The Coordinated Waterbird Counts (CWAC) was launched in 1992. The objective of CWAC is to monitor South Africa's waterbird populations and the conditions of the wetlands which are important for waterbirds.

This is being done by means of a programme of regular mid-summer and mid-winter censuses at a large number of South African wetlands and estuaries. CWAC currently monitors over 350 wetlands around the country.

If you would like to be involved in a wetland count, or if you have a wetland close to where you regularly spend time birding, then please get involved by visiting their website or contact the CWAC project manager Marius Wheeler on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or tel: +27 (0) 21 650 4698.