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Originally published by Kenyanstop
November 8, 2025
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Surprise as Migratory Bird from Russia Found Stuck in Fishing Net in Siaya

The bird, which had travelled over 8,000 kilometres from Russia, was found by a group of fishermen heading out to the lake for a fishing expedition...
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A migratory osprey, originating from Russia and having traveled over 8,000 kilometres, was found entangled in a fishing net in Siaya County, Kenya. Fishermen rescued the bird, which was then taken into the care of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS).
- The bird's Russian origin was confirmed by an identification tag on its left leg, a tool used for research and conservation.
- KWS's Deputy County Warden Mr. Byatt Shikanga oversaw the bird's initial care, and it is now at the Raptor Centre in Soysambu Conservancy for rehabilitation under Head of KWS Veterinary Department Dr. Isaac Lekolool and raptor specialist Dr. Simon Thomsett.
- Ospreys are known for long-distance migrations, with some populations traveling up to 10,000 km annually, and East Africa is a common stopover for birds from the Palaearctic region.
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