UPCOMING OUTING: Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve - 13 January 2019

Bar-throated Apalis

Dear Members

Sunday 13 January 6.30am BirdLife Trogons will visit Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve.  An entrance fee of R30 per person is payable but negated if you have either a Rhino card or Wildcard.  There is a R20pp charge for non-members of BirdLife Trogons.  Bring chairs, packed breakfast and meat to braai for lunch.  Outings may be cancelled due to weather, check www.birdlifetrogons.blogspot.comor phone Hazel van Rooyen on 072 355 8837 before setting off.  All Welcome.

Please let Hazel know if you will be attending the outing.

Directions: Take N2 towards Harding, the Oribi Gorge NR turnoff is on the right just before Paddock.  Turn first left and meet at the KZN office at the hutted camp.  Set GPS to DD MM SS.S = S30 43 55.5  E30 16 24.0

Many thanks

Hazel van Rooyen

Secretary

BirdLife Trogons Bird Club

UPCOMING OUTING: Culley Dam - 11 November 2018

Little Bittern (photo: Stan Culley)

Dear Members and Friends

Sunday 11 November 6.30am. BIRDLIFE TROGONS will visit Culley’s Dam, Port Edward.

Bring chairs, breakfast & something to braai for lunch.

ALL WELCOME. There is a R20pp charge for non-members of BirdLife Trogons.

Outings may be cancelled due to weather, check www.birdlifetrogons.blogspot.com or
phone Val before setting off.  For further details telephone Val Culley on 072 550 8303

or visit the blog.  ** Please note we cannot respond to text messages or “call me” requests.

PLEASE LET VAL KNOW IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING THE OUTING

Take R61 to Port Edward. Turn right at the robots to iZingolweni. Meet at Banners Rest Bottle Store 1.5km on the right opposite Old Pont Road.

Set GPS to DD MM SS.S  =  S31 03 05.8  E30 11 50.3

Kind regards

Hazel van Rooyen

Secretary

BirdLife Trogons Bird Club

UPCOMING OUTING: Eston Sugar Mill, 28 October 2018

Crowned Lapwing

Dear Members & Friends

Sunday 28 October BirdLife Trogons Bird Club will visit Eston Sugar Mill and environs.  Bring chairs, breakfast and something to braai for lunch.  ALL WELCOME.  There is a R20pp charge for non-members of BirdLife Trogons.  Outings may be cancelled due to weather, check www.birdlifetrogons.blogspot.comor phone Hazel before setting off.  For further details telephone Hazel van Rooyen on 072 355 8837 or visit the blog.

PLEASE LET HAZEL KNOW IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING THE OUTING

Directions: Take N2 north towards Durban, take exit 133 towards Umbumbulu (R603) and meet at the turnoff to the R624 at 07h30.  The later start is because of the distance to get there and as our targets are mainly waterbirds there is no need for the usual early start.

Set GPS to DD MM SS.S  = Lat 29deg 52m 5.7404 sec S  Long 30deg 32m 3.8783sec E

Kind regards

Hazel van Rooyen

Secretary

BirdLife Trogons Bird Club

UPCOMING OUTING: Mtentu Drive

Buff-streaked Chat

Dear Members & Friends

Sunday 14 October at 06:30 BirdLife Trogons will take an adventure drive into the Eastern Cape along the route to Mtentu.  Bring chairs, breakfast and a PICNIC lunch.  ALL WELCOME.  There is a R20 pp charge for non-members of BirdLife Trogons.  Outings may be cancelled due to weather, check www.birdlifetrogons.blogspot.comor phone Hazel on 072 355 8837 before setting off.

Please let Hazel know on 072 355 8837 if you will be attending the outing.

Meet at the service station at the robots on the R61 at Port Edward. 

If you plan on participating, please request directions from me (GPS directions are incorrect).

Kind regards

Hazel van Rooyen

Secretary

BirdLife Trogons Bird Club

UPCOMING OUTING: Vernon Crookes Nature Reserve

Crowned Hornbill (photo Stan Culley)

Sunday 23 September 2018 at 6.30am. BIRDLIFE TROGONS will visit Vernon Crookes N.R.  There is a R20pp entrance fee which is negated with Rhino/Wild cards.  Bring chairs, breakfast & something to braai for lunch.  ALL WELCOME. There is a R20pp charge for non-members of Birdlife Trogons.  Outings may be cancelled due to weather, check www.birdlifetrogons.blogspot.com or phone Hazel before setting off. For further details telephone Hazel on 072 355 8837 or visit the blog. 

