Wanderingwings Aviary

Charlie had her nails clipped today. For an almost 40 yr young girl she's doing well.

Baby Timneh Grey and a baby Blackwing Jardine. Both DNA'd as males.

Forests in the former Transkei still support a relatively large Cape Parrot population—but pressures are mounting. Our recent surveys confirm that both coastal and inland forests provide important habitat, but degradation is widespread. While forest extent hasn’t declined significantly, habitat quality has.

The main pressures recorded include unsustainable harvesting of forest products, over-hunting of wildlife, browsing by free-roaming livestock, and the spread of invasive plant species.

These drivers reflect a long-standing national forest conservation crisis. If unaddressed, the loss of biodiversity, forest resources, and ecological function will continue, with implications for species like the Cape Parrot and surrounding communities.

At the 4 Nests site this month, a single Cape Parrot was perched in the Lekone Gums when a group known as the Beesnest crew arrived from the northwest. As their vocalisations were heard, the lone individual immediately flew off to the southeast. The group remained for around 20 minutes before leaving the area. Shortly after, the same individual returned to its original perch and resumed calling.

This incident might explain the drop in parrot numbers recorded at the 4 Nests site, and suggests that territorial behaviour between parrot groups could be influencing site activity.

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BIRDS HEADING SOUTH: This Canadian Cold Front is the start of bird migration for us in the Midwest! Over 11 MILLION birds are expected to be in flight over Illinois tonight on their annual winter trip south! They are taking advantage of the cold front surging south and riding along/behind it with the north/northwest breeze.

Birdwatchers take note, you might see some new birds you haven't seen in a little while this weekend!

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