Mike Roseblade and Jane Morris organised and managed the weekend very successfully despite the threatened adverse weather. Over 120 different species were seen or heard. Some of the specials are…
Month: January 2013
Cape Parrot Big Birding Day May 2013
Join us in our annual evening and morning Cape Parrot count to help save one of South Africa’s most endangered birds. Contact: Prof Colleen T. Downs School of Life Sciences,…
New Publication: Parrots of Africa, Madagascar and the Mascarene Islands
Parrots of Africa, Madagascar and the Mascarene Islands Author: Mike Perrin EAN: 9781868145522 Publication Date: 2012 Dimensions and Pages: 240 x 210 mm, 400pp Format: Hardcover Recommended Price: R580 To…
Mbona Feedback
What a Day! After a very misty and rainy Saturday, Sunday was almost perfect. Twenty members made the 6am start at the Mbona entrance gate and they were not disappointed. Before the…
Highover – Hella Hella Weekend Outing
Friday 18 to 20 January. Weekend Away at Highover – Hella Hella with Mike Roseblade and Jane Morris. A beautiful campsite on the banks of the Umkomaas River. Chalets at…
Palmiet – Wednesday 8:30
A reminder that there will be a birding outing this Wednesday morning at 08h30 at Palmiet NR in Westville. If you are free, why not come along and have a…
WHEN GOOD BIRDING GOES BAD
Theatre – looking ahead: KickstArt Presents Twitch WHEN GOOD BIRDING GOES BAD Elizabeth Sneddon theatre: 7-24 February A new South African Comedy by Robert Fridjhon Twitch, the world premiere of…
Atlasing? – Steps to produce a Pentad Map:
Steps to produce a Pentad Map: Click here to get to ADU’s coverage maps. Under the Google map, in the ‘Search for an address’ box type the name of a locality (e.g….
Indoor Meeting Questionnaire
Please complete the questionnaire below and return to Lesley as soon as possible. Your BLPN committee has noted that the number of people attending our 10 annual evening indoor meetings…
Update on Weekend Away at Highover – Hella Hella
Very Important. Mike’s computer was hit by lightening at the weekend. So if you have already booked, please contact Mike and Jane again as they need your contact details. Their…
Notice of the 64th BirdLife Port Natal AGM on Sat 16th February
Please see the Agenda below for details. It is important to inform Merle Paton if you intend coming – for catering purposes. Email or call: 082 462 7262. If you…
What do I do if I find an injured wild bird that cannot fly?
Q4. What do I do if I find an injured wild bird that cannot fly? The answer to this and other questions can be found in the What to do…
Springside Outing Jan 5th
Saturday 5 January – Springside 06h00 Elena Russell. Please phone to confirm meeting time. Tel: 031 7052902 (after 6pm). Directions: From M13, turn off at Hillcrest off-ramp. Turn right at traffic…
What do I do if I find a dead bird?
Q. What do I do if I find a dead bird? A. If the bird is in a reasonable condition then store it in your freezer until you are able…