PLEASE LET HAZEL KNOW IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING THE OUTING

Directions:  

Turn inland from the N2 at Park Rynie/Umzinto onto the R612. After 12 km turn right at the signpost for the reserve and meet here. 

Set GPS to DD MM SS.S  =  S30 18 48.1  E30 37 18.9

Hope to see you there!

Hazel van Rooyen

Secretary & Blog

BirdLife Trogons Bird Club

RESCHEDULED OUTING to Umtamvuna NR

Dear Members & Friends

 

Gurney's Sugarbird (photo: Stan Culley)

As September is the best month for the flowers in Umtamvuna we are rescheduling last Sunday’s rained-off outing to this Sunday, 16^thSeptember.  Details stay the same:

Sunday 16 September 7.00am BirdLife Trogons will visit Beacon Hill, Umtamvuna NR for birding and Spring flowers. There is an approximate entrance fee of R20pp.   Bring chairs, breakfast & something to braai for lunch.  ALL WELCOME.  There is a R20pp charge for non-members of BirdLife Trogons.  Outings may be cancelled due to weather, check www.birdlifetrogons.blogspot.com or phone Hazel before setting off.  For further details phone Hazel on 072 355 8837 or visit the blog.

PLEASE LET HAZEL KNOW IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING THE OUTING

Meet at Beacon Hill office. Take the R61 to Port Edward and turn inland at the robots up the Izingolweni road to Beacon Hill entrance gate. Set GPS to DD MM SS.S = S31 00 27.7  E30 10 48.1

Kind regards

Hazel van Rooyen

Secretary

BirdLife Trogons Bird Club

UPCOMING OUTING: Beacon Hill, Umtamvuna NR

Dear Members & Friends

Gurney's Sugarbird

Sunday 9 September 7.00am BirdLife Trogons will visit Beacon Hill, Umtamvuna NR for birding and Spring flowers. There is a R20pp entrance fee.   Bring chairs, breakfast & something to braai for lunch.  ALL WELCOME.  There is a R20pp charge for non-members of BirdLife Trogons.  Outings may be cancelled due to weather, check

www.birdlifetrogons.blogspot.com or phone Hazel before setting off.  For further details phone Hazel on 072 355 8837 or visit the blog.

PLEASE LET HAZEL KNOW IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING THE OUTING

Meet at Beacon Hill office. Take the R61 to Port Edward and turn inland at the robots up the Izingolweni road to Beacon Hill entrance gate. Set GPS to DD MM SS.S =

S31 00 27.7  E30 10 48.1

See you there!

Hazel van Rooyen

Secretary

BirdLife Trogons Bird Club

UPCOMING OUTING - Umbogavango NR, Amanzimtoti

Dear Members & Friends

Sunday 12 August at 07:00am BirdLife Trogons will visit Umbogavango (AECI) in Amanzimtoti.  Bring chairs, breakfast and something to braai for lunch.  All Welcome.  There is a R20pp charge for non-members of BirdLife Trogons.  Outings may be cancelled due to weather, check www.birdlifetrogons.blogspot.comor phone Hazel before setting off.  Please let Hazel know on 072 355 8837 if you will be attending.

Take Moss Kolnik Drive (M37) off-ramp from the N2 and keep left.  Turn 2^nd right into Southgate Business Park and meet in lay-by on left just before the security gate.

Set GPS to DD MM SS.S = S30 01 51.8  E30 53 40.9

Hope to see you there!

Hazel van Rooyen

Secretary

BirdLife Trogons Bird Club

UPCOMING OUTING: Skyline NR & Uvongo River Conservancy

Dear Members & Friends

Sunday 22 July at 07:00 am BIRDLIFE TROGONS will visit Skyline N.R. and Uvongo

Conservancy.  We will start at Skyline N.R. then go on to Uvongo Conservancy for another walk and lunch.  Bring chairs, breakfast & something to braai for lunch.  ALL WELCOME. There is a R20pp charge for non-members of BirdLife Trogons.  Outings may be cancelled due to weather, check www.birdlifetrogons.blogspot.comor phone Hazel before setting off. For further details telephone**  Hazel van Rooyen on 072 355 8837 or visit the blog.  ** Please note we cannot respond to text messages or “call me” requests.

PLEASE LET HAZEL KNOW IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING THE OUTING

From the R620 turn inland at the robots in Uvongo. Turn immediately left then keep right into Pioneer Road. Follow this road which becomes Uvongo Drive. After crossing the R61 Skyline N.R. is well signed on the right.

