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BIRDING.

The Grootvaderbosch Conservancy is a PREMIER BIRDING AREA
​– with more than 200 species here. 

THE SECRETIVE FORESTS PROVIDE A HOME TO BIRD SPECIES YOU’D NOT NORMALLY SEE IN OUR PART OF THE WORLD. LIKE THE UNUSUAL EAGLES AND BUZZARDS THAT NEST IN OUR TOWERING TREES. 


It’s the ideal spot for birders to add a number of new species to their list.
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BIRDERS: HERE’S OUR CHALLENGE TO YOU. 

To tick off sightings of THESE birds during a trip to the Grootvadersbosch. They’re all found in our forests, fynbos
and agricultural lands; and you’re a seriously savvy birder if you spot them all. 


- White Stork
- Denham’s Bustard
- Fish eagle
- Secretary Bird
- Blue Crane
- Jackal Buzzard
- Brown hooded kingfisher
- Paradise Flycatcher
- Black Harrier
- Olive Pigeon
- Red wing Franklin
- Nerina Trogon
- Tambourine Dove
- Long-crested eagle
- Forest Buzzard
- Knysna Woodpecker
- Crowned Eagle
- Knysna Warbler
- Forest Canary
- Amethyst Sunbird
- Greater & Lesser Honey Guide
What’s more, if you’re new to birding (or even if you’re experienced),
our walking guides can accompany you on one of our many trails,
​to help spot, and identify the birds. 

HERE’S A TIP: 

The Grootvadersbosch valley is a hidden gem. It’s secluded and quiet.

And aside from the odd passing cyclist, you could find yourself immersed in the sounds of nature (and nothing else).

It’s during these quiet moments that you could hear the bird calls of those shy and elusive birds.
So make the most of these peaceful forest- and fynbos moments to find those bird species
​not yet ticked off on your list. 


ASIDE FROM THE CONSERVANCY - you also have ideal birding routes just outside the small town
of Heidelberg. See what you're likely to identify, here and connect on Facebook.

CONTACT US IN ADVANCE TO ARRANGE A HIKE WITH ONE OF OUR TRAINED WALKING GUIDES,
​TO HELP YOU SPOT AND IDENTIFY BIRDS. 

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CONTACT THE
​GROOTVADERSBOSCH CONSERVANCY

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OFFICE HOURS: Mon to Thu: 7:30am to 5pm. Friday: 730 to 4pm. We are closed every second Friday.
MTB PERMITS: Available all hours at the Office (Cash in honesty box or Snapscan)

email

info@gvbconservancy.co.za
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phone

079 335 0269 (whatsapp)

address

Map & Directions here

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS

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  • Home
  • About
  • NEWS
  • Support
  • What we do
    • Protecting Rivers
    • Alien Clearing
    • Training
    • Environmental Education
    • Forest
    • Fire
  • Play
    • Ride >
      • Red Route-open
      • Blue Route-open
      • Black Route-open
      • Green Route-closed
      • Suurbraak Route-closed
    • Birding
    • Guided Walks
  • Stay
  • Contact