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Tag Archives: Umbogavango
Umbogavango : Saturday 4 February 2017
Report by Elena Russell It was a hot, hot day even at 06:00 but then so was the birding – turned out to be a most enjoyable morning’s birding. In the security parking area there were Violet-backed Starlings, overhead Palm … Continue reading
Vumbuka and Umbogavango
Vumbuka and Umbogavango Saturday 6 August 2016 Report by Elena Russell The moon was a sliver in the dawn sky and the click of the African Goshawk could be heard overhead and then seen. We had a good turnout starting … Continue reading
Umbogavango, Saturday 5 March 2016
Trip report by Dave Rimmer A small group of 15 birders assembled at the main gate to the site, and those early enough were treated to seeing a flock of 34 African Openbills fly in from the direction of the … Continue reading
Saturday 3 January Outing to Umbogavango
New Year’s outing to Umbogavango Although we started early it was still very hot and humid and by 09:00 the birds were seeking shade as well as the birders!! There were 25 of us and our bird count was 83 … Continue reading
Umbogavango Sat 7 June 2014
Report Back by Elena Russell Photos curtesy of Declan Jordan, Rex Aspeling, John Bremner and Dave Rimmer. Umbogavango in Winter came up trumps – it was a beautiful day and the birding was great as can be seen from the … Continue reading
April Birding in Durban
Weather in Durban in April is always beautiful and this Easter week-end didn’t disappoint. The birding at Umbogavango on Saturday was superb with 67 species recorded. All 3 species of Wagtail seen (Cape, Pied and Mountain) as well as abundant … Continue reading
Umbogavango Saturday 7th December :
The rain it raineth every day and it rained more than twice on Saturday but a few brave souls ventured out in the pouring rain for Umbogavango. Sandi phoned me early on Saturday morning and I thought she was going … Continue reading
Umbogavango on Sunday 28th April – Feedback Penny de Vries
From Penny de Vries: A few of us got together and visited Umbogavango on Sunday. I had never been before as somehow I have always missed the Christmas function. It was a fantastic day, the weather was glorious and together … Continue reading
