Draft Programme Stanford Glendower Bird Fair 1-4 October 2009

DRAFT STANFORD GLENDOWER BIRD FAIR

 

As our sixth annual bird fair approaches, we are delighted to tell you that agreement has been reached whereby BirdLife Overberg will assist us in running this event.  This will have a beneficial effect on the quality of the fair and enable us to reach a much wider cross-section of the Overberg birding population.  We feel that the publication of the Overberg Bird Guide will be of great benefit to birders throughout the country and beyond.

 

The programme has been designed to increase the number of field outings as well   containing some interesting and enlightening presentations.  For further information please contact Royd Frith, Chairman, BirdLife Walker Bay on roydf@mweb.co.za or 083 676 2282

 

Thursday, 1^st October  

15h00:   African Tea Party, talk by Naas Terblanche on Overberg Amphibians and bird walk on Oak Grove Farm, followed by live entertainment featuring Johannes Basson – R30 per person

                                  

Friday, 2^nd October       

07h00 to 10h00: Guided outing (25 people maximum) led by Brummer Olivier  to Danger Point and Kleinbaai followed by brunch & whale watching at Coffee on the Rocks in de Kelders; R 75-00 pp

07h00:  Cape Rock-jumper outing to Rooiels led by Dave de Beer

07h30 onwards: Birding river trips (boat and/or canoe) from Stanford River Lodge.  For price and bookings, contact Janice on 084 583 5389 

12h00:  Talk on bird photography by Dave de Beer, Chairman of BirdLife Overberg

14h00:  Talk by Meidad Goren of BirdLife South Africa's Albatross Task Force, on the success achieved in reducing albatross by-catch by longline fishing

15h00   Talk by Odette Curtiss on Rhenosterveld Conservation and its effect on birdlife.  This will include a focus on Black Harriers

17h00:   Launch of Overberg Bird Guide by Anton Odendal

                                        

Saturday, 3^rd October   

07h00 to 11h00: Guided outing to find Blue Cranes with Bronwyn Botha,  of the Endangered Wildlife Trust's Crane Working Group 

07h00 to 10h00: Boat trip from Gansbaai to see ocean birds – price to be finalised this week                      

07h30 onwards: Birding river cruises from Stanford River Lodge

11h00:   Tractor ride through “Historical Stanford on Foot” – bookings through Stanford Info

15h00:   Talk by Doug Newman on bird vocalisation

16h00:   Talk by Mike Graham of BirdLife Overberg on birding in the Okavango Delta

19h00:   Bird Fair dinner with free Glendower whisky tasting –- price and venue to be confirmed - check website for details at www.stanfordbirding.co.za (website currently being updated)

                                                                      

Sunday, 4^th October       

07h30:   Walk on Flower Valley Farm with Brummer Olivier.  R75 pp (booking   essential)

12h00:   Gourmet picnic lunch and guided tour at the Spookhuis at Mosaic Farm. R100 pp   (booking essential)                          

 

 

 

 

               STANFORD BIRDING PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION

Birds and Birders in their South African habitats

You may enter as many photographs as you like.  Send each entry separately. 

Closing date for entries: 17h00 on Thursday, 30^th September.

This photographic competition is open to all and consideration will be given to young, aspiring bird photographers. To enter simply email each individual entry to info@stanfordbirding.co.za

All outings and activities to be booked.  Check www.stanfordinfo.co.za for detail