Maloti Bird Gallery & Archives

29/05/2026

Bearded Vulture prefers bones to meat. The overall diet was estimated at 70% bone with marrow, 25% meat and 5% skin - Food choice of Bearded Vulture, Gypaetus barbarous in Southern Africa, PhD research of C.J Brown.

Know your birds.

Photo Courtesy: Sonja Krüger

16/04/2026

Bearded Vulture | Gypaetus barbatus | Ntsu kobobo

Lesotho is the last stronghold in southern Africa of this large bird which scavenges for bones of dead animals and obtains the marrow from them by dropping them from a height so that they smash onto rocks below. It builds its nest on inaccessible cliff ledges, and although difficult to observe, that the older chick practices Cainism, eliminating it's younger sibling.

If you would like to see this bird of importance to Lesotho book your trip with us and we will take you to Vulture restaurants and to Vulture nesting sides.

Whether you are a tourist, student or researcher we also have materials for you to learn about this iconic bird.



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21/03/2025

National Tree Planting Day in Lesotho, aligning with the theme “Forests and Food".

On this special day, as we join across all districts to plant trees, let us remember the profound connection between forests and food. Trees are not just a source of shade and beauty—they are the lifeline of our ecosystems, our communities, and our future.

🌱 Forests provide:
- Food security:Fruits, nuts, and medicinal plants that nourish our bodies.
- Healthy ecosystems: Habitats for wildlife and pollinators that sustain agriculture.
- Climate resilience:Protection against soil erosion, floods, and droughts.

Today, as we dig the soil and plant each sapling, we are sowing seeds of hope. Hope for a greener Lesotho, hope for sustainable food systems, and hope for a brighter future for generations to come.

Let this day remind us that every tree we plant is a step toward healing our land, securing our food, and preserving our heritage. Together, we can grow forests that feed not just our bodies, but also our souls.

💚 Join the movement!Share your tree-planting photos and stories using the
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Happy National Tree Planting Day, Lesotho! 🌿

06/12/2024

Lets'eng-la-Letsie

Lets'eng-la-Letsie. 01/07/04; Quthing; 434 ha; 30°20'S 028°12'E. A highland wetland about 200 km southeast of the capital city Maseru, part of the Lets'eng-la-Letsie (not yet gazetted) protected area, which was designated in 2001 as a component of the Conserving Mountain Biodiversity in Southern Lesotho (CMBSL) project. It consists of a human-made lake with a mean depth of about 1 m and its associated catchment area. The main vegetation types are Afromontane and Afroalpine formations that are dominated by grasses and show high biodiversity and endemism levels. A number of vulnerable species occur among the 110 bird species recorded at this site, including the Wattled and Blue Cranes, the Lesser Kestrel and the Bald Ibis. The site is currently used as grazing land and is important for provision of grass for thatching, as a source of water, medicinal plants and wood, and for fishing. Given the free access/open property nature of the site it suffers from overstocking, overgrazing and erosion, as well as overexploitation of its natural resources. No management plan exists as yet for the Ramsar site, although there are plans, which have raised controversy, to fence off the area for the re-introduction of large mammals and development of tourism facilities. Ramsar site no. 1388.

Source: The Convention on Wetlands

28/11/2024

Do you agree with that the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) has failed to address Africa's Pressing climate concerns eg Inadequate Adaptation Finance.
LCOY Lesotho
Africa Coalition For Sustainable Energy and Access

27/11/2024

LCOY we are doing this tomorrow and Friday thank you for recognizing us to be part of this great event. 🇱🇸

12/11/2024

All forests shall be managed in accordance with the principles of sustainable development

04/11/2024

Rehabilitation of Letša-La-Letsie(Ramsar Site)

A prominent wetland in the country, it is a source of Quthing river which is a major tributary of the Senqu river. Feasibility study was taken, monitoring the degree of degradation and also investigate the posibility of constructing the new dam retention. The status of the wetland is deteriorating due to silting, erosion and poor management. Certain majors have to be taken to bring the status of the wetland as it is the Ramsar wetland which about five countries rely on.

The wetland is indeed under invasion of grazing animals, animal posts and animals dip located South Eastern side of the wetland which threatens the water quality.

The information from National Resource Government Dialogue held by Regeneration of Landscape and Livelihoods - Roll Project .

The Convention on Wetlands

04/11/2024