The ebb and flow of the tides on make the mud and sand flats of Mida Creek lagoon on the Indian Ocean a perfect bird habitat. But their numbers are in decline. Conservationists hope eco-tourism will help keep stocks steady.
More from this edition of Eco-at-Africa: http://www.dw.com/en/eco-at-africa-the-environment-magazine-2016-09-03/e-19466346-9798
