We find ourselves in a modern, fast-paced world where technological advances have made it possible to instantly transfer information. The BLSANRC have therefore taken the decision to modernise the submissions and adjudications process for submitting rarities for adjudication by utilizing the instant messaging platform WhatsApp.
If you locate a potential national rarity please follow the following steps to submit your sighting for official adjudication by the BLSANRC:
- Locate a bird that may constitute a national rarity for South Africa.
- Capture as much information about this bird as you can either through photographs, video, audio recording and/or by taking descriptive notes of the species appearance and behaviour.
- Draft a WhatsApp message to 065-232-3634 following the format set out below.
- Once the BLSANRC has adjudicated your submission, the final decision will be posted under the adjudications section of this website, as well as on the SA Rare Birds Facebook Group, once every two weeks.
Required format for WhatsApp Submissions below:
- Observer Name:
- Species (if known):
- Date/Time of sighting:
- Location (name and GPS points if possible):
- SABAP2 card number (which contains species for vetting):
- Details about sighting:
Submitters have the option to include photographs/video/audio evidence with their submission and are encouraged to do so, however, in the absence of these supplementary files, a detailed description of the bird will still be considered.