The BirdLife Port Natal 65th AGM was held on Saturday 15th February at the Krantzkloof Interpretive Centre.

Janet Levy and Fran de Jager registering all for the AGM.

Norman Freeman informing Dave Bishop about the first edition book he has donated as a raffle.

During the course of the proceedings, Lesley Frescura gave the Chair’s Report recounting the happenings over the past year and highlighting successes as well as calling for volunteers to join the club committee and a plea for each of us to recruit new members.

Awards were made to both Pat Long and Tessa White for their years of contribution to the club.

Pat Long – an award recipient – beside Roy Cowgill and Lesley Frescura.

Tessa White receiving her award from Roy Cowgill

Professor Peter Ryan gave a very interesting talk on “The Prince Edward Islands: South Africa’s next birding frontier”.

Professor Peter Ryan also presented the Lucky Draw hamper to Ann Gibson.

This was followed by a Braai.

Some photos of the happenings afterwards.

Peter Farrington with Frankie and Martin Taylor – in party mode.

Terry Walls, Peter Ryan and Peter Farrington – tucking in.

Gill Leisegang and Elena Russell enjoying a tipple.