BirdLife South Africa works to conserve South Africa's birds and their habitats.
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Next week (21 April) on Conservation Conversations, we're joined by Josh Wilson, a PhD student from the UK talking about how climate change is expected to impact the future distributions of penguins in Antarctica and the Southern
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Register for this and future episodes here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regiβ¦
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BirdLife South Africa πΏπ¦ retweeted
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/roβ¦
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Happy World Wetlands Day! πΏπ§
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!
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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.
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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.
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BirdLife South Africa πΏπ¦ retweeted
Happy World Wetlands Day! π
Did you know that wetlands are some of South Africaβs 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 βWOW! The Wonders of Wetlandsβ 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
Letβs inspire the next generation to protect our wetlands.
#PicknPaySchoolClub #EducatingFutureLeaders #WorldWetlandsDay #ActForWetlands #FlufftailFestival #WaterWise #RandWater #BirdLife_SA #JCPZServices
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6 Oct 2025
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!
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6 Oct 2025
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
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6 Oct 2025
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.
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22 Sep 2025
β¨ 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), π¦πΈ
πOrder yours now birdlife.org.za/support-us/2β¦
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5 Sep 2025
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/aβ¦
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18 Aug 2025
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. πβ¨
πbirdlife.org.za/blsa-conversβ¦
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17 Jul 2025
π Big win for people and the planet! ππΏπ¦ South Africa just became the 51st country to ban the toxic pesticide Terbufos! Goodbye, poison, hello progress! π«π¦πΎ
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8 Jul 2025
π·ONLY TEN DAYS REMAINING!
Donβt miss your chance to enter SAβs biggest and best photography competition! - Entries close midday, 18 July.
Sign up here: birdlife.org.za/photocomp202β¦
Photography is one of the most powerful tools we have to empower conservation - and we want your help!
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24 Jun 2025
πΏ This week, Dr Kyle Lloyd & Dr Marlize Muller dive into saving SAβs high-altitude wetlands and the rare White-winged Flufftail! π¦π§For more information visit πbirdlife.org.za/blsa-conversβ¦
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20 Jun 2025
South Africa's best photography competition is back!
Visit birdlife.org.za/photocomp202β¦ to enter
The competition is open to any South African residents, and BirdLife South Africa members receive a generous discount to enter, and stand a chance to win an amazing suite of prizes
ALT πΈ: Andrew Jenkins, Threatened Species Winner 2023
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13 Jun 2025
Save the date for a birding bonanza in Pretoria!
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