Upcoming events
The Wolfhuiskraal area is well known for producing sightings in late summer, of amongst others: Common Whitethroat, Olive-tree Warbler, Thrush Nightingale and, at times, the most elusive of all: River Warbler. Bronze-winged Courser is another possible special at this time of year. Depending on the rains of the season, the
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Presented by Lance Robinson and Phillip Tarboton
Whether you are a new birder, perhaps someone needing a refresher course, or maybe even someone noticing birds for the first time, this course is for you. A series of modules have been designed with a step-by-step approach, to systematically build on your birding
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Declared a natural reserve in 1967, the sanctuary covers an area of around 44 ha, at the centre is a natural pan about 1.5 metres deep. It is inhabited by about 170 bird species and includes several active heronries. The reedbeds could yield Little Bittern or Black Crake while the
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Sweetwaters Country Lodge is situated just 30 minutes from Dullstroom in the Draaikraal Valley, which is at the base of the Steenkampsberg Pass. The total area covers 900 hectares of grassland, wetlands and indigenous bush. Over 200 species have been recorded in the area and specials include Gurney’s Sugarbird; Blue,
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Migration is one of the most fascinating aspects of the lives of the birds around us. The subject of scientific enquiry and research for hundreds of years, new technologies are now only uncovering the mysteries and marvels of bird travel. This talk takes a look at bird migration from a
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Recent events
Presented by Lance Robinson and Phillip Tarboton
Whether you are a new birder, perhaps someone needing a refresher course, or maybe even someone noticing birds for the first time, this course is for you. A series of modules have been designed with a step-by-step approach, to systematically build on your birding
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Boschenvaal is situated on the banks of the Vaal River and has an extensive list of both water and bushveld birds. Orange River White-eye is usually seen. The walk will be followed by a braai at the picturesque lapa overlooking the water. Bring your own chairs.
*Book your attendance on either
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All members are invited to participate
Please e-mail afeatherstone@mlc.co.za with your contact details and Observer number (if you are a registered Observer). If you are interested in becoming an Observer, send your details to Andy and he will assist with the process of getting you started.
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At this meeting the President and the Committee to hold office for the year 2012 will be elected. After the Annual
General Meeting there will be cheese and wine for all to enjoy.
Please come along to the AGM and celebrate with our winners of the annual Diamond Award and Bearded Vulture
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Presented by Lance Robinson and Phillip Tarboton
Whether you are a new birder, perhaps someone needing a refresher course, or maybe even someone noticing birds for the first time, this course is for you. A series of modules have been designed with a step-by-step approach, to systematically build on your birding
read more »