Welcome to Somerset West Bird Club

Upcoming Events
Monthly Meeting May 2025 – Eco Schools
Join us at our May meeting to learn about South African Eco-schools.
Thursday 15 May. 6.30pm for 7pm at the Somerset West Library Hall.
Monthly Meeting June 2025 – Birds and crop agrochemicals
In June we welcome Lorinda Hart to talk to us about birds and agrochemicals.
Thursday 5 June. 6.30pm for 7pm at the Somerset West Library Hall.
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.
Join Us
Membership

MEMBERS: Subscriptions are due for 2025. If you do not renew before 15 April 2025, your membership will cease because we must report to BirdLife South Africa at that time.
Please refer to the Batis for payment details, ask a committee member or email somersetwestbirdclub@gmail.com for information.
Join the roost
- Individual or family membership: R160 per year including an electronic copy of our quarterly magazine, the Batis, sent by eMail. There is also an option to receive a printed copy of the Batis for R220 per year
- Life membership for individual or family: One-off payment of R1,945 including an electronic copy of Batis magazine sent by eMail
You are welcome to come to a meeting before you join. Just contact the email address above and we will be happy to invite you along.
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.