Firstly thanks to the Hillcrest Conservancy and in particular George Victor for arranging access at 06:00 which was much appreciated. We had a very good turn out ±36 (all those New Year resolutions!) and our composite bird countfrom the 3 groups was 69. I think the specials were the excellent views of the Brown backed Honeybird, Lesser Honeyguide, Golden Weaver and a really superb Grassbird. Our raptor count was not too shabby either with good views of Common (Steppe) Buzzard and a pair of African Harrier Hawks, YBK’s, Long crested Eagle and brief views of a Crowned Eagle. Some photos attached.
Red-backed Mannikin, Dave RimmerTawny-flanked Prinia, Springside 5th Jan 2013, Paul BarthoSpringside 5th Jan 2013, Paul BarthoSpringside 5th Jan 2013 showing all 3 groups, Paul BarthoRed-backed Mannikin, Springside 5th Jan 2013, Paul BarthoNeddicky, Springside 5th Jan 2013, Paul BarthoLesser Honeyguide, Springside 5th Jan 2013, Paul BarthoLesser Honeyguide, Springside 5th Jan 2013, Paul BarthoKlaas’s Cuckoo, Springside 5th Jan 2013, Paul BarthoDark-capped Bulbul nest, Springside 5th Jan 2013, Paul BarthoSpringside Car Park 5th Jan 2013, Paul BarthoCommon Buzzard, Springside 5th Jan 2013, Paul BarthoBrown-backed Honeybird, Springside 5th Jan 2013, Paul BarthoAfrican Golden Weaver, Springside 5th Jan 2013, Paul Bartho
Cheers and best wishes for good birding in 2013 – Elena
Birds are our Story 