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Evening Meeting: Neurodiversity in Birding. Speaker: Michael Mason.

Nassau Centre, Groote Schuur High School 77 Palmyra Road, Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

In his talk, Michael celebrates diversity amongst birders, birds, and nature. As always, stunning bird photography and interesting facts about birds abound, as he weaves the story of the spectrum of people and motivations that are drawn to the beautiful world of birds.                                                           

Evening Meeting: Zambia Birding and Research. Speaker: Joel Radue.

Nassau Centre, Groote Schuur High School 77 Palmyra Road, Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Joel was fortunate to visit southern Zambia for fieldwork during his studies at the FitzPatrick Institute. He will cover some of the Miombo birding, as well as sharing some of his research on the fascinating world of nightjars, plovers and coursers.                                                           

Evening Meeting: Toucans, Tanagers, and birds that hum. Speaker: Trevor Hardaker.

Nassau Centre, Groote Schuur High School 77 Palmyra Road, Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Well known to many club members as Mr Rarity through his bi-weekly SA Rare Bird News Report and as a pelagic operator with Zest for Birds, Trevor will thrill us with incredible sightings enjoyed on a trip to Ecuador at the end of 2024. The long trip list included many iconic South American bird and mammal species. Trevor is a long-standing member of the club and is a former club chairman.