A substantial variety
of birds has been seen at Wildcliff.
We have built a pond
with an island for the wildlife, and already it has attracted a
pair
of Blue Cranes, South Africa's endangered national bird. Perched on the
"W" above is a Cape
Sugarbird,
lover of proteas. Others include:
- Raptors: eagles,
buzzards and owls
- Sunbirds: several
varieties
- Kingfishers and
flycatchers
- Herons, storks,
cranes and
geese
- Migrants, such as the
"Piet-my-vrou"
- and
of course the ubiquitous hadedas.
A list of bird
sightings with common names & scientific names is shown below. An updated list
(Feb 2010) is attached here, with just common names. If
you are interested in conducting an ornithological survey or study at
Wildcliff, please complete the Application Form on the research page. See
also our Birding
Resources Page,
and some photos.
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Orange-breasted
sunbird feeding in the fynbos.
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