17 November 2012

ADVENTURE BIRDING DAY @ Hazyview, Mpumalanga 

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Bird watching in the Hazyview and Sabie valley is a must!

Surrounded by unspoilt indigenous forests and rivers (Mac Mac, Sabie, and Sabaan River) it can only bring forth unimaginable sightings. The man made forest and agriculture activities in the area attract birds from all over, it provides the perfect ecosystem to attract various bird species, The African Finfoot, Half-collared Kingfisher , Swallow-tailed Bee-eater (spotted regularly 2012 NOV), the beautiful Narina trogon and the Knysna Turaco have been spotted frequently hear.

Combining this pristine setting with some of our fun filled activities, we bring you the Adventure Birding day. All ages and levels of expertise are welcome. If u like the outdoors, wildlife and mingle with fellow birders this is the outing for you. Have a look at our unique bird list of rare and interesting sighting.

The day will consist out of a morning birding session starting at 7:30 until 11:00. No more sightings may be added after 11:00 and price giving will be done at 11:30-12:00.

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Available activities for the bird watching weekend 

Quad Bike Birding

Quad biking is a fun way to explore areas that cannot be reached by vehicle. Birding on a quad bike give you the feeling that you will chase away the birds but it will amaze your highest expectation!!! Having a 360 view, the confluence of the three rivers will provide bird life unimagined. Purple-Crested Turaco, Bee–eaters, and Rufous- chested Sparrowhawk’s and Southern Bou Bou are some of the few we spot on the trails. The idea is to drive to different hot spots, ones there you will be able to explore them on foot before departing to the next. In this way you can move deeper into the thickets and quicker to where you want to be, seeing more variety in a short period. Narina Trogon is an almost guaranteed sighting.

Mountain Birding on a bike

You will cycle along the Mac Mac, Sabaan and Sabie River which will take you through diverse habitats excellent for birding. Eagles, Narina Trogon’s, Turaco’s, Cuckoo’s, Robin’s are ever present along with the smaller LBJ’s (little brown jobs). Stop where you want to stop cycle where you want to cycle. We have five well marked routes for you to choose from or just follow the sound of the next bird call.

Birding on foot

Hiking on foot, only hearing the sound of your footsteps, water and birdlife. Perfect setup to find Cuckoo’s, Mountain wagtail, Bee eaters, Robin’s and Cameroptera’s to mention a few right here at the doorstep of Induna Adventures.

River Birding

You will be rafting down the Sabie River with guides that can look after your equipment if necessary.  Paddling down the river gives you the perfect opportunity to spot the Half- collared Kingfisher and African Finfoot. Ones you reached your destination you will be able to explore the surrounding dry land before departing back to our office via vehicle.

Transfer Birding

This activity allows you to be transferred with a vehicle to the birding hotspots in Hazyview area. Because of the transport you will be able to visit all the different habitats this area has to provide. African Pygmy goose, Amethyst Sunbird, Olive woodpecker, White- crowned Lapwing, Grey Cuckooshrike, Cinnamon dove,  Gorgeous bushrike, Blue-mantled Flycatcher, Knysna Turaco, Yellow-streaked Bulbul, Tambourine dove, Chorister Robin, Swee Waxbill and plenty more. Depending on the time available you will be going to three areas.

- All activities start from Induna Adventures and are guided.

- All activities will take place in and around Hazyview, Mpumalanga.

- Dont forget your camera and binoculars.

Prices will also be handed out for the following:

1. Most different raptor species identified.
2. Most different king fisher species identified.
3. For identifying all the unique species to the area on the list.
4. Most birds identified
5. Best photo. (If pictures are taken).

To participate you have to enter as a team (with minimum of two to a maximum of four people). All sightings have to be confirmed with a fellow team member and team members will have to stick together

Come and enjoy the fun filled day with us

Unique Birding list

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