Birders love to find rare birds; few things match the excitement
of coming across something completely unexpected.
But the obsession with rarities can result in population
changes in more common birds being overlooked. Breeding
bird surveys in Europe, Asia and North America show
that many bird populations are in flux, but what do we
know about the status of common birds in South Africa?
Birdlife South Africa’s Photography Competition, 2023: Winners and commended images
Explore the Karoo and find its many endemics at these three top spots
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