
Squacco heron
Tiana , Olivia and Sion went through to Paarl Bird Sanctuary in serach of the Squacco Heron that had been seen . Upon our arrival we saw the bird flying past from the view point above the toilets. A little while later we found the Squacco Heron in the firts pan.We also saw
Goliath Heron and other regulars.
Common Moorhen, African Purple Swamphen, African Fish Eagle, Malachite Kingfisher, Common Starling, Black Headed Heron, Great White pelican, Blacksmith Plover, Little Egret, Little Grebe, African Spoonbill, African Sacred Ibis, Hadeda Ibis, Egyptian Goose, Red billed Teal to but name a few. All in all a good outing and in the process adding another tick to our Western cape Lists
Pectoral Sandpiper
It was not to difficult to find the Pectoral Sandpiper and on our departure we had to pull over to change the wheel on Trevor's landrover due to a puncture. A thought for all vehicle owners who have lock nuts, either remove the lock nuts or make sure you always know where to find them. |
Cuckoo Hawk
On our way to Crook's Corner we came across a Cuckoo Hawk just sitting on the top of a tree preening itself. This was an unexpected lifer for us all . Cuckoo Hawk in Crooks Corner Photographed Lifer no 687 |





Tiana and Sion drove through to Roche Pan with Trevor and Margaret Hardaker in search ot the Pectoral Sandpiper that had been reported.

