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Bluff Outing
Bluff Nature Reserve Saturday 4th August 2018 Report by Terry Walls In spite of the clear day we were promised by the weather forecast, there were a few clouds about and a fresh chill in the air. Bluff Nature Reserve … Continue reading
New Germany Outing
Report by Elena Russell 7 July 2018 I understand Saturday morning did not start off too well in Durban and north of the Umgeni with drizzle and an overcast sky, which may have put off some of the regulars to … Continue reading
Pigeon Valley
Report by Sandi du Preez 20 June 2018 It was a very overcast and gloomy day which often made it difficult to see a bird’s features. After scanning the area around the notice board to look for the Spotted Ground … Continue reading
Pigeon Valley Outing
Report by Terry Walls 2 June 2018 The morning greeted us with misty rain, which thankfully cleared up shortly before we arrived for the outing. Features of the reserve include: A natural heritage site which has original coastal climax … Continue reading
Oribi Gorge weekend away
Report by Cheryl Bevan 23rd – 25th March. We left for Oribi on Thursday in pouring rain and we looked like drowned rats once we had set up camp in the rain. The rain never stopped until Saturday morning. John … Continue reading
Cumberland Outing
Sunday 11th March 2018 Report by Jane Morris At 6.30am on Sunday 11th March 2018 a group of 20 birders gathered at the farm dam just before the entrance to Cumberland Nature Reserve. The dam yielded a few species but … Continue reading
Kenneth Stainbank Outing
3 March 2018 Report by Elena Russell A pleasant morning’s birding, maybe not the greatest our bird count was only 63 – see the bird list by clicking here. I guess it is the end of summer. At the dam … Continue reading
Bisley Valley Nature Reserve Outing
Bisley Valley Nature Reserve, Pietermaritzburg 21 January 2018 Report by Dave Rimmer The BPLN Sunday outing for January was held on the 21st where nine birders joined me at Bisley Valley Nature Reserve in Pietermaritzburg. The group started assembling at … Continue reading
Jubilee Park Outing
21 February 2018 Report by Sandi du Preez Eight birders attended the outing to a very hot and humid Jubilee Park in Westville. I think the birds felt the same as there were very few to be seen. It … Continue reading
SAPPI Outing
Report by Elena Russell SAPPI Outing Saturday 3rd February 2018 Late Friday afternoon we had the most massive storm; hail, lightening, thunder and torrential rain. I wondered about the North Coast and hoped the storm never got as far as … Continue reading
Springside Christmas Outing
Report By Elena Russell 2 December 2017 We had an excellent turnout for our Christmas outing to Springside. Could it be the famous toasted cheese and tomato sandwiches as prepared by our chefs, Marion and John. Most definitely, they and … Continue reading
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Sand Forest Lodge Weekend Outing
Report by Cheryl Bevan 24 to 26 November 2017 For our last weekend outing for the year we went to Sand Forest Lodge in Hluhluwe . We had a great turn out – eleven in total. A few of us … Continue reading
BirdLife Port Natal Fun Evening
The final indoor meeting of the year took place on 8 November 2017, in the form of a fun evening organised by Steve Davis. Eighteen members came along for the mystery competitions, which required no expert knowledge of birds at … Continue reading
KwaXimba Conservancy Outing
KwaXimba Conservancy , Umgeni Valley Sunday 12 November 2017 Report by Dave Rimmer For the third year running numbers joining me on the BLPN outing to KwaXimba could be counted with less fingers on two hands. I’m not sure whether it’s … Continue reading
Shongweni Dam Outing
Report By Elena Russell 4 November 2017 David Swanepoel took some lovely photos. He is a very good birder (from the Cape) – one day he could take over Saturday outings!!! Also some great photos from John Bremner and Mike … Continue reading
Bisley Valley Outing
Report by Sandi du Preez and Elena Russell 22 October 2017 We had asked Ian Gordon from BirdLife KZN Midlands to join us on the outing as he is very familiar with the reserve and his birding skills are legendary! … Continue reading
Paradise Valley Outing
Report by Lesley Frescura Wednesday 18 October The morning dawned with the promise of a beautiful day, and at 07.30 five intrepid birders – John, Sandi, Rani, Ros and Lesley met in the car park and made their way into … Continue reading
Alverstone Outing
Saturday 7 October 2017 Report by Elena Russell It was an amazing morning. The mist did not lift till nearly 8 o’clock so the birding was spasmodic. We would hear a Dark-capped Bulbul and then a dark shape would fly … Continue reading
Tanglewood Farm NR
Report by Elena Russell Saturday 2nd September 2017 Let’s not keep the best for last, on Saturday we had two rarities!! Firstly the Ayre’s Hawk Eagle up on the grasslands being harassed by a Yellow billed Kite – we have … Continue reading
SAPPI Stanger
3rd September 2017 Report by Rex Aspeling We started on a perfect Spring day with 8 BLPN members and 5 guests. The water level at the Tranquillity Bird Hide (SAPPI Stanger Bird Hide) was very high and reduced the mudflats … Continue reading
