Bird ringing courses
The BDI and Birds4Africa run bird ringing courses regularly, and we aim for at least four per year. The aim here is to give a broad overview of what to anticipa...
The BDI and Birds4Africa run bird ringing courses regularly, and we aim for at least four per year. The aim here is to give a broad overview of what to anticipa...
A “BDI – Birds4Africa” ringing visit was held from 14 to 17 February 2023 at the Ouberg Private Nature Reserve in the Little Karoo near Montagu. This was a rela...
“Oh, it’s a glossy starling!” The car comes to a stop on the side of the highway. The passengers grab their binoculars and cameras and hop out of the vehicle, d...
Welcome to the March 2022 newsletter! Upcoming BDI Events 15 – 19 July 2022 2022: Winter Atlas Bash – Khoisan Karoo Conservancy 01 – 07 Septem...
We have lots of exciting news to share with you this month, from the plains of the Karoo to the savannas and woodlands of Limpopo Province. And, we have some gr...
During 2021, the BDI will offer a course called "Fundamentals of Citizen Science".
Looking out over the peaceful Seekoei River, the reeds swaying in the breeze, I find it hard to fathom the horrible atrocities that happened here almost 250 yea...
First BDI Citizen Science Conference, Karoo Gariep Nature Reserve, Hanover The really important things at conferences happen outside of the formal programme. Th...
Not many gardens boast Karoo specials like European Bee-eater, Namaqua Warbler, and Lark-like Bunting. All these were ringed in a long weekend, as well as many ...
Happy New Year and Century! We hope you all had a lovely festive season and that 2020 will be a fantastic year. Why not kick-start the year by joining us at our...