Witwatersrand Bird Club

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News and Reports

Please feel free to peruse the news items and trip reports appearing to the right.

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If you would like to make a contribution to the bulletin, please email your article, together any photos pertaining to the event, to news@wbc.co.za.

Always remember to include your name and contact details and keep in mind that we reserve the right to edit and/or truncate your article.

22/12/2011      December 2011 - Bokmakierie and Programme ready to download

The latest club magazine, Bokmakierie 232, and programme 1/2012 and now available and may be downloaded from the Home page. read more »

22/12/2011      Birding Basics Course

WITS BIRD CLUB PRESENTS A ‘BIRDING BASICS’ COURSE
WITH PHILIP TARBOTON & LANCE ROBINSON
WED 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th FEBRUARY 2012 + DAY OUTING TBA
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.
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13/09/2011      WBC Members help with Medical Costs of Melville Koppies Guard

Dear Chairman of the Wits Bird Club,

On behalf of the (Friends of Melville Koppies) Committee I would like to thank your club members very much for the kind donation of R600 (which includes the R100 from Jeanne Thomas) towards Lucky Mdluli’s medical costs. I think Gail (Schaum) explained to you
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06/09/2011      Members Photo Albums

Please send Lauraine your news and photos. read more »

21/04/2011      Rat Control in Johannesburg

During the past few weeks, as refuse is not being collected in Johannesburg, there has been a proliferation in rat numbers. BirdLife South Africa has received numerous requests for advice on environmentally-friendly ways to dispose of these rodents.

There are unfortunately many rat poisons on the market that are not
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23/08/2010      Montpellier Wine Estate - sponsored us so generously, try their new selection

The Order form is available for download on our home page
Montpellier Wine Estate

Montpellier has a brand new session, that is now available In Johannesburg.
Montpellier Estate, situated in the Tulbagh Valley on the Klein Berg River, is one of the oldest farms in the Land of Waveren , in the Western
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25/02/2010      Cheque Fraud - please note

It has come to our attention that there is ongoing interception (at least 4 incidents countrywide) of cheques being sent to BLSA for payment of member subscription/s.

Members please refrain from sending cheques in the post, rather pay directly into the BLSA bank account via internet transfer or at the
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22/11/2009      Get your My School card NOW - 0860 100 445 or follow link to vote for BLSA

Its easy, follow link on our Links tab, click on vote for favourite charity
When making application - remember to select BirdLife SA as your favorite charity

BirdLife SA is greatful for your participation. Get involved, the funds go to BLSA
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04/06/2009      Wish List for Wakkerstroom Centre 2009

All members going to Wakkerstroom next weekend please have a look at the wish list sent to us. If you can help, it will be much appreciated

Wish List for Wakkerstroom Centre 2009

1. 5 desktop PC’s but laptops would also suffice for our interpretive / resource centre used by the local
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20/05/2009      BackaBuddy fundraising project in aid of conservation of Cranes

This fits in with the WBC's commitment to assist Wakkerstroom and it's so many current issues – species conservation, how special Wakkerstroom is and the need to conserve this habitat and also to the involvement of members.

It’s so easy to donate a small (or large) amount. Just go t
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