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Life List at Present-477

Suikerbosrand (20 Febraury 2011)- Possible 2-3 lifers. 450
Dulstroom (27 February 2011)- Possible 5 lifers. 458
Bird Gauteng (Juy/August 2011). Gain 5 lifers. 482
Magoebaskloof (October 2011)Possible 10 lifers. 592
KZN(December 2011) Possible 10 lifers. 510          (THE BIG 500)
Wakerstroom (December 2011)- Possible 5 Lifers. 515
Marakele National Park- 18-20 March 2011) Possible 5 lifers.  (Has been postponed) 521

Last edited by Batmad (20-06-2011 11:41:30)

Life List at Present-493

Suikerbosrand (20 Febraury 2011)- Possible 2-3 lifers. 450
Dulstroom (27 February 2011)- Possible 5 lifers. 458
Plansberg National Park (17-18 September 2011) 483
Marakele National Park- 24-25 September 2011) Possible 3 lifers. 486
Bird Gauteng (October-December 2011). Gain 2 lifers. 495
Wakerstroom (December 2011)- Possible 5 Lifers. 500
Magoebaskloof (December 2011)- Possible 10 Lifers. 510

Last edited by Batmad (08-11-2011 11:49:51)

Batty, a friend of mine in Pretoria had Striped Pipit everyday around his office. In summer they tend to trek back up the hills. Winter is your best bet to find them.

I understand that Faerie Glen Nature Reserve is also a good spot to find them up on the mountain.

The best place I've ever had for Striped Pipit was the Saddleback pass between Barberton and Swaziland. Earlier this year we encountered something like 7 individuals there one early morning.

TrevorC wrote:

They are meant to be quite common there although I never saw any when I visited.

Me neither and I've birded that place stukkend!

Mark and I think the Katte also saw Striped Pipit at Walter Sisulu. I've never seen one there either. So don't know how common they are supposed to be there.
And if you do find one there, it would probably be ringed.

All I know is that winter seems to be the better time to look for them.

Another good spot is the Waterberg area. Vaalwater and surrounds.

My personal opinion. Saddleback pass. 2011-04-30 07:13:38. You will try very hard to miss them.

http://www.laine-dirk.co.za/photos/720/720.html

Thanks Guys