The silent storytellers of the skies
Each time a bird is carefully held in a ringer’s hand and fitted with a small, uniquely numbered metal band, a quiet story begins – one of understanding survival and adaptation.
New walking trail opens up the Nuwejaars Wetlands to all
A new walking trail has been launched on the Agulhas Plain – the first of its kind through the Nuwejaars Wetlands.
A good news story: The Agulhas Long-billed Lark
For the FIRST TIME, a detailed study has sought to capture the number of Agulhas Long-billed Larks (Certhilauda brevirostris) that remain in the world today.The Agulhas Plain is a stronghold for
The 2.30am sighting that had visitors flocking to the SMA
Farmer Liohan Giliomee (a member of the Nuwejaars SMA) saw them for the first time at 2.30 in the morning. He was preparing his land to plant grain on it.
5 threatened birds you’re likely to see in the Nuwejaars
Birders: What birds are you likely to see on a trip through the Nuwejaars Wetlands Special Management Area? (In other words: What are some of the
Birders: The SMA’s birds you REALLY should look out for (seen on Big Birding Day)
One hundred and fourteen bird species. That’s not bad for a day spent criss-crossing the Nuwejaars Special Management Area …