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Category: Birding

Meet the family who took a year off to go birding, “Our Birding Big Year 2021”

May 5, 2021

Meet this lovely family of four who are travelling South Africa in search of as many bird species as possible throughout 2021. Craig, Christine Widdows and their two kids Wrenna and Finn. … More Meet the family who took a year off to go birding, “Our Birding Big Year 2021”

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What is birding like in Govuro, Mozambique?

December 10, 2018

The single biggest thing I have looked forward to when we decided we are moving here is the birding. I couldn’t wait to see what I would find here. It has definitely hasn’t disappointed.  It has been amazing so far. Obviously also since most of my birding was done in the Free State, South Africa, … More What is birding like in Govuro, Mozambique?

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Summer Birding at Bakoorvlakte

June 7, 2018

I am a lover of summer. If I was a bird, I would definitely be some kind of migrant. Not only do I love the heat, the sun and the abundance of growth, but I also love travelling. I’d love to be flying where the sun is shining. I am still a little bit in … More Summer Birding at Bakoorvlakte

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Sunday and Summer Loveliness

February 25, 2018

We recently had some rain, and more rain upstream. The river that run’s through Bakoorvlakte flooded and everything is green. It’s my favourite time of the year, when everything is so lush. It always inspire me to walk around, explore and take pictures and also its a lovely time of the year to do bird … More Sunday and Summer Loveliness

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Malachite Sunbird Visit

August 8, 2015

When we just moved to the Free State, I had a hard time adapting and I especially missed some of my favourite birds. I have soon gotten over that, because the area we are living in is so rich in bird life.  I have in the meantime been able to add a couple of new species to … More Malachite Sunbird Visit

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Afterwork Quick Birding Drive

February 25, 2015

I went on a quick game drive this afternoon, looking for some birds. Lately I have been trying to get my bird knowledge to a better level. What a blessing to be able to improve it right here at home. I would like to share a few of the things I saw on drive. Enjoy.

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