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Our Mission and Values at GBT... Here at GBT we hope to foster an interest in all things birding, and in so doing, also create a deep and abiding respect for our natural environment. We do so without taking ourselves too serioulsy, but we do take the state of our environment very seriously. We share our knowledge and our passion for all things birding willingly and enthusiastically.

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#1 30-11-2009 14:20:36

Jay
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Birding On The Berg

Come birding with us on the Berg River! We will take you on a leisurely boat trip along the Berg River Estuary.  Bring your camera and photograph the famous Great-white Pelicans of Bokkomlaan as well as huge flocks of Lesser and Greater Flamingoes.   

The Estuary is also home to many species of duck, egret and heron, as well as Cape clawless Otter.  The silt-filled sandbanks of the Berg River are ideal feeding grounds to countless waders and waterbirds.  These coastal wetlands have the highest density of waders in the entire Eastern Atlantic flyway and support some 127 water and 250 resident bird species. 

This is also a well know site for spotting rare vagrants, as migratory waders from the Middle East, East Atlantic and Mediterranean flyways use this estuary as a feeding ground. Rare birds spotted here include Common Redshank, Hudsonian Godwit, Lesser Yellowlegs, Broad-billed Sandpiper, Red-necked Stint, White-rumped Sandpiper, Red Phalarope and Common Black-headed Gull.

Click here for a trip report...

for details,contact: birdingontheberg@gmail.com


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#2 30-11-2009 14:24:10

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Re: Birding On The Berg

looks like an awesome trip Jay - will definitely give you guys a shout if I'm down there

 

#3 30-11-2009 14:25:29

Jay
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Re: Birding On The Berg

big_smile that would be great cool


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“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. Mahatma Gandhi
     
Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect.Remain close to the Great Spirit 
      Show great respect for your fellow beings. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind 
      Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. Do what you know to be right 
      Look after the well-being of Mind and Body. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater Good 
      Be truthful and honest at all times. Take full responsibility for your actions.
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#4 30-11-2009 14:37:42

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Re: Birding On The Berg

Sounds very cool Jay big_smile


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#5 30-11-2009 14:40:21

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Re: Birding On The Berg

Now how can I sneak into the Cape without the family knowing??? roll


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#6 30-11-2009 14:58:09

Jay
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Re: Birding On The Berg

it is great fun DD as well as very rewarding birding-wise wink

and LOL, Boetie!


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"Better Photography is a journey, not a destination." George D. Lepp
http://birdearth.wordpress.com/2012/03/ … -the-lens/

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. Mahatma Gandhi
     
Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect.Remain close to the Great Spirit 
      Show great respect for your fellow beings. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind 
      Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. Do what you know to be right 
      Look after the well-being of Mind and Body. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater Good 
      Be truthful and honest at all times. Take full responsibility for your actions.
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#7 30-11-2009 19:44:46

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Re: Birding On The Berg

Just what I need to give my birdlist a turbo-boost...but so many choices and so little time....neutral It really sounds great Jay!

 

#8 30-11-2009 20:05:48

Jay
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Re: Birding On The Berg

well if you ever head this far South West wink


How to resize your photos
"Better Photography is a journey, not a destination." George D. Lepp
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“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. Mahatma Gandhi
     
Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect.Remain close to the Great Spirit 
      Show great respect for your fellow beings. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind 
      Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. Do what you know to be right 
      Look after the well-being of Mind and Body. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater Good 
      Be truthful and honest at all times. Take full responsibility for your actions.
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#9 18-03-2010 12:34:42

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Re: Birding On The Berg

The time spent on the boat on the Berg was very pleasant and in great company. We may not have seen the special we were looking for (which I thought would be close to an impossibility in any case), but had beautiful sightings of so many others beautiful species.

Including my time in Kleinmond and Langebaan, here's some of my favourite pics of the weekend (excluding the specials also seen!):

African Black Oystercatcher
http://i39.tinypic.com/14siqyp.jpg

Swift Tern (with Eel for lunch)
http://i43.tinypic.com/11toria.jpg

Cape Teal
http://i44.tinypic.com/259jzmt.jpg

Cape Grassbird (western,spotted race)
http://i41.tinypic.com/549d6w.jpg

Yellow Canary
http://i40.tinypic.com/2uzttnd.jpg

Southern Black Korhaan (f)
http://i41.tinypic.com/vhg4ew.jpg

Southern Black Korhaan (m)
http://i40.tinypic.com/a31ipv.jpg

Last edited by Moegaai (18-03-2010 12:50:08)


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#10 18-03-2010 12:50:32

Jay
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Re: Birding On The Berg

So glad you enjoyed the experience, Moegaai, and we equally enjoyed your company! You certainly got some stunning shots, well done coolcool


