The twelve birders left the Onrus OK parking area at 07:30 for what promised to be a great day of birding. At Salandra, two more birders joined the group. The 2-way radios were distributed, and we left for the Helderstroom road turn-off from the Villiersdorp road. The thick mist necessitated careful driving. As we neared the turn-off the mist cleared miraculously.
Trip report: Greyton via the Helderstroom Road Read More »
A trip to Scotland with Lee to see some friends and family started with a boat trip from North Berwick to visit the returning Puffins at Bass Rock.
Farther afield: Bass Rock, Scotland Read More »
A small group of birders gathered at Willem Appel Dam bird hide in Stanford. We could not have had better birding conditions! It was still with enough cloud cover to shield us from too much sun.
Trip report: Stanford and surrounds Read More »
Thirteen birders left the Onrus OK parking area just before 7 am, in perfect weather conditions, with only a light breeze blowing, destination Rooiels. By the time we reached Betty’s Bay, the wind had picked up significantly.
Trip report: Rooiels, Harold Porter and Stony Point Read More »
Earlier this year Lee and I spent a week in the park just chilling out and, of course, doing some bird spotting!
Farther afield: A trip to West Coast National Park Read More »
We recently spent a few nights at Nselweni bush camp in KZN and enjoyed some birdwatching in very hot conditions.
Farther afield: Birding adventure to Umfolozi game reserve Read More »
Six committed birders in two vehicles left the Eastcliff SPAR at 06:30 despite the windy conditions and the fuel shortage crisis, destination the De Mond Nature Reserve.
Trip report: De Mond Nature Reserve Read More »
Lee and I decided to visit the Green Point Park next to the stadium for a little spot of R&R and, of course, the camera came too. No lifers or special sightings but it was lovely just to connect with the local bird residents.
Farther afield: Green Point Park, Cape Town Read More »
It had been a sweltering week in the Overberg, and many of us arrived with a hint of apprehension at the thought of birdwatching in such hot, humid conditions. Yet, as we gathered at Salandra at 06:45, the morning greeted us with cool air and a soft blanket of cloud. Spirits lifted instantly among the thirteen eager birders, all anticipating another memorable outing to Jessie Walton’s farm.
Trip report: Jessie Walton’s Farm Read More »
It was a traumatic lead-up to our eventual departure from the Eastcliff SPAR parking area on-route to the Black Oystercatcher on the Agulhas plains. On Friday, four people cancelled for various reasons. Then a puncture sidelined one of our designated 4×4’s, leaving the two occupants with insufficient time to get to the Black Oystercatcher in time… Regardless, it turned out to be a very pleasant day with 62 bird species logged on the trip.
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