Dear Elena, I`m writing on behalf of the Hillcrest Conservancy to thank you and your members for the very generous donation of R300 given to the Conservancy following the birding…
Month: January 2014
Some Positive News
Constructed Wetlands Save Frogs, Birds Threatened With Extinction Science Daily Jan. 21, 2014 — Over the last few decades, several thousands of wetlands have been constructed in Sweden in agricultural…
Mount Edgecombe Birding
Hi Everyone, Compliments of the Season to you all. I know it has been a while since I last sent out photos but this past week has been very good…
Wakkerstroom Bird Club Newsletter
Hi We now present the first newsletter of the year! We trust that you enjoy it. Click here to download and read it. Best Regards John Barrow Secretary/Treasurer, Wakkerstroom Bird Club…
Yellow Wagtails at SAPPI.
We saw a Yellow Wagtail on Saturday @ SAPPI in Stanger. If anyone is interested ask them to phone me on 0826570444. Mike White
White Storks in Ashley, Pinetown
Hi, I have just come from Pinetown (Tuesday 22nd Jan) and there is a flock of 99 White Stork and 1 Woolley-necked Stork on the lower sports field of Edgewood…
Help with ID Urgently Required
Good day A friend from work found a little bird that had fallen out of its nest. She has been hand rearing it, but does not know what kind of…
Sightings at Albert Falls
Observations 15th Jan on R33 by Albert Falls dam approx 18 white storks and a single European Roller. Bob McCosh
Krantzkloof Talk Feb 11th – Change of Speaker
Tristan Dickerson with be talking on the capture of Snow Leopards in China.
Crowned Eagles at San Lameer
Click here to receive an extract from a San Lameer News Flash of 15 January 2014 relating to their Crowned Eagles. An excellent pictorial narrative. The document will be downloaded to…
CWAC summer count
Dear all, The CWAC summer count will take place on Sunday 19 January 2014, starting at the Umgeni Bird Park at 10.00. Meet there and we will walk down to…
New Publication now available: FIELDGUIDE TO SHOREBIRDS OF SOUTH AFRICA
FIELDGUIDE TO SHOREBIRDS OF SOUTH AFRICA Written by two of BirdLife Port Natal’s well-known members, Roy Cowgill and Steve Davis, this unique new guide will help identify the more common…
DBN/PMB 150km BIRDING CHALLENGE
Hi KZN Birders! DBN/PMB 150km BIRDING CHALLENGE Dave Rimmer and I would like to start a group for BIRDERS interested in listing as many bird species as possible per annum…
Cumberland Weekend & Sunday Outing
There are still 2 guest rooms available at Cumberland for the birding weekend below if there are any takers. Very reasonably priced – see contact details below. Weekend Outing. Fri…
New Books available through our Shop
The Verreaux’s Eagles of Roodekrans – a photographic tribute by Garth Heydenrych to the eagles that have over the years fought for survival in the Walter Sisulu Nationsal Botanical Garden. …
Barry Porter Memorial Hide now open
Hi all, Our Oribi Vulture Viewing Hide is now fully operational. Details as follows. Description: Advance booking is ESSENTIAL. This site is not open to the general public. Located: Close…