Grab your cameras and your field guides…
Local birders want to share their knowledge of birds and the conservation of various species
SEEDS are being planted for future birders, as BirdLife Zululand encourages youngsters to become aware of and interested in birds and their conservation.
With this in mind, the club last Saturday hosted a group of nine youngsters from the 1st Richards Bay Sea Scouts, taking them to the Mhlathuze Weir in Richards Bay to introduce them to birds in the area and how to identify them.
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This was their first formal exposure to birding and certainly several of the youngsters have indicated their interest in learning more.
Kevin Westermann and Richard Johnstone of BirdLife Zululand committee shared their knowledge, whilst leading the group.
Anyone, young or older, interested in joining in any of the club’s bird outings, can email carole.hills@gmail.com
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