South Africans have six feathered contenders to choose from for BirdLife South Africa’s Bird of the Year 2027. Who gets your vote? Johannesburg, South Africa (15 September 2026) –…
This stunning new children’s book celebrates the beautiful biodiversity of the Overberg through the eyes of the endangered black harrier. Overberg, South Africa (05 August 2026) – A wonderful…
A group of 30 young African penguins have waddled off into the sea for their very first great adventure. South Coast, South Africa (24 June 2026) – The fledglings,…
A friendly conservation race through the Kruger has raised R200,000 for one of Africa’s rarest birds! Kruger National Park, South Africa (04 June 2026) – Weeks after the 2026…
A breakthrough discovery has revealed a new population of South Africa’s most endangered bird, the Botha’s Lark, offering fresh hope after 18 months without sightings. BirdLife South Africa and volunteers…
Public votes are in; SA’s birders have chosen their Bird of the Year. South Africa (6 October 2025) – After opening public votes for the very first time, BirdLife…
BirdLife South Africa is inviting the public to choose the Bird of the Year for the first time ever, and voting has already kicked off! South Africa (22 September…
This year’s competition winners have captured some strikingly beautiful images worth seeing! South Africa (11 September 2025) – If you’re a bird-observer, you’ll know there’s nothing prettier than a…
SA’s BirdLife team confirmed a European Roller’s 15,000km journey to China; the first physical sighting of a GPS-tracked bird from Limpopo. This conservation milestone highlights the power of global collaboration…
The White-winged Flufftail has been downlisted from Critically Endangered to Endangered thanks to years of innovative conservation work. South Africa (06 July 2025) – It’s a small bird with…
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