Posted on the 5th September 2016
Representatives of the CAPE LEOPARD TRUST discussed their work at the BIRDLIFE OVERBERG monthly meeting in May. We were so impressed with their work that the committee decided to make a contributio... Read more
Posted on the 25th July 2016
The Karoo is seen as an important development area for South Africa, and there needs to be responsible decision-making around developments such as shale gas exploration, farming, mining, renewable ... Read more
Posted on the 9th May 2016
(We copy report backs for the Western Cape conservation activities from Mark Anderson's weekly report to the SA Bird Club Forum. Read about the fantastic work being done. - Ed.)
Western Cap... Read more
Posted on the 31st March 2016
(This report first appeared in the March 2016 edition of BirdLife South Africa's E-newsletter. - Ed.)
BirdLife South Africa is leading the investigation into finding a site for a new African ... Read more
Posted on the 22nd February 2016
As nature lovers, we all understand that when predators kill for food, it is part of a natural process. We may not like to see it, but we know why it happens. However, when animals die because of w... Read more
Posted on the 9th February 2016
Kindly note that we have now received copies of this excellent publication and this is available at the retail price of R 325.00 per copy. This is an outstanding resource for everyone interested in... Read more
Posted on the 4th February 2016
We received these beautiful cards from Mark Anderson. Please use the attached cards as and when you please to raise awareness about water, wetlands and waterbirds. They were designed by Utopia, Bir... Read more
Posted on the 4th January 2016
(Mark Anderson, the CEO of BirdLife Overberg discusses the ten highlights of BirdLife South Africa's activities during 2015. Wonderful work being done by the entire team. - Ed.)
During t... Read more
Posted on the 21st December 2015
(Herewith Dale Wright's report for 2015. Pay particular attention to the section on Hottentot Buttonquail research as members of BirdLife Overberg have donated R 30,000.00 towards this programm... Read more
Posted on the 9th December 2015
PROTECTING THE WESTERN CAPE’S ESTUARIES FOR BIRDS AND PEOPLE
Cape Town, 7 December 2015:Estuaries constitute one of South Africa’s most productive, but threatened habitats. While well... Read more
Posted on the 4th December 2015
Agulhas Plain–Heuningnes Estuary Important Bird and Biodiversity Area
General Information:
Status: Global IBA (A1, A2, A3, A4i)
Protection: Partially Protected
Number: SA121
Provinc... Read more
Posted on the 25th November 2015
(We have received our copies of the IMPORTANT BIRD AND BIODIVERSITY AREAS OF SOUTH AFRICA DIRECTORY and it is really an impressive volume of work. Congratulations to everyone at BirdLife South Afri... Read more
Posted on the 26th October 2015
Kindly study Dr Hanneline Smit-Robinson's request below and consider participating in the monitoring of European Rollers in our region. We receive some reports of these birds in the Overberg du... Read more
Posted on the 23rd September 2015
The Department of Environmental Affairs has refused environmental authorisation for the Goereesoe wind farm and cited the following significant issues and reasons in support of their decision:
- ... Read more
Posted on the 14th September 2015
One-third of the 112 most important sites for nature in South Africa are facing imminent danger of irreversible damage, according to a new South African IBA Status Report published today by BirdLif... Read more
