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Enthusiasts are offered very rewarding
excursions into areas famous for their diversity of bird
life. A well-planned itenary can result in the sighting
of hundereds of bird species. Tap into the world of highly
knowledgable bird experts and feel the excitement of spotting
an elusive bird. There are more than 950 bird species
recorded in South Africa
The Zululand Birding Route is a network
of birding routes in Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal. With almost
600 species recorded in KwaZulu-Natal, you are likely
to see upwards of 150 species on a good day. Wakkerstroom
and Ndumo (with approximately 400 recorded species) are
excellent birding spots.
The West Coast National Park is a popular
birding destination, as well as the areas of Kommetjie
and the Kalahari. Not only is the scenery worth seeing,
but the wide variety of bird species will make a trip
here unforgettable. By making use of knowledgable bird
experts you are assured of a very rewarding experience.
Owing to the fact that the area of The
Kruger National Park is home to a variety of habitats
(from riverine forest and grassland to indigenous evergreen
montane forest and mixed Acacia woodland), it attracts
a wide array of birdlife. Depending on where you go, you
may spot the Wattle-Eyed Flycatcher, African Finfoot,
or Lemon-Breasted Canary. Less common are Pel's Fishing
Owl, Yellowbilled Oxpecker, Whitebacked Night Heron, and
Narina Trogon. Uncommon residents (but still occasionally
seen) include the Mangrove Kingfisher, Angola Pitta and
Mottled Spinetails. The area has 12 species of owls, 13
of eagle, as well as a multitude of the smaller raptor
species. The remote Soutpansberg is home to many sought-after
birds, including the Bluespotted Dove, Pinkthroated Twinspot,
and Cinnamon Dove. In the dry woodland areas you will
find the Kori Bustard, Crimsonbreasted Boubou, Kalahari
Robins and Whydahs.
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