Meet Mel Tripp – A Tripple A Birder

Mar 15, 2018Mar 15, 2018 Gerhard Horn bird watching, birding, mell tripp, profile, south africa, twitching

A creative guru intent on getting people to care more about birds, Mel denies being a top twitcher, despite 800 ticks on his Southern Africa checklist

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Spot Some Feathered Friends From up Close

Jan 15, 2018 Gerhard Horn Augrabies, birding, twitching

There is a new hangout for twitchers and those with a keen interest in the feathered species in the Augrabies Falls National Park. The park has constructed a bird hide just south of the camping area.

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Beginner’s Guide to Bird Watching in SA

Nov 28, 2017 Gerhard Horn bird watching, gear, tips, twitching

Here’s a list of the 5 things you’ll need if you’re considering bird watching as a hobby.

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10 Top Tweeters: Karoo Birding

Jun 17, 2014Jan 29, 2016 Country life staff birding, hoopoes, karoo, national park, ostrich, twitching, weaver bird, woodpecker, zebra

Birding guru Peter Chadwick visited the Karoo National Park for a feathered feature. As usual, he returned with fascinating tales and photographs to match.

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Birding at Vernon Crookes

Oct 15, 2013Jan 29, 2016 Country life staff birding, kwa-zulu natal, kzn, starling, twitching, vernon crookes, wagtail, waxbill, weaver, widowbird

This nature reserve in the south of KwaZulu-Natal is not just a gem for birders, it’s a place to renew your soul – especially if you’re a twitcher.