Submitted by Jenny Rix I heard an amazing story this evening from a friend of mine who lives at Riverside Retirement Centre. She was telling me that they have two resident Woolley-necked Storks. One of them seemed to have something wrong with its foot and couldn’t walk properly. Anyhow whilst she was watching them two…
Month: February 2014
New Page added
Please note that a new page has been added to the website -Titled: “Directions to Bird Club Venues”. It is found under the Activities menu heading. Please note that these directions should use the new road/street names. Let us know where we have gone wrong. It is your responsibility to check the details before setting…
Change of date for the SAPPI Outing in March.
This is the new date for this outing. Sunday 30 March. SAPPI Bird Hide with Rex Aspeling. Please contact Rex to confirm. Email: rex.aspeling@gmail.com or call: 082 301 8177. We will spend time in the Hide and take a stroll around the dam as well. Afterwards tea /coffee in the picnic area. Remember to bring your ID and check…
Sunday outing to Umlalazi Nature Reserve 23rd February, 2014
Sunday outing to Umlalazi Nature Reserve 23rd February, 2014 Penny de Vries We met just inside the gate and I was pleased to see so many good birders on this, my first outing; Jenny Norman, Sandi du Preez, Elena Russell, Crystelle Wilson and Cheryl King. We also welcomed two new members, Chery and John Bevan….
Mystery Warblers
An email from Norman Freeman: Even with Faansie Peacocks LBJ book I have doubts on a number of LBJ’s. Could we post these on our website for comment from folk in the know please. To reply please add your comments at the end of this post or on the photos as you enlarge them. While…
BirdLife Kwazulu-Natal Forum Meeting at WESSA, Umgeni Nature Reserve, Howick
Please note all are welcome and encouraged to attend Forum on Saturday 1 March. PROGRAMME BirdLife Kwazulu-Natal Forum Meeting at WESSA, Umgeni Nature Reserve, Howick SATURDAY 1st March, 2014. CONSERVING BIRDS 08.30 – 12.30 : 7 half-hour sessions until lunch at 13h00. The afternoon session commences at 14h00 and ends 16h15. Each speaker has 30…
Khangela Lodge, Kuleni Game Park.
Khangela Lodge, Kuleni Game Park. 17 – 20 Feb 2014 Khangela Lodge is located in the Kuleni Game Park. The turnoff to Kuleni is on the left about 15 kms from Hluhluwe railway crossing on the way towards Sodwana – just past Badenhorst Broedery on the left. The lodge consists of a communal lounge, dining…
Magpie Mannikins nesting in Jubilee Park
Yesterday we (Peter and Jenny Spence, Tessa White and I) were atlassing in Jubilee Park and then North Park. The first birds we saw at Jubilee Park were six Magpie Mannikins,all busy carrying nesting material to a small tree. On investigating there was no sign of even a half-built nest. I am not sure what…
Sunday 23 February Umlalazi Nature Reserve, Mtunzini with Penny de Vries.
Penny de Vries will be taking an extra Sunday outing this month – please support. Sunday 23 February Umlalazi Nature Reserve, Mtunzini with Penny de Vries. Please contact Penny to confirm time and where to meet. Email: PDeVries@mrpricegroup.com or tel: 083 555 0155. The year round special is the Palmnut Vulture and African Finfoot may also be seen. The…