Quick quiz: How well do you know the Secretarybird?
The Bird of the Year has an interesting relationship with Renosterveld. The Secretarybird is the Birdlife South Africa Bird of 2019. But how much do YOU know about this majestic bird?
Win some, lose some
As transformed landscapes go, the southern Cape’s Overberg is up there at the top of the list, its natural renosterveld vegetation replaced by vast expanses of pasture and crops. It’s not all bad news for birds, but there’s not much good news either.
Flight for Birders
The “Flight for Birders” bird identification and conservation course by Dr Anton Odendal will be presented at Bosheuwel, Agulhas National Park on 11 & 12 May 2017.
Larks of the Overberg
When spending time in the Overberg wheat-belt, one is surrounded by the wonderful sound of non-stop bird calls – with some of the most significant ones being our lovely larks. We have four species in the area
Taking Flight: Black Harriers, Renosterveld and the Overberg Lowlands Conservation Trust
The Black Harrier is one of Southern Africa’s most beautiful and charismatic birds of prey. It a graceful, medium sized charcoal-coloured bird with striking white markings, piercing yellow eyes and a long barred tail.
