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Giving Conservation Wings competition

Congratulations and well done to the winners of the "Giving Conservation Wings" competition.  Conservation of birds and bird habitats remains the most important priority for BirdLife South Africa.  All proceeds raised from this competition will be dedicated to helping Birdlife South Africa achieve its objective of conserving birds and their habitats.

The winners are:

Prizes:

First prize winner: Wendy Counihan (East London)

Weekend Away for Two

A photographic and birding weekend away for two at the four star Mopani Bush Lodge with renowned ornithologist and photographer Warwick Tarboton.

Included:

  • Self-drive transport from Johannesburg to Mopane Bush Lodge,
  • Accommodation, all meals, teas and coffees,
  • All on-site activities and refreshments on all activities.
  • Self drive visits to the Den Staat Pans and Mapungubwe World Heritage Site, guided by Dr. Warwick Tarboton.
  • BirdLife South Africa and Botanical Society of South Africa annual membership for two.
  • One year’s subscription to either Africa Birds and Birding or Africa Geographic

Excluded:

  • Flights and related travel expenses
  • Bar and curio purchases,
  • Laundry services,
  • All unlisted off-site tours and gratuities.

Second Prize winner: Johann Herbst

A Birding Hamper

  • 3 signed Warwick Tarboton collectors edition books, and
  • One pair of binoculars , and
  • “Complete Photographic Guide: Birds Of Southern Africa” by Ian Sinclair & Peter Ryan - the largest and most comprehensive" one-volume collection of photographs of southern African birds, and
  • One year’s membership to Birdlife South Africa, and  
  • One  year’s subscription to either Africa Birds and Birding or Africa Geographic

Third Prize winner: Patti Bromfield (Johannesburg)

Framed Prints

  • Three beautifully framed Warwick Tarboton prints, and
  • One year’s membership to Birdlife South Africa and
  • One year's subscription to either Africa Birds and Birding or Africa Geographic

 

Terms & Conditions:

  1. The competition is open to anyone (over the age of 18 years) except staff members of BirdLife South Africa, the Host Company or organisation sponsoring the prize, their advertising and public-relations agencies and their immediate families.
  2. The closing date for entries is 1 July 2010 and only entries received by 1 July 2010 will be considered.
  3. SMS’s are charged at R20 each.
  4. The prizes will be awarded to the senders of the first entries drawn after the closing date.
  5. The judges’ decision is final and binding and no correspondence will be entered into.
  6. The prizes are not transferable, nor can they be converted into cash.
  7. All travelling costs not expressly included and any additional costs will be at the winners’ expense, unless specified and confirmed in writing.
  8. The prizes must be taken within 12 months of closing date, at a time to suit both the hosts and the winners, unless otherwise specified and confirmed in writing.
  9. Winners will be notified on the contact number provided on 12 July 2010.
  10. Details of the winners will be published on the BirdLife South Africa website www.birdlife.org.za and in the BirdLife South Africa e-newsletter.
  11. By entering the competition, you agree to receive further correspondence from BirdLife South Africa and the prize sponsor. You can opt out at any stage by phoning 011 789 1122 or mailing info@birdlife.org.za.