African Birdlife is a bi-monthly magazine and includes well-written articles and stunning photographs of our continent’s birds. It is an important mouthpiece for BirdLife South Africa to create awareness about bird research and conservation work.

We also have the expert assistance of two scientific advisors, Professors Peter Ryan and Andrew McKechnie. The magazine production is managed by the African Birdlife Management Committee, and the committee is chaired by David Chamberlain.

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African Birdlife November/December 2023

November/December 2023

In this issue…

• Madagascar: Africa’s treasure island

• Drakensberg bird photography

• Meet Malagasy guide, Julien Anselme

• The rise of Avian Flu

• The stories behind our 2023 Photography Competition winners

• Learn all about key migration routes

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