Upcomming events
SABAP2 Pentad 2240_2810
The Poplak’s, longstanding club members, have invited us to visit their farm again. The Devon region has been largely overlooked by birders but with habitats comprising Highveld grassland, seasonal wetlands and farmland, may be considered a birding rich area. Oenie says owls are plentiful on the farm
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18 March ADU Speakers Animal Demography Unit
A double act this evening with Dr Magda Remisiewicz and Yahkat Barshep from the ADU.
Magda obtained her PhD in 2003 at the University of Gdansk, Poland. Magda’s main research interests are the patterns and strategies of large-scale migrations of birds in her two favourite
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The 81st Annual General Meeting of BLSA takes place in Wakkerstroom, Mpumalanga over this long weekend. The event is being hosted by the Gauteng Regional Forum of BLSA, a consortium of Gauteng based clubs which includes the WBC.
Come join Dave & Sally Johnson, Warwick & Michele Tarboton, Faansie Peacock, Philip
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Atlasing will be a part of the programmed events available. More details to follow in due course.
Coordinator: Andy Featherstone: (083 259 0231) or email afeatherstone@mlc.co.za
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DELTA ENVIRONMENTAL CENTRE & MARIEVALE FIELD TRIP
Who better to learn about waders and wader identification from, than the man who found South Africa’s first Asiatic Dowitcher? Richard Montinaro will share his impressive knowledge of waders; their habits and habitats. The theoretical session of the course will be held at the
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Recent events
Venue to be advised after review on needs of SABAP2 atlasing programme.
Coordinator: Andy Featherstone: (083 259 0231) or email afeatherstone@mlc.co.za
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SABAP2 Pentad 2615_2800
This is the largest nature reserve (680 ha) within the Johannesburg Metropolitan area. The reserve is bisected by the Bloubospruit which runs through a valley. Ashy Tit, Common Scimitarbill, Brown-backed Honeybird, Orange River Francolin and Long-billed Pipit are all possible. A variety of game has been reintroduced.
Route: We
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SABAP2 Pentads 2545_2745 & 2540_2545
Our hosts James and Linky Smith allow us exclusive access to their property right on the Magaliesberg Mountain. There is always a great selection of birds and we hope to see the Cape Vultures at close range. For those fit enough to make the steep climb
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KURUMAN, NORTHERN CAPE 2723AD
Don’t miss this opportunity to atlas in unchartered territory! As at the beginning of December 2009 the one degree square 27S-23E had only eight field sheets submitted for a total of 144 pentads! So come on atlasers, let’s get stuck into this area and add some better
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SABAP2 Pentad 2640_2800
This is a large Rand Water property consisting of a series of man-made dams near the Vaal River. It is possible to walk and drive around the pans. Past sighting have included South African Shelduck, Greater Flamingo and a number of other waterfowl. The Rand Water braai and
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