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Written by André Marx
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Saturday, 30 August 2008 11:02 |
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Compiled by André Marx National Rarities / Nationalerariteite Franklin’s Gull. Franklinse Meeu : an adult bird in post-breeding moult was located at Centurion Lake, 13 Aug 08 (MG). This is only the second known inland record in southern Africa for this rare North American visitor (most records are from along the coast) with birds possibly becoming storm blown during their southwards migration to South America. |
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Written by André Marx
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Saturday, 30 August 2008 11:02 |
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Compiled by André Marx National Rarities / Nationalerariteite Lesser Black-backed Gull. Kleinswartrugmeeu : one bird was found at Leeupan, near Leandra in Mpumalanga, remaining in the area for a week during which time it was observed by several local birders, 23 Aug 08 (MR).
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Written by André Marx
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Saturday, 30 August 2008 10:59 |
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Compiled by André Marx With the onset of excellent rains in January conditions in the bushveld areas in the north of our region resulted in a number of interesting records that included a number of "rain migrants". In addition, this was a good year for warblers with numbers of migrant warblers and rarities being encountered. Several interesting reports of garden birds were received as well. |
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