Black Harrier - Cape Town area (3 Viewers)

[mr_birdman]

My partner and I are in Cape Town for three days next July.

The raptor I would actually love to see and photograph well is the Black Harrier. Have any of you got any reliable locations where we can see this bird with reliability? I will have my ghillie suit with me.

We will have a car and can travel say about 2-3 hours either way out of CT.

Many thanks for any suggestions.

 

[SteveClark]

A quick eBird search indicates West Coast NP is your best bet. That's where I saw mine in 2006.

 

[stuartelsom]

It might also be worth contacting Trevor Hardaker, as he lives in CT and I'm sure he'd be delighted to give you up to date gen. I've sent him a PM to make him aware I've dropped him in it, he's a great bloke so I'm sure he'll get in touch!

Stu

 

[mr_birdman]

Thanks gents. Appreciate that. Far out, I should've thought about e-bird as well.

 

[Andy Adcock]

A quick eBird search indicates West Coast NP is your best bet. That's where I saw mine in 2006.

Me too but just one, not very incredible sighting in two days.

I don't know of it's usually easier?


A

 

[jc122463]

It's been a couple year since I lived in Cape Town, but West Coast NP was always my go-to for Black Harrier. You should have a decent chance just driving along R27. Plus, there are some other great birds along the Darling Flower Route so it's definitely worth spending a day in the area!

Cheers,
Benji

 

[mr_birdman]

It's been a couple year since I lived in Cape Town, but West Coast NP was always my go-to for Black Harrier. You should have a decent chance just driving along R27. Plus, there are some other great birds along the Darling Flower Route so it's definitely worth spending a day in the area!

Cheers,
Benji

Thanks Benji.
I'll have an extra day up my sleeve now in Cape Town, so will probably make that a day out in its entirety.