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Hello Everyone, Please share my 2026 bird conservation campaign for the African penguin and Albatrosses @SANCCOB @Antarcticlegacy @BirdLifeAfrica @BirdLife_News @AlbyTaskForce backabuddy.co.za/campaign/romar…

Healthy wetlands mean cleaner water, resilience to climactic changes, and thriving biodiversity for people and wildlife alike. With your support, we can continue and expand this work! Help us share this message, and share the beauty of wetlands and the birds they are home to.

We are guided by birds like the White-winged Flufftail: through them we can learn where wetlands are thriving, or where they are under pressure. By working with communities across South Africa, we can help keep wetlands healthy.

Happy World Wetlands Day! 🌿💧 This week we celebrate these ecosystems that do so much to keep our planet healthy: they store carbon, filter water, prevent floods, and support incredible biodiversity, including one of the world's rarest birds: the White-winged Flufftail!

Happy World Wetlands Day! 🍃 Did you know that wetlands are some of South Africa’s hardest-working ecosystems? From filtering polluted water to protecting communities from floods and supporting rich biodiversity, these natural spaces play a vital role in our everyday lives. Help your learners and children become eco-conscious by exploring the benefits of wetlands through our “WOW! The Wonders of Wetlands” activity in the "Be a Wetland Warrior" Activity Book. Download the Activity Book for FREE: Part 1: bit.ly/3WpSD8i Part 2: bit.ly/3PLERsI You can also download the Water Wise Wetlands poster for fun facts and learning points for your learners/children: bit.ly/4jsNm9x Let’s inspire the next generation to protect our wetlands. #PicknPaySchoolClub #EducatingFutureLeaders #WorldWetlandsDay #ActForWetlands #FlufftailFestival #WaterWise #RandWater #BirdLife_SA #JCPZServices

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@mattthesparrow Hi Matt, this is really exciting. BirdLife South Africa has a European Roller monitoring project where we colour-ring and track European Rollers from South Africa. We'd be keen to collaborate on the ringing efforts - happy to share colour-rings with you.

Last week there was a massive migration of European Rollers passing through Tsavo West NP in Kenya. The peak count over our bird ringing site was 2000 in one day. They normally fly high so we were delighted to ring a few.

@mattthesparrow Being at the tail end of their migration, we don't get to see much of their migration behaviour. Excitingly, we've recently had a few reports of European Rollers arriving in South Africa. We'll be ringing again between January-March.

@mattthesparrow I'm assuming you were with NatureKenya, as I had spoken to Gacheru about keeping an eye out for two tagged European Rollers who are still northeast of Tsavo East. Do they travel in flocks?

We're greatful for their generous a Lucky Draw prize of a four night stay for four people in Pafuri, worth R64,000! For more details, and to register, visit birdlife.org.za/bbd Please note that the BirdLasser links are not yet live, but this does not affect registration.

If you're a part of a bird club or the biggest bird nerd in your friend group, please get a team together and spot some birds for us! We are excited to announce that BBD 2025 is sponsored by @RETURNAfrica

This one's for the birders! Registration for Birding Big Day 2025 (BBD 2025) on Saturday 6th December is now live at birdlife.org.za/bbd Birding Big Day is an annual event to encourage people around South Africa to get outside, and get birding!

✨ Our 2026 BirdLife South Africa Calendar is here! Filled with stunning photographs from the wonderful submissions to the 2025 Photography Competition (selected independently from the competition itself), 🐦📸 🔗Order yours now birdlife.org.za/support-us/202…

Today, we are embracing a new logo. The Blue Crane, our country's national bird, represents our mission: to stand for and conserve all of our region's birdlife. Learn more about this change here: birdlife.org.za/who-we-are/abo…

Join us tomorrow night as we discuss how Protect the West Coast is fighting illegal mining, holding companies accountable, and empowering communities to defend biodiversity and heritage. 🌍✨ 🔗birdlife.org.za/blsa-conversat…

🎉 Big win for people and the planet! 🌍🇿🇦 South Africa just became the 51st country to ban the toxic pesticide Terbufos! Goodbye, poison, hello progress! 🚫🐦🌾

📷ONLY TEN DAYS REMAINING! Don’t miss your chance to enter SA’s biggest and best photography competition! - Entries close midday, 18 July. Sign up here: birdlife.org.za/photocomp2025/ Photography is one of the most powerful tools we have to empower conservation - and we want your help!

🌿 This week, Dr Kyle Lloyd & Dr Marlize Muller dive into saving SA’s high-altitude wetlands and the rare White-winged Flufftail! 🐦💧For more information visit 🔗birdlife.org.za/blsa-conversat…