Kind regards

Hazel van Rooyen

Secretary

BirdLife Trogons Bird Club

UPCOMING OUTING: Burchell's Coucal Eco Trail, 8 July 2018

Dear Members & Friends

Sunday 8 July 07:00am BirdLife Trogons will visit the Burchell’s Coucal Eco Trail, close to Illovo.  Bring chairs, breakfast and something to braai for lunch.  All welcome.  There is a R20pp charge for non-members of BirdLife Trogons.  For this venue only we will follow a slightly different routine – Breakfast/coffee on arrival at the trail followed by the walk. Outings may be cancelled due to weather, check www.birdlifetrogons.blogspot.comor phone Hazel on 072 355 8837 before setting off.  Please let Hazel know if you will be attending the outing.

Meet at the Shell Ultra City garage South Coast (N2 North, heading towards Durban, ie travelling from South to North) at 07:00 and we will travel in convoy from there

.

Kind regards
Hazel van Rooyen
Secretary
BirdLife Trogons Bird Club

UPCOMING OUTING: Mpenjati Nature Reserve, 24 June 2018

Dear Members & Friends

Malachite Kingfisher (photo Stan Culley)

Sunday 24 June at  7am. BIRDLIFE TROGONS will visit Mpenjati N.R.

Bring chairs, breakfast & something to braai for lunch.

ALL WELCOME. There is a R20pp charge for non-members of BirdLife Trogons.

Outings may be cancelled due to weather, check www.birdlifetrogons.blogspot.com or phone Hazel before setting off. For further details telephone Hazel on 072 355 8837.

PLEASE LET HAZEL KNOW IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING THE OUTING

From the R61 meet at the Mpenjati South entrance gate. There is a R30 per person entrance fee, however this is negated if you have a Rhino Card.

Set GPS to DD MM SS.S  =  S30 58 18.2  E30 16 39.3

See you there!

Kind regards

Hazel van Rooyen

Secretary

BirdLife Trogons Bird Club

UPCOMING OUTING: Shongweni Dam & Game Reserve

Dear Members

Sunday 11 March at 07:00 BirdLife Trogons will visit Shongweni Dam and Game Reserve.  Bring chairs, breakfast and something to braai for lunch.  All Welcome. There is a R30 charge for pensioners and R40 for adults.  There is also a R20pp charge for non-members of BirdLife Trogons.  This is a new venue for the club.  From water to forest, cliff to grassland, thornveld and even palmveld, Shongweni Dam and Game Reserve varied range of habitats means it attracts more than 260 different bird species. Your patience could be rewarded by the elusive Narina trogon and bat-hawk. Scan the cliffs carefully for the masters of the skies - nesting black storks, martial, crowned and black eagle. Take a canoe onto the dam to glide past spurwing geese and glimpse white-backed night heron.

Outings may be cancelled due to weather, check www.birdlifetrogons.blogspot.com or phone Hazel on 072 355 8837.  (Please note we cannot respond to text messages or "call me" requests.)

PLEASE LET HAZEL KNOW IF YOU WILL ATTENDING THE OUTING.

Directions:  Shongweni Dam and Game Reserve is situated between GPS coordinates: 29º51′S and 30º43′ E.

• Follow the N3 through the Marianhill toll plaza, then take the Shongweni/Assagay offramp (exit 32)
• At the top of the offramp, turn left and drive for about 1km
• Turn left and proceed past Denny Mushrooms offices on your left for 600m
• Turn right and drive for 6km driving through the sugarcane fields, pass through the village, until you reach the entrance gates.

Look forward to seeing you there!
Hazel van Rooyen  
Secretary 
BirdLife Trogons Bird Club

UPCOMING OUTING: River Valley NR - 25 February 2018

Terrestrial Brownbul (photo: Stan Culley)

Dear Members & Friends

Sunday 25 February at 06:30am BirdLife Trogons will visit River Valley.  There is a R20pp entry fee.  Bring chairs, breakfast and something to braai for lunch.  All welcome.  There is a R20pp charge for non-members of BirdLife Trogons.  Outings may be cancelled due to weather, check www.birdlifetrogons.blogspot.com or phone Hazel before setting off.  For further details telephone ** Hazel van Rooyen on 072 355 8837. 

**Please note we cannot respond to text messages or “call me” requests.

PLEASE LET HAZEL KNOW IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING THE OUTING.

