80th BirdLife SA AGM

The 80th BirdLife SA AGM will take place in Phalaborwa from 18-22 March 2009 This will be an AGM with a difference! It will be enveloped in a number of birding activities and courses.

Together with other attractive excursions over the entire weekend. 2009’s Birdlife SA AGM, is catering for both young and old; for those with a taste for feathers and those with a preference for something more cultural. It promises to turn this formal event, into a fun filled weekend for the whole family to enjoy!

The best thing is that you don’t have to take part in the AGM, to be able to book these great activities and courses, which are being offered at fantastic low prices!

There are still some spaces left on these exciting courses:

• Raptor ID course with Joe Grosel – do you really know what raptor that is?
• Bird ringing workshop with Rael Loon – ever had the privilege of one in your hand?
• Beginners birding course with Duncan Prichard – we all have to start somewhere!

Or book for one or more of these activities:

• Astronomy & Night Birding (+ Braai) - learn about the exciting night skies, while keeping an eye out for our lesser-seen nocturnal feathered friends
• Owl & Nightjar Drive - in case you missed these during the astronomy evening
• Magoebaskloof Birding - bring your hiking shoes along, and enjoy a guided walk down the shady lanes of this magnificent forest!  
• Mariepskop Birding - for some breathtaking viewing – of birds and scenery
• Swadini Birding & Boat Cruise - your first chance to view water birds up close, from a spectacular platform!
• Birding – Strydom Tunnel / Richmond Farm - the eastern escarpment region of South Africa is a core area for Taita Falcons globally!
• Bush Birding Walk – take a walk on the wild side in Kruger National Park!
• Pels Walk – Grietjie - another sought-after special, not to be missed!
• Olifants River Boat Cruise - your second chance to view water birds up close, from just as spectacular a platform! 
• Birding – Foskor bird survey – visit the waterholes of Foskor mine for a rare treat!
• Birding – Palabora Mining Company bird survey – a game drive and birding all in one!

Young children (under 12) can be cared for at a registered crèche, and entertained for the duration of the weekend, leaving the adults free to run wild!
Contact details for more information:
Martin Taylor: 072 2777254; k2c@birdlife.org.za
Grant Murphy: 082 506 7529; info@masorini.co.za
Tamsyn/Evelien at Africa Unlimited: 015 781 7825; info@africaunltd.co.za
Website: visit www.krugerbirding.co.za