🧵 Not all human–wildlife stories are defined by conflict. In northern Malawi, people follow the greater honeyguide to bee nests; in return, the bird feeds on wax and larvae. My MSc research documented a cooperation rooted in trust, tradition, and mutual benefit. #ornithology #BOU2026 1/6

On the way to Chilinda Camp in Nyika National Park, while searching for the Grey Crowned Crane, white stork appeared in the open grassland—an unexpected but memorable encounter. What you find along the way matters just as much as what you set out to see. #NyikaNationalPark #Birding #Conservation