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Birdringing weekend on 15 and 16 October 2011 with Dirk, Karen and Stefan Stuyvenberg.

On the 15th of October from 09:30, the Animal Demography Unit (ADU – http://www.adu.org.za) will be presenting interesting talks at the National Botanical Gardens (Pretoria) about birdringing, the SA Bird Atlas, butterflies, Virtual Museums and Virtual Tree Terbariums among others. This will be followed by a picnic lunch and feedback session until 15:00. For the full program see [...]

Bird Ringing Report: Moreleta Kloof Nature Reserve

Background: The South African Bird Ringing Unit (SAFRING) administers bird ringing in Southern Africa, supplying rings, ringing equipment and services to volunteer and professional ringers in South Africa and neighboring countries. All ringing records are curated by SAFRING, which is an essential arm of the Animal Demography Unit at the University of Cape Town. The [...]

Bird walk with Faansie Peacock

On the 5th of February 2011, at 06:00, we will hold a Bird Walk with Faansie Peacock in the Moreleta Kloof Nature Reserve.  This walk will be for serious bird-lovers and will last about three hours. Please remember your cameras and something to drink. We are privileged to have around 160 different species of birds in the Reserve. [...]

A birdwatcher from Maidstone in the UK writes about the Moreleta Kloof

Moreletakloof is a small private nature reserve to the southeast of Pretoria, South Africa. The reserve claims some wonderful birds with Red-chested Flufftail and Ovambo Sparrowhawk on their list. The guard on the gate let me in at 06.00 while it was still dark. It was cold too. I had 3 layers, gloves and a hat [...]

Birdwatching day, 12 June 2010

The Moreleta Kloof Nature Reserve, along with Faansie Peacock, will be hosting a bird watching day on Saturday 12 June 2010. The walk will start at 08:00 AM and end around 12:00 PM. Entrance is free of charge, just bring your birding gear and yourself! A few snacks and something to drink will also be [...]