28 October 2021 After looking at the weather predictions the day before it was put to the vote and decided that instead of cancelling, we would rather have the outing on the following day (Friday). One booked member couldn’t make it then, but the rest could. The day dawned sunny with a bit of cloud,…
Month: October 2021
Stories of Bird Breeding at our Durban home.
23 October 2021 Two years ago Red-capped Robin-Chats (previously known as Natal Robins) built a nest and produced three chicks in a wall-planter at our back door. However, the chicks disappeared one by one. Because it always happened at night, Vervet Monkeys were ruled out and the location made it unlikely to be a cat. …
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Be KZN Calendar 2022 Interesting Bird Behaviour We are so excited about our BeKZN calendar for 2022! An interesting theme with the usual high quality production, stunning photos and this year two bonus items a Community Bird Guide for KZN directory pamphlet sponsored by Mike du Trevou and a gift from the club – a…
Birding in the Amanzimtoti Bird Sanctuary
4 October 2021 An early morning start at the Sanctury saw eight members get together in the Sanctuary car park ready for all types of weather. For half of the members, it was their first visit to the Sanctuary. Sithembiso Blessing Majoka was on hand to guide the walk and point out all the spots…
Birding the New Germany Nature Reserve
15 September 2021 We met at the gate of the reserve at 7:30, the weather was slightly overcast and with a cool breeze. At the gate, we were fortunate enough to see a Southern Boubou, a pair of Bar–throated Apalis. From there we all moved to the picnic area, where there were a number of…