Iphithi N.R. Outing- 20May With Sandi Du Preez Sixteen birders turned up for the outing to this lovely reserve, which was a rather large group for a gloomy Wednesday! Specials were White-eared Barbets, Grey-headed Bushshrike (heard and seen), Black Crake, African Crowned Eagle, and 5 Sunbird species (Amethyst, Collared, Greater Double-collared, Grey and Olive.) 40…
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OUTING TO IPHITHI N.R. ON 14 MAY
The weather report did not look too good for the outing, but 7 of us attended. It was rather windy and chilly and the birds hardly called and they took their time in revealing themselves to a bunch of eager birders. The total count was about 32. However, this is such a special reserve and I…
Bird ringing – Umhlanga Ponds – Sunday 26 May 2013. Last minute change of plans.
Bird ringing – Umhlanga Ponds – Sunday 26 May 2013. Last minute change of plans. Sorry for the very late change of plans but I have not been able to obtain the necessary approvals to carry out bird ringing at Umhlanga Ponds this Sunday so therefore have to change the venue to iPhithi Nature Reserve….