News

Following the invisible threads that connect continents

12 August 2026

It’s been a few months since we launched the first-ever shorebird tracking project along South Africa’s West Coast. Since then,…

Subaru Southern Africa drives conservation forward

24 July 2026
Building meaningful partnerships between the corporate and conservation sectors is not always easy, but Subaru Southern Africa continues to demonstrate…

“Saving Botha’s Lark” – documentary premiere

1 July 2026

Botha’s Lark is South Africa’s most endangered bird. It needs all the help it can get to keep it, and…

Introduction to Editing Sound Recordings – Big Year of African Sounds

30 June 2026

Big Year of African Sounds’ Virtual Workshop Series: Session 1 Whether you’re taking part in the Big Year of African…

Name Changes, Splits & Surprises: Updates in Bird Taxonomy for Field Guides

30 June 2026

Bird names are changing, species are splitting, and taxonomy continues to evolve – so what does this mean for you…

Meet the Guides

30 June 2026

For more than 26 years, our Accredited Bird Guide (ABG) Training Programme has empowered individuals—many from communities situated in areas…

Avitourism on the Road

25 June 2026

The Avitourism Roadshow hit the trail to Limpopo and Mpumalanga in the first week of October to meet birding guides…

Promoting Professionalism in Bird Guides

25 June 2026

BirdLife South Africa and the Field Guides Association of South Africa (FGASA) have joined forces in a bid to promote…

On the road again … to KwaZulu-Natal

25 June 2026

KwaZulu-Natal was the recent focus of BirdLife South Africa’s Avitourism Project, which continues to promote avitourism and provide ongoing support…

Sign up to our Newsletter

Stay informed about South Africa’s birds and the work we’re doing to protect them. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter for conservation news, birding stories, events and opportunities to get involved.