Ansu Jawara

senior member of research and development of The Gambia birdwatchers association

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The Gambia - Senegal

Choose Ansu “The Professor” Jawara

as your bird guide and let him turn

your birding dreams into reality.

Biography

Ansu has been passionate about birdwatching since his school days. After completing high school, he devoted himself fully to the field and has grown to become one of the top bird guides in The Gambia. His deep experience and expertise have earned him widespread recognition among birdwatchers across the country.

Ansu is a senior member of the Research and Development team within The Gambia Birdwatchers Association. His sharp eyesight, quick identification skills, and discoveries of rare species have earned him the affectionate title “Professor” from fellow bird guides—a nickname well-recognized throughout The Gambia.

Born and raised in the countryside—an area rich in birdlife and natural beauty—Ansu developed an exceptional understanding of birds from an early age. Over the years, he has spent countless summers conducting research and even creating waterholes to make birdwatching easier and more enjoyable for visitors and photographers. One of his well-known projects is the waterhole at Bulock Forest, where species such as Green and Red-winged Pittas, Black-faced Firefinches, and others come to drink.

These are just a few examples of Ansu’s achievements. Whether you are a seasoned birder traveling the world or a beginner looking for an introduction to the birds of The Gambia, Senegal, or even butterflies, dragonflies, and general nature—Ansu offers an unforgettable experience.

With Ansu as your guide, expect memorable moments, rare sightings, and a birdwatching holiday you will want to repeat again and again.

Choose Ansu “The Professor” Jawara

as your bird guide and let him turn

your birding dreams into reality.

Specialties

Birds

Waterholes

Butterflies

Local community

Discoveries

Dicoveries

  • 2010 February 14: First Gambian bird guide to record the Little Green Woodpecker at Abuko Nature Reserve—also the first official record for The Gambia.
  • 2011: Discovered a Peel’s Fishing Owl in Bulock, his home village—an unusual sighting since it was found on land near the river. This record was later confirmed in 2015.
  • 2013: His highlight was spotting the White-crested Tiger Bittern (Tiger Heron).
  • 2015 January 2: Gained national attention by spotting one of the most sought-after species on the Gambian bird list at Kotu Bridge—unexpectedly far from where it was believed to occur: the African Finfoot