by Marion | Mar 22, 2026 | Monthly Outings, Past Events
Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden in Cape Town is one of our regular outings, it is a beautiful and interesting place for everyone who enjoys birds, trees and plants. A group of about 15 enjoyed lovely weather and 28 species were sighted. More information and photos in...
by Marion | Mar 1, 2026 | Monthly Meeting, Past Events
Our speaker for March was Michelle Watson from the Kogelberg Wildlife Rescue and Training Centre. Full write up in the next Batis edition (May 2026). You can find out more about the Centre on their website. https://kogelbergbiosphere.org.za/wildlife-rescue/...
by Marion | Mar 1, 2026 | Monthly Outings, Past Events
A change of plan: Instead of Van der Stel Pass, the outing switched to Karwyderskraal and Swartriver Roads. Both are farm roads in the Overberg (about 1 hour drive from Somerset West). We had a great turn out with nine cars in the convoy. The group enjoyed great...
by Marion | Feb 11, 2026 | Monthly Meeting, Past Events
February 2026 Meeting At our February meeting, after the business of the AGM, we were treated to an eye-opening talk from long-standing club member Albert van Reenen, who is also an Honorary Ranger at Tankwa Karoo National Park. I’m sure I’m not the only one who knew...
by Marion | Feb 11, 2026 | Monthly Outings, Past Events
Bird Watch / Count Thank you to everyone who turned out for the Coordinated Waterbird Count (CWAC) on 14 February. We had enough feet, hands, eyes and binoculars to count Paardevlei, Dick Dent and Macassar, a huge contribution to the vital data on waterbird life which...
by Marion | Jan 11, 2026 | Monthly Outings, Past Events
Our first outing of the year on the 17 January saw a great turnout, fabulous weather and two beautiful destinations, what a brilliant start to the year! The two areas visited are next to each other and both form part of the False Bay Nature Reserve. The Rondevlei...
