2018 YEAR OF THE BIRD
National Geographic, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Audubon and BirdLife International are working together, all this year, to raise awareness and build a better world for birds. 2018 marks the centennial of one of the most powerful and important bird-protection laws ever passed; The Migratory...
Farewell the Waders Outing to Langebaan Lagoon, West Coast National Park, 19th February 2017 Report by Penny Dichmont. Additional comments by Mel Tripp
Little Stint feeding among eel grass. Priscilla Beeton A group of about fifteen birders, led by Mel Tripp and Simon Fogarty, met at Geelbek in the West Coast National Park on Sunday 19th February for the annual ‘Farewell the Waders’ outing. It is an...
GROOTVADERSBOSCH CAMP 18 -21 MARCH 2017
THIS CAMP NOW FULLY BOOKED Saturday 18th – Tuesday 21st March 2017 . A maximum of 32 places (CBC members only) Tuesday 21st March is a public holiday. Turn the weekend into a long weekend! The camp begins on Saturday – 12:30...
Strandfontein Rare Birds by Michael Mason
I just thought I would share a short trip report and some gen to hopefully encourage the few birders who haven’t yet ventured out to Strandfontein Sewage Works before. I’ve highlighted the potential special interest birds. I visited the area again this morning...
ANNE GRAY MEMORIAL CAMP. Slanghoek Mountain Resort – 29 April-2 May 2016 by Marilyn Metcalf
Twenty five birders or birders and companions, travelled via various routes to Slanghoek, near Rawsonville on Friday 29 April in wintery conditions for the annual Cape Bird Club ‘s camp. Seven were camping and the rest were staying in safari tents and chalets. Most...
5. May. 2004 / by meltripp /
Bird Counts, Bird Ringing, Conservation, Environmental Education, Habitat Conservation /
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Bird Ringing
Why is bird ringing important? Collecting informtion recorded at ringing outings helps the managers of these habitats. We are always learning that birds and habitats are dynamic, and ever changing and adapting to the prevailing conditions. You will get no closer than this,...