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Could the Philippines be your next birding adventure?
Enter BirdLife South Africa’s Jackpot Birding Raffle for the chance to win a R150,000 birding trip for two to the Visayan Islands. See spectacular endemic birds, including the Yellow-breasted Fruit Dove and Azure-breasted Pitta, while supporting local bird conservation.
Following the invisible threads that connect continents
It’s been a few months since we launched the first-ever shorebird tracking project along South Africa’s West Coast. Since then, we’ve been watching how and where these individuals go, with their movements revealing the invisible threads that connect our estuaries with wetlands thousands of kilometres away. So, what have the trackers revealed so far? While […]
Subaru Southern Africa drives conservation forward
Building meaningful partnerships between the corporate and conservation sectors is not always easy, but Subaru Southern Africa continues to demonstrate the value of investing in nature.
“Saving Botha’s Lark” – documentary premiere
Botha’s Lark is South Africa’s most endangered bird. It needs all the help it can get to keep it, and the habitat it depends on, alive. Saving Botha’s Lark tells the story of the entire community, from BirdLife South Africa’s conservationists to farmers and teachers, who are fighting to make South Africa’s grasslands a safe place […]
Introduction to Editing Sound Recordings – Big Year of African Sounds
Big Year of African Sounds’ Virtual Workshop Series: Session 1 Whether you’re taking part in the Big Year of African Sounds, keen to refine your bird sound recordings, or simply fascinated by the rich and complex world of bird vocalisations, this is a webinar not to miss. Hosted in collaboration between BirdLife South Africa and […]
Name Changes, Splits & Surprises: Updates in Bird Taxonomy for Field Guides
Bird names are changing, species are splitting, and taxonomy continues to evolve – so what does this mean for you as a professional guide? Join BirdLife South Africa’s John Kinghorn and Dr. Dave Ehlers-Smith for a timely and practical session unpacking the latest developments in bird taxonomy and listing. This webinar explores how these updates […]
Meet the Guides
For more than 26 years, our Accredited Bird Guide (ABG) Training Programme has empowered individuals—many from communities situated in areas of high conservation value—with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to pursue careers in nature guiding, with a specialised focus on bird guiding. To date, over 250 individuals have completed the programme, with at least […]