Hi Help required to identify the bird in the following picture taken in Cumberland Private Nature Reserve (near Pietermaritzburg) this past weekend. We thought it was a flycatcher but the rufous wings puzzle us. Very like a Common Whitethroat? Cheers Paul & Sally Bartho
Day: January 27, 2014
A Springfield Thank You.
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 morning you held in January in Springside Nature Reserve. I understand that it was a very enjoyable and worthwhile morning with a high number of…
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 landscapes. The primary reason is that the wetlands prevent a surfeit of nutrients from reaching our oceans and lakes. A study from Halmstad University shows,…
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 on the estate for Birding. The 2nd Dam on Course Two has had some great sighting but last week was very good. Red-billed Teal, Cape…
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 0822556778