by Marion | Oct 26, 2025 | Monthly Outings, Past Events
A small group made the trip to Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden in Cape Town on 20 September but the outing was greatly enjoyed by all, in beautiful weather. Here are some of the pictures, from Leslie and Sune. ...
by Marion | Aug 10, 2025 | Monthly Outings, Past Events
The club was invited to visit Hartenberg, Bottelary Hills, Stellenbosch; a new birding destination. We enjoyed a walk of about 3km, through the vineyards, alongside a patch of renosterveld and around a dam, giving a mix of habitatss. After the walk we had coffee and...
by Marion | Aug 9, 2025 | Monthly Outings, Past Events
Another glorious break in the weather for our July 19 outing to Lourensford. Unlike last year, when the venue gave us a tractor trip, individual cars were allowed in. 44 Bird species were seen! Hope you enjoy this selection of photos from the outing. Thank you again...
by Marion | Jul 5, 2025 | Monthly Outings, Past Events
We were blessed with a break in the wet weather for our outing to Van der Stel Pass, betweem Botrivier and Villiersdorp, on June 21st. Sitings included Barn Owl, Cape Canary, Jackal Buzzard, Swee Waxbill, Common Stonechat, Rock Thrush and Klaas’s Cuckoo. Look...
by Marion | May 25, 2025 | Monthly Outings, Past Events
The day started out a bit chilly and the people coming from Strand was doubtful that we would see anything as the fog was hanging low there, but nature surely blessed us with a brilliant autumn day for our outing to Vergelegen. We were privileged to drive...
by Marion | Apr 27, 2025 | Monthly Outings, Past Events
What a beautiful Easter Saturday morning it was for a hike in fynbos-covered Hottentot Hollands reserve. Starting from Steenbras Dam parking, 32 of us took the hike which I heard from others was either 5k, 7k or 13 storeys high. As my watch simply tells the time, I...
