BirdLife Northern Gauteng is excited to be hosting well-known bird expert, illustrator and guide, Geoff Lockwood, for a two day theoretical course on Water birds of Southern Africa.

Water birds can be difficult to identify at various stages during the year and Geoff will provide us with valuable information and tips on what to observe in order to make a positive identification.  Feeding patterns, habits, habitats, plumage and locations are all mysteries that will be uncovered over the two day course.
This course has been specifically arranged for members of the BLNG club, but non-members are also welcome.

Dates:

• Friday 15th May from 18h30 to 22h00
• Saturday 16th May from 08h00 to 15h00

Venue: 

• Brooklyn, Pretoria (details will be provided after booking and payment have been confirmed)

Cost:

• R250 per person for current members of BirdLife Northern Gauteng
• R350 per person for non-members

Bookings can be made with the club’s secretary, Rita de Meillon:

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• 076 311 2662

BLNG banking details:

• Account name:   BirdLife Northern Gauteng/Gauteng-Noord
• Bank details:      Nedbank, Corporate Corner
• Account no:       1634010531
• Branch code:     163445

Notes:

• Tea and coffee will be provided
• Bring along your own picnic lunch on Saturday to be enjoyed under the trees
• Bring along your favourite field guide to refer to during the course
• Various books and birding items at a reduced cost will also be for sale for the duration of the course

Geoff Lockwood (background):
Geoff started his career as a bird illustrator and painter.  His first book – Garden Birds of Southern Africa – was published in 1981.  He made significant contributions to the illustrations for the 5th and 6th editions of Robert’s Birds of Southern Africa and his second book has been published – Birding with Sappi and Geoff Lockwood.

Geoff’s passion for birds is obvious during his talks and courses that he presents with great enthusiasm.  He has many years of experience giving lectures and guiding bird tours across the region with special focus on environmental education programmes at Delta Park in Johannesburg.