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Book: Roberts - Geographic Variation of Southern African Birds
Roberts - Geographic Variation of Southern African Birds, an illustrated version of aspects dealt with under the subject of Geographic Variation in the large handbook tome Roberts - Birds of Southern Africa 7th ed. Worldwide, this is the first field guide to attempt to comprehensively illustrate the varied plumages that are exhibited by the regions birds. Although sometimes a camouflage and defence mechanism against predation, many other factors contribute to plumage variation and it is hoped that this guide will stimulate the readers interest in this complex subject so that we can further our knowledge on various subspecies, a concept that was brought to the fore a little over 100 years ago. The colour maps (courtesy Guy Upfold), are a guide to the distribution of the subspecies; included too are the meaning of scientific names (Etymology). This information, together with 105 annotated plates illustrated by the exceptional talent of Ingrid Weiersbye, makes this guide essential for both beginner, and expert birders.


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Books and Accessories
 
Book: Roberts Bird Guide
Over 950 species, 455 pages, 166 colour plates. Size 215x145x30mm, with soft plastic cover.
This new field guide includes a number of new and innovative features. The plate illustrations are larger and liberally annotated with identification features. The text is longer and more detailed than the average field guide, and includes size and weight, descriptions of sexes, juveniles, habitat, call, food and breeding. Also indicated are Endemic and Red Data species. Names include the new English and Scientific names, together with the Afrikaans name and alternative English name. The distribution maps are colour-coded to show resident, breeding migrant, non-breeding migrant and rare species, and the density of colour indicates relative abundance of uncommon, common and abundant. A breeding bar indicates the range and peak of breeding. Other features include; an illustrated and alphabetical quick index at the front, a checklist-index at the back, a list of endemic species, plate illustrations of nightjar flight patterns and warbler wing patterns, a 43-page Etymology (meaning of scientific names), colloquial names indexed in 13 languages, a glossary, and an illustrated glossary (parts of a bird). All in all an excellent field guide for beginner to experienced birder. See more..

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Book: The Chamberlain Guide to Birding Gauteng
This information-packed, lavishly illustrated new book focuses on birding in greater Gauteng—a region home to an amazing 450 bird species, including many sought-after specials and endemics. The book provides in-depth information on site access, birding habitats, seasons, routes and how to go about finding the specials. Sites covered range from suburban nature reserves, through classic favourites such as Rietvlei, Suikerbosrand and Marievale, to exciting weekend destinations including Zaagkuildrift, Nylsvley, Magoebaskloof and Wakkerstroom. A number of new sites not previously described elsewhere are also included, such as Mkhombo Dam, the Cradle of Humankind, Vredefort Dome, Lesotho, Mapungubwe National Park and many others.

Features
  • More than 300 colour photos, illustrating 250 bird species
  • 96 original, full-colour site maps, including orientation maps for each of the 7 regional chapters.
  • Key maps points are cross-referenced to the text.
  • Intuitive information icons for facilities, directions and safety
  • A multitude of accommodation options with contact details, web sites and on-site birding tips
  • Illustrated features on identification challenges and finding the most sought-after species
  • Supplementary information boxes on wildlife, geology and botany. Examples include snakes, the Vredefort Dome and sub-zero frogs of the Lesotho highlands.
  • The book also includes a chapter on the essential weekend trips from Gauteng.


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Birding Braces
I have found these Birding Braces so amazingly comfortable that I think every birder should be wearing one - Guy Gibbon.

Fully adjustable.

Price R240.

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Birding Braces
Light weight Birding Braces. Can be adjusted.

Price R150.

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