel community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. 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