Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis)
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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Bird ringing at Ouberg : 30 May to 4 June 2026
We made only two ringing visits to Ouberg Private Nature Reserve last year: 14 to 17 February 2025, and 21 to 24 October 2025. We were delighted to be back at r...
Sociable Weaver (Philetairus socius)
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...
Counting African Oystercatchers on Robben Island : 13 June 2026
We counted the African Oystercatchers on the 10 km of shoreline of Robben Island on 13 June 2026. There were 420 adults and three juveniles. The previous survey...
Bird ringing at Strandfontein Sewage Works : 24 May 2026
On 24 May 2026, we were bird ringing at the Strandfontein Sewage Works at a different spot to where we were eight days ago, on 16 May! Relevant permissions were...
Sombre Greenbul (Andropadus importunus)
Cover image of Sombre Greenbul by Terry Terblanche – Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape Greenbuls belong to the Family PYCNONOT...
Brown-throated Martin (Riparia paludicola)
Cover image of Brown-throated Martin by Pamela Kleiman – Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park, KwaZulu-Natal The Brown-throated Martin belongs to th...
Cape Shoveler (Anas smithii)
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...
Counting African Oystercatchers on Robben Island : 17 May 2026
The African Oystercatchers on the coastline of Robben Island have been counted about 190 times since 2001. The earliest counts were of around 150 birds. The end...
Bird ringing at Strandfontein Sewage Works : 16 May 2026
We grabbed the opportunity presented by a calm Saturday morning to do bird ringing at the Strandfontein Sewage Works (relevant permissions having been obtained)...