Wind power a major threat to vultures
Dr Francis Brooke, an ornithologist researcher, has been working with vultures between the Eastern and Western Cape provinces.
Getting intimate with an Overberg endemic: Agulhas Long-Billed Lark
The Agulhas Long-billed Lark’s distinctive repertoire of vocalisations makes it easy to detect in the field despite its fairly nondescript plumage. When nesting, it is alert, shy and secretive, but patience and determination brought exciting new data from 29 nests.
Islands and Harriers: the fight for survival
This year, I was honoured to be offered a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Réunion Island, through a university exchange programme between the University of Cape Town
Black Harriers are telling us their story – via satellite
Black Harriers in the Overberg that have had satellite trackers placed on them are telling us an incredible story. We’re now able to see exactly where these birds move, and how far they travel.
This Overberg Lark has surprised the researchers
A new study surprised researchers and experts, finding that this Overberg endemic Lark (Certhilauda brevirostris) is not too concerned about the vegetation cover or habitat type – as long as the vegetation is short.
5 Wheat-belt birds that MUST be protected (supported by WWF)
The Overberg Wheat-belt stretches from Botrivier to close to Heidelberg – including the towns of Caledon, Bredasdorp and Swellendam. Many patches between the crop fields and pastures here are remaining Renosterveld patches, koppies and ‘kloofs’.