Birds on the coastline of the Western Cape
The focus here is on learning the really common birds which you can expect to see on the coastline in the Western Cape. These are the species you are most likel...
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Refreshment dip into Yzerfontein during lockdown
“Starting in my home grid cell on 1 January 2021, I will upload records to the Virtual Museum of as many species as possible (and I will be especially careful n...
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Industrial Biodiversity 2 : Black River in Paarden Eiland : novel ecosystem
This remarkable 200-m section of the Black River in Paarden Eiland is a novel ecosystem. There are many bird species breeding and feeding. It is a biodiversity ...
… and now for something a little bit different … BOPping birds … Birds with Odd Plumage
Since it started in March 2012, 450 records have been uploaded to the BOP section of the Virtual Museum. BOP stands for Birds with Odd Plumage. The BOP lo...
Alien opportunities: 10 bird species with feral populations in South Africa
Research opportunities on alien birds Although alien species are widely (and rightly) regarded as a “bad thing”, they offer special opportunities for research! ...
Calvinia BioBash: Citizen Science in the Hantam
The Hantam is the general area north of Calvinia in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. It’s an arid area, and poorly covered in biodiversity surveys. C...
Industrial biodiversity 1 : Epping Industria I
What motivates this blog on industrial biodiversity? Well, the BDI took occupation of its unit in Epping Industria I on Monday this past week. Director Pete Lav...
Bird ringing report – Paardeberg 28 March 2018
Cape Robin-chat – Virtual Museum record Report by Dieter Oschadleus on our first BDI bird ringing in the Paardeberg. The Paardeberg stands out as a mounta...