Welcome to Somerset West Bird Club

Upcoming Events

Monthly Meeting August 2025 – Bird ringing

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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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.

Click here for more information and to get involved.

Injured Birds

 It’s always distressing when you find an injured bird – fortunately, there are some folks who are able and willing to assist.

Click here for more information.