Witwatersrand Bird Club

A branch of BirdLife South Africa

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Locations

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Melville Koppies Nature Reserve

Melville Koppies is well worth a visit.

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Roodekoppies Dam

Yellow Wagtail, Temminck’s courser and African Skimmer have been seen in the past. There is a daily entrance fee. Braai facilities are available. Camping is available on the pleasant shady shoreline. Bring own water.

Leader: Roy Altman (084 872 0287)
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Kenya

In the National Parks such as Nakuru we will bird from 6 seater buses with a roof-opening. Most of the birding however will be on foot, during this trip comprising of short to medium distance walks that should be easy for the average able bodied person to complete. Our focus read more »

Suikerbosrand

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Groot Marico Doornkraal

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Segwati Ranch, Hartebeesfontein

Walk among giraffe, zebra, nyala, kudu and many other animals - only 45 minutes from Randburg and close to Hartebeespoort Dam. Segwati Ranch is a 650-hectare game farm with beautiful views of mountains, open plains and an extensive bird list.

Braai facilities available in picturesque lapa; bring your own charcoal.

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Bayete Estate, Hennops River

Hosts: Atusha and Frank Maxham

The BAYETE river frontage estate is set in 5 Hectares of beautiful garden surrounds in the Hennops Valley. Pathways through the rainforest allows the discerning guest to experience the serenity, birdlife and variety of trees which inhabit the estate.

Easily accessible by road and close to city
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DBR Kimberley, Dronfield

Dronfield Farm is another fabulous Diamond Birding Route property. Expert local guides will show us their abundant bird life, in addition we are privileged to also have Faansie Peacock, author of PIPITS of Southern Africa, accompany us. Dronfield is renowned for Pipits and Larks and we are assured of both read more »