Three very enthusiastic budding photographers set off on Friday, 21 August, excited at the prospect of spending the whole day in the countryside, learning photography techniques, watching birds, studying canola fields and enjoying the company of like-minded nature lovers.
Trip report: Photography Day in Napier Read More »
This is the season of canola in the Overberg; brilliant yellow fields stretching to the horizon framed by deep emerald-green pastures as far as the eye can see. Photos cannot do justice to this window of spectacular colour – around every bend is another breathtaking vista, each more stunning than the last. And woven into this tapestry is an abundance of birds.
Trip report: A window on the Napier plains Read More »
It was with trepidation that twelve birders in four vehicles left the Eastcliff SPAR parking area en route to the African Marsh Harrier trail on the Zoetendal Vinyards & River Estate. The weather forecast was for strong winds with the possibility of rain. Despite the inclement weather, everyone agreed that it was a very enjoyable outing to a stunning venue. A total of 77 birds were logged on the day.
Trip report: Zoetendal Vineyard Read More »
Probably one of the most popular birding outings on the calendar, this is the Overberg tapestry at its best. The air was sharp and clean – a mere 4 degrees – and the early mist contributed to the drama of the rolling countryside.
Trip report: Napier – Tapestry of the Overberg Read More »
The morning started with low visibility in the cold mist. Despite not being able to see much, I did hear the birds calling from the fields around me.
Trip report: A morning outing from Rietpoel to Klipdale Read More »
It was still dark as the nine birders left Hermanus just after 7 am, destination Napier. A total list of 71 bird species were recorded, which is excellent given the time of year.
Trip report: Birding around Napier Read More »
Despite the icy 3 degrees, enthusiasm was high. As always, the early morning drive out of Hermanus towards Stanford was magnificent. A glowing red sun rose slowly over the mountains, and it was sufficient reward for braving the cold weather.
Trip report: Napier – birding in the rolling farmlands of the Overberg region Read More »
On Saturday 29 October, 21 club members and friends met up in Napier to start a morning’s birding trip around the gravel roads in the region.
October outing: Napier gravel roads Read More »
The birding potential of the Napier region particularly as far as overseas birders are concerned was well illustrated through species such as Cape Clapper and Agulhas Long-billed larks, Cape Grassbird, Cape Longclaw and many more.
October Talk: Gravel Road Birding – Napier Style Read More »
