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Author: Ryan Tippett

Ryan is an enthusiastic contributor to Citizen Science and has added many important and interesting records of fauna and flora. He has been a member of the Virtual Museum since 2014 and has currently submitted over 12,000 records. He is on the expert identification panel for the OdonataMAP project. Ryan is a well-qualified and experienced Field Guide, and Guide Training Instructor. He has spent the last 18 years in the guiding and tourism industries. Ryan loves imparting his passion and knowledge onto others, and it is this that drew him into guide training in particular. Something that he finds incredibly rewarding is seeing how people he's had the privilege of teaching have developed and gone on to greater things. His interests are diverse and include Dragonflies, Birding, Arachnids, Amphibians, wild flowers and succulents, free diving and experiencing big game on foot. With this range of interests, there is always likely be something special just around the corner!
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Cardinal Woodpecker (Dendropicos fuscescens)

Posted on 17/07/2026 by Ryan Tippett / 0 Comment

Cover image of Cardinal Woodpecker by Marna Buys – Magaliesberg Natural Area, Gauteng Woodpeckers belong to the family PICIDAE. Members of t...

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Red-capped Lark (Calandrella cinerea)

Posted on 15/07/2026 by Ryan Tippett / 0 Comment

Cover image of Red-capped Lark Lark by Ryan Tippett – Carnarvon district, Northern Cape Larks are passerine birds of the family&n...

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Cape Grassbird (Sphenoeacus afer)

Posted on 08/07/2026 by Ryan Tippett

Cover image of Cape Grassbird by Ryan Tippett – Ithala Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal The Cape Grassbird belongs to the Family MACROSPHENIDAE (Afri...

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Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis)

Posted on 29/06/2026 by Ryan Tippett

Cover image of Black-necked Grebe by Ryan Tippett – Carnarvon district, Northern Cape Grebes are the sole members of the Family PODICI...

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Sociable Weaver (Philetairus socius)

Posted on 19/06/2026 by Ryan Tippett

Cover image of Sociable Weaver by Ryan Tippett – Near Kenhardt, Northern Cape The Sociable Weaver is a member of the Family PLOCEIDAE (Weavers and All...

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Sombre Greenbul (Andropadus importunus)

Posted on 03/06/2026 by Ryan Tippett

Cover image of Sombre Greenbul by Terry Terblanche – Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape Greenbuls belong to the Family PYCNONOT...

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Brown-throated Martin (Riparia paludicola)

Posted on 26/05/2026 by Ryan Tippett

Cover image of Brown-throated Martin by Pamela Kleiman – Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park, KwaZulu-Natal The Brown-throated Martin belongs to th...

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Cape Shoveler (Anas smithii)

Posted on 21/05/2026 by Ryan Tippett

Cover image of Cape Shoveler by Cobus Elstadt – Near Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape The Cape Shoveler, being a type of duck, belongs to the Fam...

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Grey-winged Francolin (Scleroptila afra)

Posted on 11/05/2026 by Ryan Tippett

Cover image of Grey-winged Francolin by Kate Webster – Mountain Zebra National Park, Eastern Cape Francolins belong to the Family: PHA...

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Orange River Francolin (Scleroptila gutturalis)

Posted on 30/04/2026 by Ryan Tippett

Cover image of Orange River Francolin by Lia Steen – Near Devon, Gauteng Francolins belong to the Family: PHASIANIDAE (Pheasants, Grouse, and all...

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Recent posts

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    A total of 141 species has been recorded for […]
  • Red-capped Lark (Calandrella cinerea)
    Cover image of Red-capped Lark Lark by Ryan […]
  • Bird ringing at Botuin, Vanrhynsdorp : 3 to 7…
    We were bird ringing near the Maskam Mountain, […]
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