Tag: south africa

• Montecasino Bird Gardens in South Africa

  Situated in the midst of the hustle and bustle of Johannesburg, South Africa, Montecasino Bird Gardens is home to more than sixty species of birds...

• Visit the African Bird of Prey Sanctuary

  Established in 2006, the African Bird of Prey Sanctuary in South Africa cares for more than 180 birds representing 50 different raptor species. The sanctuary's permanent residents have either ...

• Young Penguins Fitted with Monitors

  The African Penguin, also referred to as the Jackass Penguin, might be a little awkward on land, but can definitely hold its own in the water as a very efficient hunter. Tourists who visit Cape ...

• Stanford Strettons Bird Fair 2010

  The Stanford Strettons Bird Fair 2010 is an event that birding enthusiasts in South Africa should not miss out on. It is a weekend filled with magnificent activities and workshops, that not only ...

• Birdlife Cheese and Wine 2010

  The Birdlife SA association will be hosting the Birdlife Cheese and Wine 2010, to raise funds for bird conservation and birdlife awareness projects. Guest speakers such as David Chamberlain, ...

• Stanford Glendower Bird Fair 2009

  The sixth annual Stanford Glendower Bird Fair will kick off with whiskey tasting from the sponsors, at Oak Grove Farm on the 1st of October 2009. Extraordinary prizes have been allocated for the ...

• The Albatross Task Force Project

  South Africans are fast gaining recognition for taking initiative and trying new things. Most recently they have enjoyed a lot of success in efforts aimed at minimizing the number of endangered ...

• Purple Gallinule (Porphyrula martinica)

  The Purple Gallinule (Porphyrula martinica) is a truly beautiful wader bird. Their brightly colored feathers makes it hard to take your eyes off them. They are 10.5 inches in length with a wingspan of 21 inches, and do not fly very well. This water bird is quite big with a very short tail and a […]

• Green Woodhoopoe Displays Remarkable Team Spirit

  Ongoing research into bird behavior continues to reveal fascinating facts about the multitude of feathered creatures that share our planet. Results from recent research indicates that when a ...

• Foraging Birds Keep Guard

  Researchers have recently discovered that certain bird species make use of a sentry when searching for food. This remarkable finding gives us fascinating insight into the survival tactics used ...