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Originally posted on Hermanus Bird Club:
On Thursday 3 March, Barbara & Graham will have a second attempt at birding in Betty’s Bay. Join the group at the Onrus Trading Post at 7:30 am armed with your binoculars and a ‘mid-morning snack’ picnic. At the penguins we won’t do the walk along the boardwalk, instead we will scan the Cormorants from the beach, hoping to… Continue reading Morning Walk – Thursday 3 March 2022

Originally posted on Hermanus Bird Club:
I have booked all five cottages at L’ermitage Quagga Lodge on the Berg river outside Velddrif for the period 22 to 25 August. This looks like a superb venue with excellent double en-suite accommodation in a very good position right on the banks of the river and a short distance upstream from the village. Will members wishing to join… Continue reading Outing to Velddrif from 22 to 25 August

Originally posted on Hermanus Bird Club:
The day started off with rain in Hermanus, but we persevered and went on to Betty’s Bay in fine conditions. Needless to say it started raining as we arrived at Stony Point, so we looked at a bird or two before retiring to the cafe to have our tea under a roof. Harold Porter was no better, so we… Continue reading Birding in the Rain at Betty’s Bay

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Originally posted on Hermanus Bird Club:
John Bowman will lead our outing to De Mond on Thursday 7 April. This will be a longish day, so come stocked up with enough food and drink to last through lunch. We will meet at Fernkloof at 7:30 am to consolidate transport. Please remember to bring your Wild Card for entry, failing which there will be a R60… Continue reading Outing to De Mond

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