News from non-affiliated KZN bird clubs

At the AGM held on 24 a plea was made for an outing(s) to be held aimed primarily at less experienced birders. The first outing, was held on Saturday, May 6th. Led by Caroline Fox, the outing aimed to cater primarily to less experienced birders. The enthusiastic group, consisting of Caroline and other avid birders such as Ilze Coetzee, Sr ElisabethMarie, Sarie Erasmus, Lucy Erasmus, Alethea Rawson, Veronica Mthembu, and Sr Cecilia, embarked on a birdwatching walk starting at 6:00 in the morning.

Their efforts were rewarded as they identified an impressive total of 33 bird species throughout the day. Some of the notable species included Olive Sunbird, Greenbacked Cameroptera, and African Pied Wagtail.

Meanwhile, the Dolphin Coast Bird Club planned an outing to St Lucia, spanning several days in May. Members from both the Dolphin Coast Bird Club and the St Lucia Bird Club were invited to join forces for this adventure. The itinerary for the outing was packed with various activities aimed at immersing participants in the beauty of the local birdlife. The first day, included a morning arrival and accommodation