Directions:

Travel south from Durban on the N2 toll road. At the Port Shepstone toll head straight on the R61 towards Port Edward. Take the second off ramp, (Margate/Uvongo) and turn right into Wingate Ave and go back across the highway. You will pass the Margate Country Club on your right hand side. Carry on along Wingate for another 500m past Country Club and you will see our sign pointing right into Portal Ave. Drive down Portal Ave and follow our signs to the gate.
GPS Co Ordinates S 30.83’436” E 30.35’880”

UPCOMING OUTING: Sezela Sugar Mill - 11 February 2018

Dear Members and Friends

Amethyst Sunbird (photo: Stan Culley)

Sunday, 11 February at 06:30 BirdLife Trogons will visit Sezela Sugar Mill, Pennington.  Bring chairs, breakfast and something to braai for lunch.  This has been a successful venue on previous occasions with 60+ species in 2017 and 70+ in 2016.

ALL WELCOME.  There is a R20 charge for non-members of BirdLife Trogons.  Outings may be cancelled due to weather, check www.birdlifetrogons.blogspot.com or phone** Hazel on 072 355 8837 before setting off.

**Please note we cannot respond to text messages or "call me" requests.

PLEASE LET HAZEL KNOW IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING THE OUTING.

Directions:  From the N2 take the R102 off-ramp and turn towards Pennington.

Meet on the left hand side grass verge just before the right turn to

Sezela.  Set GPS to DD MM SS.S  = S30 23 25.9  E30 39 16.9

Look forward to seeing you there.

Kind regards

Hazel van Rooyen

Secretary

BirdLife Trogons Bird Club

UPCOMING OUTING: Burchell's Coucal Eco Trail - 12 November 2017

Dear Members

Burchell's Coucal (photo: Hazel van Rooyen)

Sunday 12 November 06:30 am BirdLife Trogons Bird Club will visit Burchell’s Coucal Eco Trail in Amanzimtoti.  Bring chairs, breakfast and a picnic lunch, NOTE NO BRAAI.  ALL WELCOME.  There is a R20pp charge for non-members of BirdLife Trogons.  Outings may be cancelled due to weather – check www.birdlifetrogons.blogspot.com or phone Hazel van Rooyen before setting off.  For further details telephone** Hazel van Rooyen on 072 355 8837 or visit the blog.

**Please note we cannot respond to text messages or “call me” requests.  

 PLEASE LET HAZEL KNOW IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING THE OUTING.

Meet at the Shell Ultra City garage South Coast (N2 North, heading towards Durban, ie travelling from South to North) at 06:30 and we will go in convoy from there.

Kind regards
Hazel van Rooyen
Secretary
BirdLife Trogons Bird Club

UPCOMING OUTING: Umtamvuna NR - 10 September 2017

Dear Members and Friends

Gurney's Sugarbird (photo: Stan Culley)

 

Sunday 10 September 7.00am BirdLife Trogons will visit Beacon Hill, Umtamvuna N.R. for birding and Spring flowers. There is an  entrance fee of about R30 pp.  Bring chairs, breakfast & something to braai for lunch.  ALL WELCOME.  There is a R20pp charge for non-members of BirdLife Trogons.  Outings may be cancelled due to weather, check www.birdlifetrogons.blogspot.com or phone Hazel van Rooyen before setting off.  For further details  **telephone  Hazel van Rooyen on 072 355 8837**.

** Please note we cannot respond to text messages or “call me” requests.

PLEASE LET HAZEL KNOW IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING THE OUTING

Meet at Beacon Hill office. Take the R61 to Port Edward and turn inland at the robots up the Izingolweni road to Beacon Hill entrance gate. Set GPS to DD MM SS.S = S31 00 27.7  E30 10 48.1

Hope to see you there!

Kind regards

Hazel van Rooyen

Secretary

BirdLife Trogons Bird Club

UPCOMING OUTING: Umdoni Park, Pennington - 27 August 2017

Dear Members & Friends

 

Green Twinspot (photo Stan Culley)

Sunday 27 August 2017 at 07:00 BIRDLIFE TROGONS will visit Umdoni Park, Pennington.  Bring chairs, breakfast & something to braai for lunch.  ALL WELCOME. There is a R20pp charge for non-members of Birdlife Trogons.  Outings may be cancelled due to weather, check www.birdlifetrogons.blogspot.com or phone Hazel van Rooyen before setting off.  For further details telephone**  Hazel on 072 355 8837 or visit the blog.  ** Please note we cannot respond to text messages or “call me” requests.

PLEASE LET HAZEL KNOW IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING THE OUTING.

Directions: Take the N2 towards Durban – take exit 93 for R102 toward Sezela.  Turn right onto R102.  Travel 4.8km then turn right into Pennington Drive. 

