10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

For several years I lived and birded in the south of Africa , and still have my battered second edition (1997) of the Sasol Birds of Southern Africa, the most trusted local field guide. Before that, while you all know what South Africa is, what exactly is Southern Africa?

Africa 264

Africa South Africa Swaziland Lesotho 264

10,000 Birds

MAY 12, 2013

Of course Africa could not to be left out of the pink weekend so I have researched all African species whose official or alternative names include the word “pink”. Definitely my personal favorite of Africa’s pink birds is the delicate Pink-throated Twinspot. There are certainly some stunners involved. Pink-throated Twinspot.

Africa 202

Africa Somalia Pelicans Mozambique 202

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 13, 2011

My home country of South Africa can only be described as a birding paradise! The Cape Rockjumper (here a female) is best sought at Rooiels, on the east coast of South Africa, north of Cape Town. They have been considered sunbirds, Australasian honeyeaters and thrushes before being placed in their own family, Promeropidae.

South Africa 215

South Africa Lesotho Africa Swaziland 215

10,000 Birds

MAY 31, 2011

I must be home-sick because last weekend I found myself browsing through my “SASOL Birds of Southern Africa&#. This was tough because this excluded species that occur in two countries within South Africa’s geographical area, Lesotho and Swaziland. This prompted me to compile a list of my Top 10 birds from home.

South Africa 225

South Africa Africa Parrots Swaziland 225