The joys of winter birding 31 May 2012 As temperatures drop, don’t be tempted to retreat indoors – there’s a wealth of bird... read more
Sunbirds: jewels of the avian world 23 May 2012 There is a wondrous group of birds that bursts with the brightness of the sun:... read more
Eagles: masters of the sky 23 April 2012 The uninitiated would say South Africa’s sky is owned by aeroplanes, hot-air balloons and hang-gliders;... read more
Pelicans and people 18 April 2012 The West Coast’s pelicans teach a valuable lesson on how human interference can devastate –... read more
Garden Route escape: Lakeside Lodge in Sedgefield 5 April 2012 A relaxing weekend spent on the banks of the Swartvlei, discovering the best view in... read more
The red-billed quelea’s desert home 2 April 2012 The desert may appear to be void of any life, but there are bird species... read more
Sasol Birds of Southern Africa is a great book for birders 29 February 2012 Sasol Birds of Southern Africa is a very relevant and important addition to the world... read more
Meet the avian hunters of your back garden 17 January 2012 There’s no need to head into deepest Africa to witness a thrilling hunt; it could... read more
Zambia’s Bangweulu Wetlands – where water meets sky 30 November 2011 Conservationists provide a tour of the birds and animals of Bangweulu Wetlands in Zambia.... read more
Blue crane conservation 24 November 2011 The blue crane is South Africa’s national bird and a symbol of sovereignty and it... read more