After 655m turn right into Minerva Avenue.  Continue straight to Umdoni Park entrance and meet at the Environmental Centre. 

Set GPS to DD MM SS.S  = S30 23 32.2   E30 41 21.7

Many thanks

Hazel van Rooyen

Secretary

BirdLife Trogons Bird Club

UPCOMING OUTING: Lake Eland Nature Reserve, 13 August 2017

Dear Members & Friends

 

Long-crested Eagle (photo Stan Culley)

 

Sunday 13 August at 7.00am BirdLife Trogons will visit Lake Eland Nature Reserve at Oribi Gorge.  There is a R40pp entrance fee for pensioners and R60 for adults. Bring chairs, breakfast and something to braai for lunch.  ALL WELCOME.  There is a R20pp charge for non-members of BirdLife Trogons.  Outings may be cancelled due to weather, check www.birdlifetrogons.blogspot.com or phone Hazel before setting off.  For further details telephone Hazel van Rooyen on 072 355 8837.

 

Please note we cannot respond to text messages or "call me" requests.

PLEASE LET HAZEL KNOW IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING THE OUTING.

 

Meet at the entrance at 7.00am.

Directions: From Port Shepstone take N2 to Harding. Just before Murchison Hospital turn right into road signposted Oribi Flats East.  Proceed down the hill passed NPC factory, then the road climbs up to Oribi Flats. Keep straight on to Lake Eland which is well signed.  Set GPS to DD MM SS.S  =  S30 41 35.7   E30 10 42.8

 

Look forward to seeing you there.

Kind regards

Hazel van Rooyen

Secretary

BirdLife Trogons Bird Club

UPCOMING OUTING: 9 July 2017 - Litchi Syndicate, Umtentweni

Dear Members and Friends

Black Crakes (photo: Stan Culley)

Sunday 9 July at 07:30 BirdLife Trogons will visit Litchi Syndicate, Umtentweni.  (Please note that this is a change in the original itinerary which was Shongweni where we will visit in the new year instead.)  Bring chairs, breakfast and a picnic lunch (note no braai).  ALL WELCOME.  There is a R20 pp charge for non-members of BirdLife Trogons.  Outings may be cancelled due to weather, check  www.birdlifetrogons.blogspot.com or phone Hazel van Rooyen before setting off.  For further details  **telephone  Hazel on 072 355 8837 or visit the blog.

** Please note we cannot respond to text messages or “call me” requests.

PLEASE LET HAZEL KNOW IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING THE OUTING

Meet at turnoff to Litchi Syndicate. From N2 turn inland up the St. Faiths Road or from

R102 coast road turn inland up Rethman Drive and cross the N2.

After approx. 2km look for track on the right with sign for Seafield Farm.

Set GPS to DD MM SS.S

S30 41 42.2  E30 25 21.8

Kind regards

Hazel van Rooyen

Secretary

BirdLife Trogons Bird Club

UPCOMING OUTING - 11 June : Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve, Durban

Dear Trogons & Friends

Sunday 11 June 7.00am BIRDLIFE TROGONS will visit Kenneth Stainbank NR, Durban.  Meet at the gate at 7.00am.   Bring chairs, breakfast & something to braai for lunch.  ALL WELCOME.  There is a R30pp entry fee into the reserve and R20pp charge for non-members of BirdLife Trogons.  Outings  may be cancelled due to weather, check www.birdlifetrogons.blogspot.com or phone Hazel van Rooyen before setting off. For further details **telephone  Hazel van Rooyen on 072 355 8837 or visit the blog.  

** Please note we cannot respond to text messages or “call me” requests.

PLEASE LET HAZEL KNOW IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING.

Directions

From N2 northbound

1. Take exit 149 for R102/Prospecton Road toward Isipingo/Amanzimtoti/Old Durban International Airport

    Travel 350m

2. Turn left onto Prospecton Rd/R102

    Travel 240m

3. Turn right onto R102

    Travel 6.8km
4. Turn left onto Kenyon Howden Rd

    Go through 2 roundabouts

    Travel 2.8km
5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Kingfisher Ave

    Travel 170m

6. Turn right to stay on Kingfisher Ave

    Travel 650m
7. Turn left onto Coedmore Ave

    Travel 230m

    Destination will be on the right

GPS Co-Ords are  29°54'48.91"S  30°56'31.68"E

Journey time from Sheppie approx 1hr 30m

Kind regards

Hazel van Rooyen

Secretary

BirdLife Trogons