African Birdlife - September - October 2020

In this issue

Ethiopia • Hermanus shorebirds • Madagascar Pratincole • The Vumba • Zululand

Adapting To The New Normal

In an article in the July/August 2020 issue of African Birdlife, I tried to piece together the impact of the Covid-19 lockdown on birds from anecdotal reports across the country. One of the more effective ways to confirm that behavioural changes were linked to the lockdown was to monitor what happened as it eased. In the case of Muizenberg beach, outside Cape Town, the signal was clear.

3 mins

Sightings In The Subregion

In general, late autumn to midwinter is one of the quieter times for rarities and this year it was exacerbated by the Covid-19 lockdown. Fortunately, later in the review period some of the restrictions were relaxed slightly and people could move a bit further afield and also more often, giving the opportunity for a few good birds to be found and reported.

3 mins

Better Late Than Never

First record of Madagascar Pratincole in South Africa

5 mins

Littorally Speaking

The Shorebirds Of Hermanus

8 mins

A World Leader In Key Biodiversity Areas

South Africa’s large number of sites qualifying as global Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) highlights the country’s incredible biodiversity wealth. BirdLife South Africa, the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and the WWF Nedbank Green Trust have partnered in the KBA process.

5 mins

Zululand Zenith

It was the penultimate day of five weeks of the strict lockdown in South Africa.

10 mins

Master Blaster

48 hours in the Vumba

8 mins

Best Of Birding In Ethiopia

Ethiopia ranks among the most ecologically diverse countries in Africa.

10 mins

twitter FEED

Every evening my mum takes our dogs, Pipa and Molly, for a walk.

4 mins

Vultures & The Economics Of Disease

Humans, livestock and wildlife have co-existed for thousands of years, but exponential human population growth, a surge in international travel, increased human encroachment into wildlife habitat and an escalation of organic waste provide the ideal circumstances for the emergence and adaptations of a variety of infectious diseases.

4 mins

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African Birdlife Magazine Description:

African Birdlife is a world-class bi-monthly magazine about birds and birdwatching in Africa. It includes informative articles and stunning photographs of Africa's birds. Features include: The latest news on bird conservation and behaviour; equipment reviews; photographic tips; competitions to win great prizes. It serves as an important mouthpiece for BirdLife South Africa to create awareness about bird research and conservation.