
2026
Walks are restricted to 15 participants per leader on a first come first served basis.
If a second leader makes themselves available additional bookings will be accepted
Attendance at activities is FREE for paid up club members. Non-members must pay R 50.00 p/p per outdoor activity / webinar.
Note the following:
If you are not able to attend for whatever reason once you have booked PLEASE remove yourself from the group or ask the admin to do so and give others a chance to take your place.
A reminder that each member and visitor will need to register for each event on the WhatsApp group by the deadline which is 24 hours before the walk/talk to receive details
REMEMBER: All members attend everything FREE – easy to join just go to our online application form which takes less than 5 mins to complete. Open the month you wish to check on.
- Bookings HAVE to be done using the relevant WhatsApp group – there is a specific title for each sub-group relating to each activity as well as an activity description – you just need to click to join the group. The activity will close if the walk or sit-in is fully subscribed.
- Each person attending must join the communication group for each activity as this will allow us to comply with indemnity requirements.
- Some events allow us to picnic and socialise after the walk so please look out for details regarding this.
- The activity leader will be on each TEMPORARY WhatsApp sub-group for the outdoor activity to provide details and directions 24 hours before the start of the walk.
JANUARY

🟢 BeKZN Walks… 👣
Virginia Bush Nature Reserve
⏰ 06h00 | Medium terrain | 🌳 Hosted by Carryn Smith
A lush pocket of coastal forest in Durban North, ideal for early summer forest birding.
🔭 Expect sightings of Narina Trogon, Green Twinspot, Grey Waxbill, and Green Malkoha — elusive species that reward patience and quiet walking.
🎯 A must for forest bird lovers and photographers alike.

🟣 BeKZN STAKE-OUT 🪑
Msinsi Nature Reserve
⏰ 07h30 | Easy terrain | 🌿 Hosted by Jenny Norman
Part of UKZN’s natural heritage, this small forest reserve offers surprising diversity in a compact space. 🎯 Possible species: Black-bellied Starling, Brimstone Canary, Square-tailed Drongo, Thick-billed Weaver, and Large Rock Martin. 🧭 Excellent for a relaxed morning of urban-adjacent birding.
🔴 BeKZN Talks!
CWAC Counts & Citizen Science
Wednesday 21 January – 🎤 Presented by David Ehlers Smith (BirdLife South Africa)
⏰ 18h00 | Online (Zoom) |
💬 Learn why Common Waterbird Counts (CWAC) are vital, how data helps conservation, and how YOU can get involved.
📣 This talk aims to prep participants for our Saturday field count.
🧠 Bonus: tips on waterbird ID and counting techniques included as part of the talk

🟢 BeKZN CONSERVATION | CWAC Count
uMngeni Estuary & Durban Bay at Bayhead 🌊 Led by Steve Davis
⏰ 09h00 | Easy terrain |
Join the BeKZN team for this national citizen science initiative.
🦆 Start at the Green Hub (uMngeni River mouth), then on to the Bayhead wetlands.
📋 Bring: binoculars, hat, water, snacks, clipboard (if you have one!)
🎯 All skill levels welcome — if you can count and spot a Grey Heron or Blacksmith Lapwing, you can contribute!
