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Ringing opportunities in South Africa (1 Viewer)

Dawn Balmer

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At present there are roughly 200 active ringers in South Africa which contribute to the annual ringing totals with their efforts. However with teams of upto 6 visiting European ringers from November to April, a considerable boost of extra numbers of birds ringed can increase the chances of many Palearctic controls.

As well as Palearctic migrants there are a variety of Afro-tropial species which our knowledge of is tantalisingly inadequate. South Africa has some huge concentrations of Waders and roosts of Barn Swallow of which the resident 200 ringers only ring so much.

From Martial Eagle to Little Stint and Olive-tree Warbler to White-fronted Bee-eater, there is a great variety to choose from. Help get that extra few thousand Barn Swallows or additional 50 Lesser Kestrels ringed.

Help establish local wetland schemes, by providing communities with training for sustainable ringing sites.

Anyone interested in coming to do some ringing in South Africa this winter, can look at www.wildlifewilderness.com/ringing.asp and see the different sorts of trips you can join.


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