Welcome to Somerset West Bird Club
Upcoming Events
Monthly Meeting July 2025 – Birds of New Zealand North Island
In July we once again welcome John Magner to tell us about his epic trip to New Zealand, this time focussed on the North Island.
Thursday 7 July. 6.30pm for 7pm at the Somerset West Library Hall.
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Monthly Meeting August 2025 – Bird ringing
In August we are looking forward to learning more about bird ringing with Dieter Oschadleus.
Thursday 7 August. 6.30pm for 7pm at the Somerset West Library Hall.
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Monthly Meeting September 2025 – Shared migrants: Eastern Atlantic Flyway
Join us at our September meeting to learn more about the Eastern Atlantic Flyway with our speaker Peter Penning.
Thursday 11 September, 6.30pm for 7pm, at the Somerset West Library Hall.
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Bird of the Year
BirdLife South Africa announced that the Red-Billed Oxpecker is Bird of the Year 2025.
Click here to find out more about a fascinating bird and a feelgood conservation story.
Garden Birds Project
The purpose of the Garden Birds Project is to keep track of the birds we’re seeing in our gardens in and around the Helderberg Basin.
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Injured Birds
It’s always distressing when you find an injured bird – fortunately, there are some folks who are able and willing to assist.
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