Author: Petrus Albertus Van Tonder

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 – 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. 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 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....

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...

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....

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:...