With dusty Etosha behind us (see Part 2) we headed for the Erongo Mountains to try and find the Hartlaub’s Spurfowl. We had booked to stay at the Erongo Plateau…
Month: July 2013
Larking About in Namibia. Part 2.
Larking About in Namibia. Part 2. After five days camping at Kunene River Lodge we headed for Etosha. We left on Saturday 22nd June. Our plan for Etosha was 2…
Birdlife Port Natal Membership Policy Document
Dear members of BirdLife Port Natal, Please find attached a covering letter from Shireen Gould, membership manager at BLSA, as well as a new Membership Policy Document that has been…
Outing to Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve trail, 17 July, 08.30
A group of 15 people enjoyed the walk this morning, despite finding that the hotel lost their guide last week, and has not appointed a new one – on the…
Sunrise Breakfast at TC Robertson
All are welcome to a fund raising breakfast at TC Robertson near Scottburgh on 31stAugust at 07h00.. There will be a donation collection at breakfast and we can do some…
AGM of the Durban Branch of WESSA 20 July 2013
Dear all, Please see notice of WESSA meeting below. Arnia van Vuuren, our Vice-Chair is the guest speaker. Kind regards Lesley NOTICE OF MEETING The Annual General Meeting of the…
The KwaZulu Natal Crane Foundation – Update
Dear all, Your committee has been approached by Atholl Midgley, a member of the KwaZulu-Natal Crane Foundation, who has worked with Wattled Crane chicks at the Johannesburg Zoo. You might…
2014 calendar now available!
Dear all, Crystelle and Hugh have outdone themselves this year, and here we are with the calendars already available for you. BLPN Calendar 2014_flyer_email 2014 BIRD CALENDAR HOW TO: more…
Woolworths launches the Cranes Bag
Hi everyone, Woolworths has just launched their Crane Shoppers Bag, and they should have started appearing on Woolworths shelves already. A percentage of sales will be given to the Endangered…
Umhlanga Outing with Lesley Frescura – Wednesday 17 July 8:30am
Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve trail. Guided nature walk with Lesley Frescura. Enjoy the beauty of the forest, the thrill of crossing the lagoon on a wooden bridge and then a…
Outing to New Germany Nature Reserve Saturday 6 July 2013
On arriving at New Germany reserve we disturbed a delusional Black Sparrow-hawk who thought the doves in the aviary would make easy breakfast pickings! We did see a pair later…
Visit to Harold Johnson Nature Reserve Sunday 7 July by Penny de Vries
My son and I visited Harold Johnson Nature Reserve on Sunday morning. We have never been there before and it is really beautiful. We went on a lovely 5 km…
Wednesday 10 July indoor meeting with Dave Bishop
Dear all, We have another treat in store for you this month! All are welcome to flock to the Westville Methodist Church, 138 Jan HofmeyrRd., Westville for one of Dave…
Durban Botanic Gardens events calender for 13/14 July 2013
The Durban Botanic Gardens will be celebrating their centenary on the 13&14th July with a Winter Garden Programme. Durban Botanic Gardens Centenary Celebration: The Durban Botanic Gardens established in 1849, remains…
Bird Ringing on Sunday 7 July with Andrew Pickles
Sunday 7 July : Bird ringing with Andrew Pickles. Please contact Andrew for details of venue and time, 082 338 3302 or barbet@venturenet.co.za.
New Germany with Elena Russell – Sat 6 July
Saturday 6 July : New Germany with Elena Russell at 7.30. Please phone to confirm meeting time, 031 705 2902 after 18.00. Free, no entrance charge – bring your tea basket…