Originally posted on Hermanus Bird Club:
At Gifberg Farm A trip has been arranged to Gifberg, near Vanrhynsdorp by John Saunders who will lead the outing. 12 – 15 November 2018 We will stay at Gifberg Holiday Farm. Previous visits have proved that this is a very popular venue. Surrounded by mountains just over the Gifberg pass, this is a beautiful setting and we should… Continue reading Outing to Gifberg in November
Originally posted on Hermanus Bird Club:
Pat Redford, who will be running our stand (theme – Bird’s Bills) at the Flower Festival in September, writes, “Please could you nag the members for some good photos of BILLS, BILLS, BILLS. I have made a list based on the remarkable differences between the various species and their bills, and also that they are mostly local with a… Continue reading Bills, Bills, Bills
Originally posted on Hermanus Bird Club:
In the Grootbos forest Our next week’s walk will be at Grootbos which is a stunning place. We will meet at Fernkloof at 07.30 to be at Grootbos at about 08.00 and will be led by John Saunders, and Mike Fabricius, from Grootbos, will be our host at the venue. The walk is approximately a two hours and is for… Continue reading Walk at Grootbos on 5 July
Originally posted on Our Fine Feathered Friends:
Photo by David Dibert on Pexels.com A bald eagle comes in for a landing. Here’s an early “Happy Fourth of July” to all my American readers. I thought this week’s post should focus some attention on our national bird, the American bald eagle, which officially became the national emblem in 1782 when the great seal of the United… Continue reading Majesty of bald eagle suitable for America’s official bird
Originally posted on Our Fine Feathered Friends:
Photo by Bryan Stevens Some birds lay clutches with many eggs while others, like this flamingo, invest their energy and dedication to a single egg each time they nest. This Chilean flamingo at Zoo Atlanta is a relative of the American flamingo. ? Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com A pair of eggs in the traditional cup-shaped nest built… Continue reading Eggs showcase a genuine miracle each time a bird hatches
Valavanis Bonsai Blog Japanesse maple trained by Bob Blankfield from a small bare root stump grown in one of my beds a few years ago. Ok, more than a few years, something like two decades. Come to the US National Bonsai Exhibition in September to see this beautiful bonsai in person. No, its not a tombstone this stone in Bob’s garden commemorates his bonsai hobby. … Continue reading Meet Bob Blankfield
Originally posted on Kitora no do:
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Originally posted on Kitora no do:
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