Daily Archives: September 9, 2013

African Penquin Satellite Tracking

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African Penquin Satellite Tracking Dear Clubs Please find attached a media release on important work that we’ve started. We’ve built an interactive website that allows users to follow the progress of the birds. Click on http://sosfestival.co.za/penguin-tracking/ to follow the birds. MEDIA RELEASE African … Continue reading →

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Amur Falcon story on 50/50 tonight

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Last week I saw an advert that 50/50 will be broadcasting an insert about the Amur Falcon research in which Rina Pretorius from Newcastle is involved. It looks like they will have an interview with her on 50/50 this evening.  Arnia  

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White-winged Flufftail

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Hi SABirdNetters, The amazing story (and excellent pics) about the White-winged Flufftail which turned up at King Shaka International Airport on Thursday are on BirdLife South Africa’s Facebook Page. There’s also news about BirdLife International’s proposal to uplist the species to globally “Critically … Continue reading →

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White-backed Duck

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White-backed Duck On another note and aside from the above outing, I happened upon a White-backed Duck whilst golfing on Friday with my sons at the Cato Ridge Golf Club. It looked very happy and could well still be there … Continue reading →

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Kenneth Stainbank report back.

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Kenneth Stainbank Sat. 7th September. Despite the smorgasbord of events scheduled for Saturday, a group of 17 keen birders turned out for the outing – many of the regular Saturday outing birders as well as three visitors. The day started … Continue reading →

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