BeKZN Channel Launches on YouTube We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the BeKZN YouTube Channel, where we’ll be sharing exciting and engaging bird content with you. To stay in the loop and never miss a beat, make sure to subscribe to our channel. There is no charge just click the subscribe button. By subscribing,…
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BeKZN Guest Feature | Pennant-winged Nightjar weekend at Panda Maria, Kruger National Park
Report and all photos by Ken Logan November 2023 We had both been looking forward to this weekend for quite a while, but in the end I had to leave Stephanie behind to try and sort out our badly damaged house and garden after one of the worst hail storms in over 50 years just…
BeKZN walks… | Palmiet Nature Reserve.
7 October 2023 After a wonderful response to the BeKZN Walk advert the walk went ahead on Saturday 7 October 2023 in the Palmiet Nature Reserve. Twenty-five members met at 6:30 am at The Old New Germany Road entrance to the reserve. We were welcomed with a morning chorus of Red-chested Cuckoo, Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird, Black headed…
BeKZN Walks… | BeKZN finds a rarity at Umbogavango Nature Reserve
9 September 2023 The Umbogavango Nature Reserve outings have always proved to be popular walks for the club. Being one of the first club walks for spring, as we gathered at the gate to the industrial park, there was a sense of anticipation in the air. There was a good mix of both experienced and newer…
BeKZN Walks… | iMpithi Nature Reserve
17th September 2023 The Impithi Nature Reserve is a little hidden gem situated near the old Gillitts Train Station located alongside the M13 highway, and forms part of the Everton Conservancy. The weather forecast did not look good, so it was no surprise that almost half of the group decided to cancel their attendance. This…
BeKZN Sit-in | Jubilee Park
7th September 2023 On Thursday morning 7th September 2023 a group of 9 birders gathered at Jubilee Park. This gathering was in honor of John Hinck who was, with Marion his wife, a great champion of Jubilee. John had worked tirelessly over the years to restore and upgrade Jubilee to what we see today. A place where…
BeKZN Birding Diary – NOVEMBER 2023 published
BEKZN Birding Diary – NOVEMBER 2023 – Now Published Online 2023 is almost over but we have the wonderful summer and holiday season ahead of us. Come and join us on one of our activities – you won’t be sorry. Summary below but you can read details and book by clicking on the button below…
BeKZN Birding Diary – OCTOBER 2023 published
BEKZN Birding Diary – OCTOBER 2023 – Now Published Online 2023 is well underway with some fantastic walks and a great talks already under our belt… Remember members attend all activities FREE (unless a specified special event) and visitors are always welcome with a R50 bird donation to the club’s conservation fund. Summary below but…
BeKZN Sit in…. Umbilo Ponds
17 August 2023 Photo 1 Umbilo Ponds A cloudy sky with a hint of rain greeted us as we arrived at Umbilo Ponds. We had no sooner set up our chairs than the first drop of rain fell. Fortunately it lasted only a few minutes before the clouds slowly lifted leaving us with a wonderfully cool…