Some other notable ticks were a pair of Broad-billed Rollers, African Stonechat, Scaly-throated Honeyguide, White-necked Raven, Red-billed Oxpecker (which were in the company of some cattle found grazing at the top of the pass), Terrestrial Brownbul, Orange and Yellow-throated Longclaw and Familiar Chat. A day count of 44 species
I was fortunate enough t be invited on an outing to this Mountain Reserve for a spot of birding. My birding camera was left at home so no images were added to my collection. The landscape was a mixture of indigenous forest in the foothills and then grassland as we traveled up to higher altitude. A busy day of birding with the bins was had, something I have not done on a long time, and which was very enjoyable for a change. There were two very experienced birders in the group and it was great to be able to tap into their vast knowledge during the course of the day After the very good recent rains there was water everywhere. We came across this waterfall as we made our way through the indigenous forest 1370 m A view down one of the valleys once we reached the higher ground An interesting mix of birds was recorded. I managed 4 lifers to add to my list. Eastern Clapper Lark, Cloud Cisticola which was displaying well, Cape Grassbird, and Nicholson's Pipit (Long-billed Pipit)
Some other notable ticks were a pair of Broad-billed Rollers, African Stonechat, Scaly-throated Honeyguide, White-necked Raven, Red-billed Oxpecker (which were in the company of some cattle found grazing at the top of the pass), Terrestrial Brownbul, Orange and Yellow-throated Longclaw and Familiar Chat. A day count of 44 species
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