Which Eagle is this? This guy was perched on a termite mound in fairly dense woodland near Crocodile bridge in KNP in December this year. I would like to hear…
Month: December 2013
Problem Birds by Norman Freeman
Problem Birds by Norman Freeman Waders have always been a problem for me and some should be classified as LBJ’s. Will it be possible please for readers to assist with…
Birding in the Wider Gauteng (100km) Area Nov/Dec 2013 Part 2
Birding in the Wider Gauteng (100km) Area Nov/Dec 2013 Part 2 Submitted by Penny de Vries The next day was overcast and a little cooler which was not a bad…
Birding in the Wider Gauteng (100km) Area Nov/Dec 2013
Birding in the Wider Gauteng (100km) Area Nov/Dec 2013 – Part 1 Submitted by Penny de Vries. Two days of whirlwind birding in Gauteng offered up 150 species, 25 lifers…
Umbogavango Saturday 7th December :
The rain it raineth every day and it rained more than twice on Saturday but a few brave souls ventured out in the pouring rain for Umbogavango. Sandi phoned me…
Eastern Cape Holiday.
Submitted by Jenny and Dave Rix This is an account of our holiday in the Eastern Cape from 8th to 21st October 2013. We started our holiday to the Eastern…
Mystery Sunbird
Attached are pictures of a juvenile sunbird resting on our deck at Le Domaine, Hillcrest. It sat there for quite a while (at least 5 minutes). I initially thought that…
Mystery Owl
These photo’s, taken in our Gillitts property this week, I think is an African Wood-Owl (perhaps immature) because of the dark eyes and also the yellow bill and feet BUT…
Special Entry to Tala Private Game Reserve
Special Entry to Tala Private Game Reserve If you want to visit Tala Game Reserve then there is a special arrangement for our club members. Here are the details: The…
Krantzkloof Meeting
Hello Everybody, Well, it’s time for the last meeting of 2013 which will be held on Tuesday, 10th December at the Krantzkloof Interpretive Centre at the usual time of 9.30…
Raptors for ID
Here are 2 raptors for ID. Both seen in the Cumberland Nature Reserve Valley near Pietermaritzburg about 100 metres apart. Please use the “comments” box below the Post to enter…
Reminder of the Useful Links on our website
Good Day, Just a reminder that the website has links to many useful birding related websites. These are found on the Sidebar (to the right of the text on each page)…
Mystery Bird for ID
Remember you can enlarge the photo by clicking on it. Comments appear below the Post – have your say and read other opinions. Your reasoning would be of value to…