Hi SARBN subscribers,
Sorry for the lack of updates today, but I’ve been out at sea... here’s a quick summary of news that I’ve received during the day that I have just caught up with now.
Western Cape:
KNOB-BILLED DUCK – no sign of the bird at Avondson farm this morning despite several people looking for it.
Eastern Cape:
AFRICAN PYGMY GOOSE – the male bird still present at Ottersvlei this morning.
Gauteng:
WHIMBREL – still present near the picnic site at Roodeplaat Dam today.
COMMON CUCKOO – an immature bird found at Rietvlei Nature Reserve this morning.
Mpumalanga:
WHIMBREL – still present at Mkhombo Dam today.
GREY PLOVER – a single bird found at Mkhombo Dam today.
Namibia:
YELLOW-THROATED LEAFLOVE – at least 4 birds present this morning in the gardens of Caprivi Houseboat Safari Lodge after an absence of more than 3 weeks.
Kind regards
Trevor