Rediscovering the joy of watching birds in northern KwaZulu-Natal Text & Photographs by Anton Crone About halfway through my field notes from a recent trip is the headline “Birds I saw after I dropped my phone in the drink”, followed by a small list. Despite many fine moments, this blunder proved to be the crux of...
Stand a chance to win a birding trip of a lifetime to the spectacular Eastern Andes of Ecuador – worth R150,000! BirdLife South Africa’s popular Jackpot Birding Raffle is back! One lucky winner and their travel companion will jet off on a 7-day/6-night guided birding adventure from 15 to 21 February 2026, courtesy of Rockjumper Worldwide Birding Adventures. This unforgettable journey...
BirdLife South Africa will be taking intrepid birders and naturalists on three exciting adventures to St Helena Island in early 2026. This remarkable island boasts a globally significant natural environment – both on land and at sea – with strikingly contrasting landscapes and extraordinary biodiversity. The Wirebird, St Helena’s last remaining endemic land bird, is...
After completing one of the world’s toughest mountain bike races, Chanan Weiss sought recovery in one of Earth’s richest wetland ecosystems—the Okavango Delta, where two bird species became the stars of the show. I’d just completed the Absa Cape Epic – an 8-day, over-600 km mountain bike race in conditions that varied from mid-40 degrees Celsius temperatures...
A small group ventured beyond the Limpopo into Mozambique’s wilder Pafuri region. Drawn by the elusive Pel’s Fishing Owl, they discover an untouched landscape teeming with birdlife, and moments that offered a deeper connection to the wild. By Marc Freeman The sun beat down as we crossed the border, leaving behind the renowned Kruger National...
The Okavango Delta is a captivating destination for The Rollers. Despite our numerous visits, this group of eight bird fanatics and adventurers have yet to encounter the swamp-like terrain that initially captured our interest. This endorheic basin is facing significant challenges despite being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and home to a diverse range of...
