Hi all
Thanks to all who responded to my request, much appreciated. The
overwhelming conclusion was the "Sasol Birds of Southern Africa" by Sinclair
and Hockey.
We were planning on going on an organised birding trip but also to see the
animals and scenery etc as well. We found a company called "Lawson's Birding
and Wildlife Tours" on the net which seemed to suit a more relaxed pace as
we are not twitching, just wish to see a variety of birds , wildlife etc
with some good accommodation and food to boot.
Has anyone had any experiences with this company ?
Rockhopper has also been recommended but may be more full on birding ?
Thanks once again for all the help provided by those who responded to my RFI
Regards
Dick
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From: Phil Penlington
Sent: Friday, 15 January 2010 7:19 PM
To: ; Lynn Jenkin
Subject: RFI Field Guides South Africa
Hi Dick
I can just echo what most have already said, but definitely the best in my
opinion is "Sasol Birds of Southern Africa by Sinclair, Hockey and
Tarboton", as long as you are just visiting Southern African (anything from
Namibia, Zim, and Southern Mozambique down). If you are planning to also
bird in central Africa, I would suggest "Birds of Africa South of the Sahara
by Sinclair and Ryan". The latter is much more comprehensive, but a bit
daughting due to the shear number of birds illustrated that it can be a bit
much as a field guide when just doing Southern Africa. A quick check this
morning at my local news agent had stock of bot at R220 and R380
respectively, so it won't be a problem to pick up one when you get to SA.
As others have also said, there are some excellent books out on where to go
and what to look for. If you need any help with titles etc, let me know.
Also SAbirdnet is an excellent resource and I am sure you will get some help
there as well.
As an aside, I have just returned from your beautiful country where I had an
awesome holiday in Brisbane with family, and although my time was very
limited, I managed some excellent birding and notched up 48 lifers and a
list of almost 200 from the immediate area around Brisbane! Oz Birdnet is an
amazing resource and the thanks to all the people who responded to my RFI
late last year.
Good luck with your trip and shout if there are any other questions.
Phil Penlington
www.birdpics.co.za
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From: Lynn Jenkin <>
Subject: RFI Field Guides South Africa
To:
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 9:06 PM
Hi all
Does anybody have any recommendations for a good portable Field Guide for
South African Birds ?
Is the Collins Field Guide "Birds of Southern Africa" as good as any ?
Thanks in advance
Dick
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Tashkent Friesians
PO Box 92 Dungog NSW 2420
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