MallardThis course is for anyone interested in birds, whether you’ve been birding for some time and know a thing or two already, or whether you’re a complete beginner. Our bird experts will cover a wide range of topics including why and how birds sing, why some male birds dress in such outrageous plumage, the ins and outs of bird courtship and breeding and, of course, how to identify and differentiate between the many species of birds in South Africa.
Minimum 30 people.
| Lecturers: | Geoff Lockwood, Clive Hopcroft, Marion Melville, Monty Brett |
| Duration: | 10 evening sessions, 25 hours in all |
| Dates: | August 13th, 16th, 20th, 23rd, 27th, 30th, September 3rd, 6th, 10th and 13th, 2012 |
| Times: | 18h30 21h30 |
| Venue: | Wanderers Club, North Street, Illovo. See The Fine Print for address and directions. |
| Field Trip: | Sunday 9th September. Time and venue to be advised on the course. |
| Cost: | R1 750 per person. |
For photos of our previous courses at Wanderers Club, click here.
Raptors (Birds of Prey)
This is an in-depth examination of our birds of prey. Learn to recognise the different groups of raptors, and to differentiate between species that look similar. Eagles and vultures, sparrow-hawks and goshawks, buzzards and kites – all these and more will be covered during the course. On the last evening, Lorna Stanton will bring a selection of her rehabilitated raptors for the group to see.
Minimum 30 people.
| Lecturers: | Geoff Lockwood, Clive Hopcroft, Dr Gerhard Verdoorn, Lorna Stanton |
| Dates: | May 31st, June 4th, 7th and 11th, 2012 |
| Duration: | 4 evening sessions, 10 hours in all |
| Times: | 18h30 - 21h30 |
| Venue: | Wanderers Club, North Street, Illovo. See The Fine Print for address and directions. |
| Cost: | R700 per person. |
