Garden Route Birds of Prey Rehab-centre
Birds of prey are predatory bird species that tend to feed on small mammals, birds, insects and reptiles. These type of birds live in a variety of habitats, including woodland, farmland and even in cities. Some are easy to spot, while others are much rarer or live in places that are difficult to get to.
South African birds of prey come in a huge variety of shapes and sizes:
Hawks and eagles: These birds are medium to very large. They have hooked bills, rounded or broad wings, sharp talons and they tend to soar high in the sky.
Falcons: These birds are small to medium-sized with tapered wings and tails. They are fast and agile and swoop down with deadly accuracy on their unsuspecting prey.
Owls: These birds range from small to large. They have rounded heads, small, hooked bills and forward-facing eyes. Owls can be either during twilight or during the night.
The Fiery-necked Nightjar
This medium-sized bird, also known as the Afrikaanse Naguil, is most often found in woodland savannas or other deciduous woodlands along the Garden Route.
An adult fiery-necked nightjar is relatively small, measuring between 23 and 25 centimeters. Their plumage is mostly a variegated grayish-brown and brownish-white colour. The fiery-necked nightjar has a distinct rufous collar, which are tawny coloured feathers located at the back of the neck, giving the species its common name.
The fiery-necked nightjar is best known for its very distinctive song. It consists of a series of mellow notes that many say sound like “Good Lord, deliver us”. The fiery-necked nightjar’s song is usually only heard at dusk and dawn to attract mates before their breeding season. Any singing heard during breeding season is often produced by a fiery-necked nightjar that has yet to find a mate.
The Garden Route Birds of Prey Rehab Centre Volunteer Program
The aim of Garden Route Birds of Prey is to educate and help the community by raising awareness around Birds of Prey and the importance of conserving them. They do this by raising awareness surrounding Human-Wildlife conflict that occurs throughout the world.
In order for them to carry on doing so, they need the support from the public as they cannot do it without their help.
The Rehab Center relies on the generous support of volunteers who, through the generous gift of their time and talent, make their work possible. A progressive training program, including educational workshops, hands-on experience and one-on-one mentor shadowing enable Volunteer Staff members to increase their knowledge and expand skills on a continuing basis.
The Rehab Centre will present a workshop at the Youth Cafe as part of the Muse Festival. For more information, visit www.musefees.co.za.
Source: https://wholeeartheducation.com/ & Wikipedia.com.
