Lion And Safari Park birding
Lion And Safari Park for birding are excellent for driving while looking for birds. The park is locted at: R512 Pelindaba Rd, Hartbeespoort, Broederstroom, between Lanseria and Fourways. It is about 40km from Pretoria...
Author: Petrus Albertus Van Tonder
Nahoon Estuary Nature Reserve birding: Endemics, Access and facilities
Nahoon Estuary Nature Reserve for birding is located at Nahoon beach in East London. It is famous for its safe and clean trails that take you through trees, mangrove swamps, and along the river....
Geelbek Western Cape birding – Trip report
I learned about Geelbek Western Cape for birding through the Southern African Rare Bird News Reports I receive by email. While on holiday in Cape Town, I made Geelbek a priority visit. You can...
Thornpark East London birding – Trip report
Thornpark East London birding by Petrus A. van Tonder This is of course not a complete list of birds. It is just a guide to what you can find at Thorn Park in East...
Marievale Bird Sanctuary birding: Travel information, access and facilities
Marievale Bird Sanctuary birding: Marievale Bird Sanctuary in South Africa is a renowned birding destination located in the Gauteng province, near the town of Nigel. It is a haven for bird enthusiasts, offering a...
Roodekrans birding – Trip report
Roodekrans birding – The main attraction at Roodekrans, at the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens, is the black eagles (Aquila verreauxii) for birding. The habitat at Roodekrans is perfect for black eagles because it offers...
Rietvlei nature reserve birding – Trip report
Rietvlei nature reserve birding. It is located in Pretoria and is about 4,000 hectares in size. Located within the reserve is the Rietvlei Dam. The roads in the reserve are well maintained and serve...
Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary: Endemics, Habitats, Access and Facilities
Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary in Pretoria, South Africa, is a very popular birding spot. I have spent many weekends there and met some awesome birders. There is also a restaurant called The Blue Crane....
Bird lifers list
A bird lifers list is all the birds that you have seen and recorded. I want to showcase some of the birds I have photographed through my birdwatching journey together with the locations I...
Choosing a camera for bird twitching
Choosing a camera for bird twitching. As I mentioned in the previous blog post, I also wanted to take photos like I have seen on social media and visit some of the birdwatching places...
Birdwatching using camcorder: Photography, bird videos
Birdwatching using camcorder: It can be a great way to capture both still photography and dynamic bird videos in their natural habitats. Here are tips for both photography and videography, specifically for birdwatching. 1....
Bird watching for beginners: a helpful guide and tips
Bird watching for beginners, or birding, is a rewarding hobby that allows you to connect with nature and observe the beauty and diversity of bird species. Whether you’re starting in your backyard or exploring...
Weaver Southern Masked
Weaver Southern Masked: The Southern Masked Weaver (Ploceus velatus) is a common weaver species in southern Africa, known for its striking yellow plumage and intricate nest-building behavior. Here are key details about this species:...
An introduction to birding: Reasons, Excellent Advice
An introduction to birding: Reasons, Excellent Advice – By starting my first blog post, I would like to give you an introduction, my new passion, and addiction. Are you ready to spread your wings...