Tucked away in the wetlands between Elim and the Black Oystercatcher restaurant is a delightful winery called Zoetendal. Not only do they have a beautiful stoep overlooking the vines, but the food is delicious and the wine is award winning – reason enough to visit I would say!
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This report was provided by Graeme Hatley. Birders from BirdLife Overberg met at Black Oystercatcher Wines. Spotting started early as swifts and swallows dashed overhead. Raptors were about in good
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It was an early start for the intrepid birders on Saturday. As always, the trip to Nuwejaars at this time of the day, was absolutely stunning with the early morning cloud formations over the estuary reminding us how privileged we are to be able to live in this special place.
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When it was announced that the January club outing would be to Nuwejaarsrivier, it was fully subscribed within seconds. A second one was then arranged, as the February outing, and the response was just as enthusiastic. On 24 February keen birders hastily swallowed hot drinks to ward off the cold morning air and nippy breeze.
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Twenty enthusiastic birders set out on the first BirdLife Overberg club outing of 2024, a specially arranged visit to the Nuwejaarsrivier Wetlands SMA. Our guide for the trip was Eugene Hahndiek, the Conservation Manager of the Area.
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