Ocean birds 101 20 October 2011 The ocean isn't reserved just for fish and boats. The waters beyond our shores are... read more
How the Kalahari turned me into a birder 7 September 2011 If you thought birds were boring, try visiting the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. The Kalahari is... read more
Birders and herpers 27 May 2011 As a herper, I had learnt previously that when outnumbered by birders, simply pretend... read more
Searching for Pel’s fishing owl and the African finfoot in northern KwaZulu-Natal 25 January 2011 I spent some nights in northern Natal game parks with my friends. The mission was... read more
Lifer: a birder's road trip to the Drakensberg 2 21 April 2009 The next morning I had them up at 05h00 to hit the vulture restaurant at... read more
Lifer: a birder's road trip to the Drakensberg I 21 April 2009 Wahoo, yes, yes, yes, I have seen a new bird! And a very cool bird... read more
To tick or not to tick – Birding in Limpopo 23 March 2009 I have recently been lucky enough to spend a few days with a group of... read more
Birding can be a life threatening sport 9 February 2009 Who would have thought that birding could be life threatening? And not just through... read more
It is not easy being a birder! 28 January 2009 Apart from (or perhaps due to) the compulsive affliction of being constantly distracted by any... read more
Look up! Rare birds in summer 26 January 2009 I love summer! Sure the sunbeams, braais and skimpily clad bodies around the pool are... read more