The Dust Remembers
The Dust Remembers The dust of Kruger rose like a whispered prayer beneath the first
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Gymnogenes Visit Our Garden in Sedgefield Again
Gymnogene Adult and Juvenile Visit Our Garden in Sedgefield Again On the morning of
Jackal Buzzard – Hovering like a Kite
I live in an area where Jackal Buzzards are very common. They frequently perch on
The Black-winged Lapwing: Striking and Elegant
The Black-winged Lapwing is a striking and elegant plover that adds excitement to birding outings
A Remarkable Heron Story from Sedgefield
A Remarkable Heron Story from Sedgefield: Goliaths, Greys, and an Unexpected Protector Around 18 August
African Marsh Harrier – Garden Route South Africa
African Marsh Harrier – Garden Route South Africa Whenever I visit the lakes and marshes
Blue-Mantled Crested-Flycatcher
Blue-Mantled Crested-Flycatcher A Delightful Encounter with the Blue-Mantled Crested-Flycatcher Recently, I had the absolute
A Memorable Birding Adventure Rooi-Els and the Garden Route:
A Memorable Birding Adventure Rooi-Els and the Garden Route: Brilliant shot of Cape Rockjumper by
Hamerkop Magic on the Garden Route Birdwatching
Hamerkop Magic on the Garden Route Birdwatching Notes from BIRDWATCHER on the Garden Route, the
Spotted Eagle Owls of the Garden Route
Spotted Eagle Owls of the Garden Route Spotted Eagle Owl Garden Route Spotting an owl
“Knot” so easy Red Knot
Summer has arrived, bringing migratory birds to the Garden Route. Reports on birding groups mentioned
Martial Eagle Wilderness
A Memorable Morning Birding in Wilderness on Friday, October 10, I led a fantastic morning
Rare Plovers Take Center Stage on the Garden Route
Rare Plovers Take Center Stage at Plettenberg Bay: A Birdwatcher’s Dream.In late July 2025, Plettenberg
Squacco Herons at Rondevlei – Garden Route
Squacco Herons at Rondevlei – Garden Route Birdwatching at Rondevlei: A Glimpse of Squacco HeronsRondevlei
Paradise Flycatchers Garden Route
Welcome to an incredible journey into the world of the African Paradise Flycatcher, right here
Hundreds of Cape Cormorants flying along a water channel
Hundreds of Cape Cormorants flaying along the channel This morning, I headed out early to
A Painful Sight: A Bird in Distress
A Call for Care: Protecting Our African Black Oystercatchers from Harm. The African Black Oystercatcher
Jackal Buzzard Snags a Cape Dune Mole-Rat!
A Wild Encounter on the Garden Route: Jackal Buzzard Snags a Cape Dune Mole-Rat! Hey,
Pale Chanting Goshawk – Klein Karoo
Pale Chanting Goshawk – A Klein Karoo Star Picture this: the Klein Karoo in
Finding African Finfoot on the Garden Route
Chasing the Elusive African Finfoot on the Garden Route African Finfoot (Podica senegalensis) – Watertrapper
Roseate Terns at Goukamma Mouth and Buffelsbaai.
A Coastal Birding Adventure with Roseate Terns at Goukamma Mouth and Buffelsbaai. Saturday, May 2,
Buff-spotted Flufftail on the Garden Route
A Surprise Buff-spotted Flufftail at George Botanical Garden Whenever I’m in George, I can’t resist
Stormy Birding Adventures on the Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa
Stormy Birding Adventures on the Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa Birdwatching along the Garden
A Morning with Swee Waxbills: Birding on the Garden Route
A Morning with Swee Waxbills: An Unexpected Delight on the Garden Route It was
Little Egret: A Master Fisher on the Garden Route
Little Egret: A Master Fisher on the Garden Route This morning’s perfect winter weather lured
Osprey overwinter in Sedgefield, Garden Route, South Africa
Osprey overwinter in Sedgefield, Garden Route, South Africa An early morning hike over a dune
Orange-breasted Sunbirds Garden Route Birding
Unforgettable Birding Adventure in South Africa’s Outeniqua Mountains, March 2025 Join me on a thrilling
A Magical Encounter with the African Wood Owl
A Magical Encounter with the African Wood Owl It’s mid-April on South Africa’s breathtaking Garden
Lazy Cisticola Near Gouna Forest
Lazy Cisticola Near Gouna Forest I recently had the pleasure of guiding a delightful couple
Garden Route – Water Thick-knees and Caspian Terns
Every day in Sedgefield is a gift. The weather here shifts faster than you
Birding Bliss on the Garden Route
Birding Bliss on the Garden Route: A Symphony of Feathers and Forests Birding along South
A New Appreciation for Guineafowl
A New Appreciation for Guineafowl As a child, my world was filled with the
The Goldcrest or “Goudhaan” Tiny Jewel of Europe
Tiny Jewel of the Woudenberg Forest (Netherlands): The Goldcrest or “Goudhaan” While wandering through the
A Nest Full of Wonders: The Return of the Chorister Robin-chats
A Nest Full of Wonders: The Return of the Chorister Robin-chats We’re thrilled to announce
Pied Kingfisher – A double scoop please!
Pied Kingfisher: The Multi-Tasking Fishing Master Even on a cold, windy winter day, a visit
Birding and Butterflies – The Pearl Emperor
The Pearl Emperor: A Gem You Might Find in Your Own Backyard (Even in Sedgefield!)
Olive Woodpecker Takes Up Residence in My Garden
Olive Woodpeckers are a familiar sight here on the Garden Route, a welcome change from
Pearl-spotted Owlet
Pearl-spotted Owlet Birding in South Africa Have You Heard the Call of the African Bush?
Tawny Frogmouth near Sydney, Australia!
Tawny Frogmouth near Sydney! Birding in Australia is always an adventure, and my November 2022
A Serendipitous Morning Walk
A Serendipitous Morning Walk I set out for a brisk walk this morning, heading up
Knysna Woodpecker – Special on the Garden Route
The Knysna Woodpecker is like a precious gem in my garden. You stumble upon them
Forest Buzzards and Ericas
The sun barely peeked over the Outeniqua Mountains, casting long shadows across the valley below.
Finding Victorin’s Warbler
Unveiling the Jewel of the Fynbos: Victorin’s Warbler Have you ever dreamt of finding a
Good birding on the Garden Route
Good birding on the Garden Route. In October of 2020, my good friend, Rihann Geyser
Bird Watching along the Garden Route, South Africa
Bird Watching along the Garden Route, South Africa The Garden Route of South Africa is
Majestic Kelp Gulls on Garden Route, South Africa
Discover the Majestic Kelp Gulls on Garden Route, South Africa Kelp Gulls on Garden Route,
Laughing Gull in Mossel Bay South Africa
A Laughing Gull in Mossel Bay South Africa caused some excitement this week. On 6
West Coast Birding with Birdwatcher Sept 2021
West Coast – Birding in the Western Cape, South Africa.Birdwatching on the West Coast of
Brown-hooded Kingfisher – Enkeldoorn 28 & 29 April 2017
Brown-hooded Kingfisher, Bruinkopvisvanger, (Halcyon albiventris) – Enkeldoorn 28 & 29 April 2017
Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill – Enkeldoorn 28 & 29 April 2017
Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill, Geelbekneushoringvoël, (Tockus leucomelas) – Enkeldoorn 28 & 29 April 2017
Hamerkop – Enkeldoorn 28 & 29 April 2017
Hamerkop, Hamerkop, (Scopus umbretta) – Enkeldoorn 28 & 29 April 2017
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