How to resize your photos
"Better Photography is a journey, not a destination." George D. Lepp
http://birdearth.wordpress.com/2012/03/ … -the-lens/

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. Mahatma Gandhi
     
Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect.Remain close to the Great Spirit 
      Show great respect for your fellow beings. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind 
      Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. Do what you know to be right 
      Look after the well-being of Mind and Body. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater Good 
      Be truthful and honest at all times. Take full responsibility for your actions.
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#11 18-03-2010 13:15:02

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Re: Birding On The Berg

love those BIFs Moggie and the Cape Grassbird pic!  great photies! cool

 

#12 18-03-2010 13:56:49

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Re: Birding On The Berg

Thanks Moegaai - glad to hear you had a good time on the boat, and your photographs are truly stunning! big_smile

Looking forward to you 'birding on the berg' again with us one day! wink


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#13 19-03-2010 15:22:07

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Re: Birding On The Berg

 

#14 22-03-2010 18:07:06

Jay
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Re: Birding On The Berg

Charlie and I took another 4 people out on the Berg River this morning; thankfully the cloudy weather of the last few days cleared entirely and we had just the most perfect weather! We had one enthusiastic birder and 3 who were keen to learn on board, and the river, as per usual, delivered the goods.
We spotted all the usual suspects: Great White Pelican, Greater Flamingo, African Darter, Grey, Black-headed and Purple Heron, Little Egret, Cape Cormorant, White Breasted Cormorant, Pied Kingfisher, Black-winged Stilt, African Spoonbill...

As we arrived at the river, we spotted a Malachite Kingfisher, who wasn't too keen to turn round though, LOL! We spotted African Marsh Harrier twice, once the bird flew parallel to the boat for quite some time! Common Whimbrel, Common Greenshank and Curlew Sandpiper were also spotted, as were Caspian, Swift and Sandwich Tern. An Osprey flew high overhead at one time and an African Reed-warbler was kind enough to perch on the reed grasses alongside the river, so too did a Levaillant's Cisticola.

We came across a group of at least 20 Yellow-billed Ducks and a pair of Cape Teal. The boat flushed a pair of juvenile Black-crowned Night-Heron and 2 Spotted Thick-knees were seen in the grass not far back from the Night-Herons.

And of course the ever present Hartlaub's and kelp gulls were aplenty!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4454646984_1a42250f01.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2724/4454644668_fee29a8326.jpg
Greater Flamingo
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2748/4454644426_fd11f1989a.jpg
Black-winged Stilt, African Darter and Greater Flamingo
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4453866085_b245dfabfc.jpg
Curlew Sandpiper
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2693/4453866415_72fef1af3d.jpg
African Marsh-harrier
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4453865843_8f64d30bfa.jpg
Common Whimbrel
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2732/4454645174_43582e8b2f.jpg
African Spoonbill and Great White Pelican
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4454645470_9a769fc82e.jpg
Caspian Tern
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2678/4453865127_44304523e9.jpg
Purple Heron
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2715/4454644216_2d99f842b8.jpg
Malachite Kingfisher


How to resize your photos
"Better Photography is a journey, not a destination." George D. Lepp
http://birdearth.wordpress.com/2012/03/ … -the-lens/

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. Mahatma Gandhi
     
Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect.Remain close to the Great Spirit 
      Show great respect for your fellow beings. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind 
      Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. Do what you know to be right 
      Look after the well-being of Mind and Body. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater Good 
      Be truthful and honest at all times. Take full responsibility for your actions.
                                            American  Indian Ten Commandments
 

#15 22-03-2010 18:12:01

Jay
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Re: Birding On The Berg

...and some of Charlie's photos!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4454646128_656380c35a_m.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4453856787_8cb1b8ccd2.jpg
Great White Pelican
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2783/4453856639_ab725c60db.jpg
Little Egret
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4454636390_d4b4e87462.jpg
Grey Heron
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4453856247_e9516dd2f1.jpg
African Darter and Common Whimbrel
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2624/4454635962_0d9f41a520.jpg
Greater Flamingo


How to resize your photos
"Better Photography is a journey, not a destination." George D. Lepp
http://birdearth.wordpress.com/2012/03/ … -the-lens/

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world”. Mahatma Gandhi
     
Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect.Remain close to the Great Spirit 
      Show great respect for your fellow beings. Work together for the benefit of all Mankind 
      Give assistance and kindness wherever needed. Do what you know to be right 
      Look after the well-being of Mind and Body. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater Good 
      Be truthful and honest at all times. Take full responsibility for your actions.
                                            American  Indian Ten Commandments
 


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