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
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,
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,
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
Lazy Cisticola Near Gouna Forest
Lazy Cisticola Near Gouna Forest I recently had the pleasure of guiding a delightful couple
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
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
A Near Miss: Juvenile Fish Eagle
A Near Miss: Juvenile Fish Eagle Hunting It was a crisp late winter morning, with
The Fork-tailed Drongo: A Fascinating Bird Species
The Fork-tailed Drongo: A Fascinating Bird Species Image gallery at the end of this article
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
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
Birding and Photography Introduction – Garden Route Jan 2023
My clients, a couple from Johannesburg, met me in Sedgefield at 6h00 on Tuesday morning.
Trip report for Wilderness and Sedgefield, 27 Jan 2020 – UK clients
Birdwatching Wilderness South Africa Garden Route.I enjoyed the morning’s birding with my four clients, two
Birding on the Garden Route with UK couple – Sedgefield, Sunday morning 19/1/2020
Birding on the Garden Route with UK clients. My clients from the UK had a
Birding in Knysna and Wilderness for Nairobi and UK clients
Birding in Knysna and Wilderness on the Garden Route. What a privilege to end the
Birding Rondevlei Wilderness on 11 Nov 2019.
Birdwatching Rondevlei and Wilderness My clients, a couple from the United Kingdom, phoned the afternoon
Birding trip report for USA clients, Wilderness, Garden Route 2/1/2020
Starting the new year with early morning birding can only be good. My clients from
Birding Garden Route, Rondevlei to Wilderness on 11 Nov 2019
Birding on the Garden Route, Rondevlei to Wilderness. My clients, a couple from the United
Trip Report Enkeldoorn 28 & 29 April 2017
Birding at Enkeldoorn, South Africa The farm Enkeldoorn is situated approximately 80 km north-east of
Birding outing to Kloppersbos Trip Report – 11 June 2016
Kloppersbos is situated approximately 40km north-east of Pretoria. Ben Fouche, Rihann Geyser, Tiaan Muller and
Birding outing to Luiperdskloof Trip Report – 21 May 2016
Luiperdskloof Game Lodge is situated south of Rhenosterpoort Private Game Reserve, south of Ezemvelo Nature
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