19. Feb. 2026 / by /   / 0 comments

OUTING – Helderberg Nature Reserve. Leader: Otto Schmidt.

Meet at 08h00. This reserve is known for its mountain fynbos and a large variety of Proteas. Five of the six fynbos endemics are found here, namely, Cape Sugarbird, Orange-breasted Sunbird, Cape Siskin, Victorin’s Warbler, and Protea Seedeater. Directions: Take the N2 from Cape...
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20. Jan. 2026 / by /   / 0 comments

Kirstenbosch Bird Walk

 photograph by Linda Hibbin.   Visitors to please bring binoculars with them to be able to see the smaller birds. The walks are free of charge, but the entrance fee for Kirstenbosch is payable. Please wear suitable clothing for the weather.   Your Leader...
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29. May. 2025 / by /   / 0 comments

OUTING – Two Rivers Urban Park Leader: Otto Schmidt.

  Meet at 09h00. We will start birding along the Liesbeek River opposite Hartleyvale Stadium, including the temporary wetlands. We may see Giant, Pied, and Malachite Kingfishers, African Black Duck, and maybe even be a Grey-headed Gull. We will then visit the bird hide...
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20. Apr. 2025 / by /   / 0 comments

Kirstenbosch Bird Walk

 photograph by Lynette de Beer.   Visitors to please bring binoculars with them to be able to see the smaller birds. The walks are free of charge, but the entrance fee for Kirstenbosch is payable. Please wear suitable clothing for the weather.   Your...
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4. Mar. 2025 / by /   / 0 comments

Kirstenbosch Bird Walk

 photograph by Lynette de Beer.   Visitors to please bring binoculars with them to be able to see the smaller birds. The walks are free of charge, but the entrance fee for Kirstenbosch is payable. Please wear suitable clothing for the weather.   Your...
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1. Mar. 2025 / by /   / 0 comments

OUTING – Tokai Arboretum. Leader: Otto Schmidt.

Updated 19 May 2025:     This Outing is cancelled. It is replaced by an Outing the the Two Rivers Urban Park in Observatory on 03 June 2025.   Meet at 09h00. The Tokai Arboretum was declared a National Monument in 1985, and is home to...
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25. Oct. 2024 / by /   / 0 comments

OUTING – Tokai Arboretum. Leader: Otto Schmidt.

Meet at 08h00. The Tokai Arboretum was declared a National Monument in 1985, and is home to over 274 tree species. The car park where we meet is usually good for Common Chaffinch, and Cape Siskins should be found near the now abandoned restaurant...
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31. Jan. 2024 / by /   / 0 comments

Kirstenbosch Bird Walk

 photograph by Lynette de Beer.   Visitors to please bring binoculars with them to be able to see the smaller birds. The walks are free of charge, but the entrance fee for Kirstenbosch is payable. Please wear suitable clothing for the weather.   Your...
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2. Jul. 2023 / by /   / 0 comments

OUTING – Two Rivers Urban Park Leader: Otto Schmidt.

Please Note:    This Outing has been cancelled by the Committee as it deems the proximity is close to the N2 freeway, with the Taxi industry strike taking place. The safety of our Members and visitors is not worth the risk.   Meet at 08h30....
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25. Jan. 2023 / by /   / 0 comments

Kirstenbosch Bird Walk

 photograph by Lynette de Beer.   Your Leader today are Otto Schmidt. We meet at the Information desk at Gate 1. Organiser is Linda Hibbin.
20. Jun. 2022 / by /   / 0 comments

OUTING – Two Rivers Urban Park Leader: Otto Schmidt.

Meet at 09h00. We will start birding along the Liesbeek River opposite Hartleyvale Stadium, including the temporary wetlands. We may see Giant, Pied, and Malachite Kingfishers, African Black Duck, and maybe even be a Grey-headed Gull. We will then visit the bird hide at...
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25. Jan. 2022 / by /   / 0 comments

Kirstenbosch Bird Walk

 photograph by Lynette de Beer.   Your Leader today is Otto Schmidt. We meet at the Information desk at Gate 1. Organiser is Linda Hibbin.
20. Oct. 2021 / by /   / 0 comments

Kirstenbosch Bird Walk

photograph by Lynette de Beer.   If there are more than 10 in the group, then we will split the group with other leaders to keep it manageable. All the protocols will be followed, we will wear masks and keep our social distance. We...
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21. Jun. 2021 / by /   / 0 comments

OUTING – Two Rivers Urban Park Leader: Otto Schmidt

Meet at 09h00. We will start birding along the Liesbeek River opposite Hartleyvale Stadium, including the temporary wetlands. We may see Giant, Pied, and Malachite Kingfishers, African Black Duck, and maybe even be a Grey-headed Gull. We will then visit the bird hide at...
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