Day: April 8, 2021
Two Unusual Sightings on the Contour Path in Fernkloof
Originally posted on roncorylus:
Yesterday’s walk along the contour path above Hermanus Heights and Northcliff revealed two unusual sightings. The first was a Sentinel Rock Thrush at the intersection of the Contour path and Elephant walk – I have previously never seen one at such a low elevation – and Cliff Lilies on the Contour path above the Cemetery – I have previously never seen… Continue reading Two Unusual Sightings on the Contour Path in Fernkloof
Lily Season
Originally posted on roncorylus:
This year we have had a wonderful display of lilies in our garden, mainly March Lilies (Amaryllis belladonna) as well as some indoor varieties and, of course, whilst walking on the Cliff Path, we have seen the endemic Cliff Lilies. Continue reading Lily Season
Hermanus at it’s Best
Originally posted on roncorylus:
This morning we went for a walk along Hermanus’ famous Cliff Path. What a beautiful place this is to live! There was not a breath of wind and the sea was completely flat. Some people were out sea-kayaking and we envied them. The water was crystal clear and the Cliff Lilies were in bloom. We could not have asked for more! Continue reading Hermanus at it’s Best
Walking in the Perdeberg
Originally posted on roncorylus:
This morning we joined a well attended BotSoc walk along the beautiful Perdeberg Trail, in the Kogelberg Reserve. It was well worth it. We walked in lovely cool weather, having even encountered some rain on the way there. The Nivenia stokoei was in full bloom and this along with the thousands of Erica massonii presented an amazing spectacle. Of course there… Continue reading Walking in the Perdeberg
Coffee at the Summit and the Jeep Track
Originally posted on roncorylus:
Ann asked us to accompany her and some friends up behind Kanonkop to see a Disa graminifolia, but we could not find it. It was unfortunate, but no train smash, as we had a wonderful walk, stopping for refreshments on the Summit, before setting out eastwards on the Jeep Track, through truly beautiful fynbos dominated by billions of Erica tenella flowers,… Continue reading Coffee at the Summit and the Jeep Track
The Ongoing Guineafowl Story
Originally posted on roncorylus:
The Guineafowl family comes to visit daily, but we are now down to nine chicks. It really is a case of survival of the fittest – the little white one was the first to go! The picture above was taken a few days ago on my lawn. Continue reading The Ongoing Guineafowl Story
Guineafowl in my Garden
Originally posted on roncorylus:
Three adult Helmeted Guineafowl and their fifteen young chicks are frequent visitors to our garden in Prestwick Village. There were originally 21 little chicks, but many succumb to various predators and it is unlikely that most will survive. Amongst them is a very small white chick, obviously the runt of the litter and it has a hard time keeping up and… Continue reading Guineafowl in my Garden
Ducks Readying For Diving – Leaf & Twig
2020 Chairman’s Report
Originally posted on Hermanus Bird Club:
John Saunders’ report can be seen at hermanus-bird-club-activity-2020Download Continue reading 2020 Chairman’s Report
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