[/vc_column] A pair of Grey Crowned Cranes, one of the target species in the CAR surveys. Credit Cassie Carstens A CAR datasheet. Credit Cassie Carstens Save the date for CAR! Gather your binoculars and camera, get the datasheets, put on a jacket and grab your car keys. The dates for the next Coordinated Avifaunal Road…
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As dawn breaks across southern Africa, five new European Rollers, fitted with lightweight satellite trackers, take flight, beginning journeys that will span thousands of kilometers and cross entire continents. For BirdLife South Africa, these birds’ migrations offer a rare window into one of nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacles—and a powerful call to action to protect migratory…
DetailsThe court order signifying hope for African Penguins. BirdLife South Africa and SANCCOB staff with our incredible legal team on the steps of the High Court. Hope for African Penguin In a last-minute bid to avoid litigation that could have lasted for years, BirdLife South Africa and SANCCOB, represented by the Biodiversity Law Centre, have…
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As the season draws to a close, we had one last major goal—deploying five additional satellite trackers. Five! That might not seem like much, but considering we deployed only two in March 2024, this is a huge step forward in our mission. Why does this matter? If these trackers remain active and the birds survive,…
DetailsAfrican Birdlife online BirdLife South Africa is delighted to bring you African Birdlife online, the brand-new digital companion to African Birdlife magazine. Whether you’re a seasoned birder, a nature enthusiast or just discovering the joy of birds, this website is your go-to source for up-to-date birding news, stunning photography daily, trip reports, reviews, interviews with the bird…
DetailsThere’s an excellent chance that Wandering Albatrosses will grace the voyage with their presence. Credit Jody de Bruyn Participants of Flock to Marion 2022 congregated on the ship’s pool deck to show their support for the Mouse-Free Marion Project. Credit Mark D. Anderson Flock to Marion AGAIN! For those who may be new to the…
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This season, Craig and I have one clear goal: to ring as many European Rollers as possible. Our ambitious target? Forty-three individuals. While it might not sound like a daunting number, catching European Rollers in a short timeframe is anything but easy. The conditions need to be just right—birds perched within a few meters of…
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Christmas came early here at BirdLife South Africa when we opened our Argos platform to see that Hera is finally back in South Africa! After nine months and a staggering journey of over 25,000km, Hera has returned to South African soil! While she’s arrived during a sweltering heatwave, we’re excited to track her movements in…
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Since departing from South Africa on March 30, 2024, Hera is finally on her return journey, currently resting again in Somalia. Her return has sparked a mix of excitement and relief within our Regional Conservation Programme. We’re thrilled by the thought of welcoming back our little hero back in just a few weeks, and relieved…
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