Monrovia, June 9 -- On a rainy morning eight years ago, a group of nature enthusiasts woke up early on a Sunday morning to look for birds. The gathering, organised by the Society for the Conservation of Nature of Liberia (SCNL), was supported by the then-German ambassador's wife.

By Manon Verchot and Sanshey Biswas

Since that day, at 6AM on the second Sunday of every month, they try to meet in a different location, usually somewhere near or in Monrovia. Together, they document which bird species they see. And they share their findings with their partners, BirdLife International.

On June 8th 2025, they gathered to celebrate the eighth anniversary near a lagoon in Congo Town. The group made their way to a dune sandwiched by the sea and t...