King of birds
Malagasy bird and lemur guide Julien Anselme talks about Tsimanampetsotsa National Park, how God was fooled by a drongo, and which bird species tourists flock to see
Midrand marvel
Gauteng birders don’t need to travel far to get their
feathery fix. Midway between Johannesburg and Pretoria, Glen Austin Pan has become a favourite patch for this returnee expat.
And breathe…Rocherpan Nature Reserve
“After the pandemic’s catastrophic impact on travel and finances, everyone has been constrained to
look closer to home for their much-needed breakaways. Fortunately for South Africa’s birders, there
are several local spots that are easily accessible, affordable and well worth a visit. One such oasis is
Rocherpan Nature Reserve on the Cape’s West Coast. Managed by CapeNature, the reserve is
25 kilometres north of Velddrif and just two hours’ drive from Cape Town.”