The Dust Remembers
The Dust Remembers The dust of Kruger rose like a whispered prayer beneath the first
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Malachite Kingfisher – A Front Row Seat at the Hide!
Malachite Kingfisher – A Front Row Seat at the Hide! There are mornings in the
The Last Cast
The Last Cast: Finding Stillness in the Sedgefield Estuary The golden hour in Sedgefield has
A Morning of Golden Light and Forest Specials
A Morning of Golden Light and Forest Gems: Birding Wilderness and Sedgefield On Thursday, 12
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
Rare Five Fish Eagle Sighting at Rondevlei
Morning with the Monarchs: A Rare Five Fish Eagle Sighting at Rondevlei landscapes and shimmering
Pipefish in the Swartvlei–Wilderness area (Garden Route): the “needlefish” of the seagrass
Pipefish in the Swartvlei–Wilderness area (Garden Route): the “needlefish” of the seagrass If you spend
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
Three-banded Plover Chick Rondevlei
A Tiny Miracle on the Edge of the Road: The Three-banded Plover Family at Rondevlei On 12
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
Goliath Herons Return: A New Nesting Chapter at Sedgefield’s Island
Goliath Heron Nesting Update at Sedgefield’s Island. In January 2024. I shared a video showcasing
Squacco Herons at Rondevlei – Garden Route
Squacco Herons at Rondevlei – Garden Route Birdwatching at Rondevlei: A Glimpse of Squacco HeronsRondevlei
A Plea for the Forest Birds – Disappearing Milkwood Forest
Forest Birds – Disappearing Milkwood Forest Imagine a juvenile Gymnogene skilfully probing the crevices of
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,
Kingfishers of the Garden Route
Discover the Vibrant Kingfishers of the Garden Route: A Birdwatcher’s Paradise Welcome to the breathtaking
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
Cape Grassbird
Cape Grassbird (Yerbera de El Cabo) Sometimes the best bird of the morning isn’t the
Knysna Warbler and other specials on the Garden Route
March Birding Specials on the Garden Route As winter approaches, many birders feel a familiar
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
Night Heron Nursery: A Sedgefield Story
Night Heron Nursery: A Sedgefield Story For several seasons, I’ve had the incredible privilege of
From White Christmas to African Sunshine: Birding, Bush and Beach.
From White Christmas to African Sunshine: Birding, Bush and Beach. After a magical white Christmas
Milkwood Forest’s Turacos
Knysna Turacos in the Milkwood Forests of Sedgefield. As a birdwatcher living in the heart
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 Birding Year Draws to a Close: Views from Goukamma
A Birding Year Draws to a Close: Views from Goukamma! Birding on the Garden
Festive Season, Woolly-necked Stork and more
Birding in the Drakensberg this festive season.Woolly-necked Stork and more. Great time of the year
Heron’s Hungry Hunt in Sedgefield Lagoon
Heron’s Hungry Hunt in Sedgefield Lagoon I’ve been keeping a watchful eye on this Grey
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
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