Claremont High School Bird Club Meeting.
Following the enthusiastic response to our outing to Rondevlei on the 16th June, we were keen to organise another outing soon. We planned a meeting for Friday 3rd September, only to find that heavy rain was expected then. However, we decided to go ahead with that date, having already changed our plans because of high infection rates. We settled for a meeting in the school library, with a focus on using field guides and BirdLasser. If weather permitted, we hoped to have a short walk at Arderne Gardens nearby.
Eighteen students, from Grade 8 – 12 came, and took part in a race to find information in field guides. The five groups were assisted by members of the CBC, who helped them find their way around the books.
The weather seemed to have cleared, so we went for a short walk at Arderne Gardens. Students enjoyed seeing some new species and, although the rain started halfway through the walk, it did not dampen their spirits!
Thanks to Nick Chadwick, at CHS, for his assistance in organising this event and to the CBC members who helped with the group activities: Priscilla Beeton, Otto and Sandy Schmidt, and Joel Radue.
Report by Penny Dichmont.
Photographs by Penny Dichmont, Otto Schmidt and Priscilla Beeton.
