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18 & 20 November Grassland LBJ’s Course
Eastern Clapper Lark – photo by Warwick Tarboton |
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Did you know that the Grassland Biome is South Africa’s third-largest biogeographic region and is entirely confined to the country? Due to this, it is home to various endemic plants and animals, with over 73 bird species living exclusively in the grasslands. Some others also use it seasonally. The grasslands have the highest proportion of South African endemics, with 15 out of 45 endemic species unique to this habitat. The birds that reside in the grasslands are pretty special, too! To thrive in their seasonably variable habitat, they’re often more cryptically coloured, especially in their non-breeding plumage, making them more challenging to identify. These birds are commonly referred to as LBJs (“Little Brown Jobs”). In this course, Lance will introduce you to some of the overlooked and underappreciated birds of the grassland region, such as larks, cisticolas, pipits (lectures 1), & non-breeding weavers, bishops, and widowbirds (lecture 2). Get ready to learn about these amazing creatures and appreciate the beauty of the grasslands! Join Lance to put your newly acquired skills to practice at the weekend to Wakkerstroom,22-24 November (note that a separate booking and payment is required). |
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18h45 for 19h00 for approximately 90 mins |
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Wits Bird Club members – Individual R375.00, Family R475.00 Non-Wits Bird Club members – Individual R425.00, Family R550.00 |
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Presenter: |
Lance Robinson |
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