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Dainfern
Nature Association Booklet
Estate Living • Wildlife • Trees • Birds • Trail Map
Dainfern
Nature Association Booklet
Numbers & Services Content
SECURITY / EMERGENCY NUMBERS DNA and Security Contacts ............................. 3
Control Room: 011 875 0601/2 (07h00 to 17h00) About the Estate .............................................. 4
Emergency Number: 011 469 0099 (24/7) Funtions - how to book and where .................. 5
Anonymous Tip-Offs: 081 030 0251 Clubhouse and Restaurant .............................. 5
Pavilion ........................................................... 5
ESTATE OFFICE
Golf Club, Golf Shop & Golf Cart Drivers .............6
011 875 0451 helpdesk@dainfern.co.za
Security / Onsite Medical & Fire Service.............7
THE CLUBHOUSE Visitors, Mobile App, Fingerprint Access ........... 7
Reception: 011 875 0401 Golf: 011 875 0421 Speed Limit........................................................7
Restaurant: 011 875 0442 Recreation..........................................................8
In the Area.........................................................9
FREE RECYCLING Estate & Architecture Rules..............................10
Safe Waste Solutions (Pty) Ltd Garden Verges, Poisons & Recycling.................10
062 276 9104 info@safewaste.co.za DNA Trophy......................................................10
FREE GARDEN REFUSE REMOVAL Wildlife List A to Z............................................11
Turfnet DNA What, Where and How........................ 12-13
(011)469-5051/464-5088 www.turfnet.co.za Nature Trails................................................... 14-15
FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE Map of the Estate....................................... 16-17
The shuttle is operational in the morning and How to recognise Birds.....................................18
afternoon. It provides free transport from the main The Bird List............................................... 19-26
gates to the villages. List of Common Alien Invasive Plants...............27
The Tree List ............................................... 28-29
FOR INJURED BIRDS AND WILDLIFE Service Providers .............................. 2, 3, 30-40
Dominique: 061 116 1254
The Friends of Free Wildlife: Margi 082 561 3681
EDITOR / ADVERTISING SALES
REMOVAL OF SNAKES: Colleen Kreser 082 898 6566 cobbie@global.co.za
Security: 011 875 0601 Design & Layout: LilyHouse Design Studio
Bats: Julio 082 359 1295
www.batsgauteng.org.za CONTRIBUTORS
(Dominque can assist with the above) We would like to thank everyone who has
contributed to this booklet.
Home Projects for all your handyman jobs, painting, tiling and more - 084 843 8258
Mokapane Electrical for all your electrical installation, maintenance and repairs - 072 154 9735
Greg Woollatt Services office and home maintenance, renovations of bathrooms,
handyman services and more - 084 314 1158
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Functions
How to book and where:
We host several family events within For residents, there is nothing better than spending a tranquil
our facilities throughout the year and Saturday or Sunday morning having breakfast on the terrace,
this creates a stunning vibe and sense of with an unparalleled view of exquisite beauty spread out
About the Estate belonging to all our residents, offering
an opportunity of being able to socialise
before them with the restaurants overlooking the incredible
golf course.
Dainfern Golf Estate offers the ultimate without having to leave the security offered
lifestyle of living in an exceptionally by an estate environment.
secure environment that has beautifully
Should you wish to book a function:
manicured gardens, a prestigious golf
Please contact functions@dainfern.co.za.
course and a wide variety of educational,
shopping and entertainment facilities having its unique charm. Dainfern Golf Estate is a
right on your doorstep. sanctuary within the energetic, vigorous metropolis Clubhouse
of Fourways Johannesburg where children can and Restaurants
Dainfern Golf Estate has over 1 200 homes since its safely ride their bikes in the street or play in one of
Our beautiful Clubhouse with its modern
inception in 1992. The Estate offers an incomparable the eleven playgrounds and parks the Estate offers.
facilities includes two restaurants, SIX33 and
lifestyle and recreational experience centred around Dainfern Golf Estate is a small municipality in itself
SIX33 Grill house, a Members’ Lounge, Half-
the Gary Player designed golf course enhanced by and is central to the other estates and developments
way House, and Conference facilities that
nature trails, parks, and sports facilities all located in that form the regional precinct that surrounds the
complete the picture.
its own 320-hectare "suburb". Dainfern Golf Estate estate. Dainfern Golf Estate provides a very secure
represents a variety of architectural styles and environment for its residents, where there is no fear Corporates can host conferences, product Pavilion
tastes, creating a unique and personal experience. of crime and an all-inclusive lifestyle that caters to launches, and team-building events for their Provides a multi-purpose field for sports. Kids parties and
The Estate is divided into fourteen villages, each all members of the community. clients and staff in a secure setting. other day time events can be arranged.
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Mobile App
Golf Shop Security
The unique pro-shop provides a lovely One of the best-selling features of Dainfern Golf Estate is
clothing range featuring the leading and has always been the security of the Estate. Residents
brands together with golfers accessories. can live their lives without worrying about their safety.
Families can relax and children can ride their bikes, kick a
Golf Cart Drivers ball on the Oval, play in the parks, enjoy tennis and squash Main Communication
The legal age to drive a golf cart on the or spend an activity-filled afternoon in one of our two Avenue
Estate is 16 years and older. Drivers and swimming pools. This is the main avenue in which we
carts have to be registered at the Estate Security on the Estate is state-of-the-art and the two entry will be communicating with all our
Office. gates at Cedar Road and Broadacres Drive are manned members, we urge you to download
the App so that you are up to date
Golf Club 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a highly sophisticated
with what is happening in our
access/egress system. Strict access control procedures are
Dainfern’s 72 par 18 hole golf course is regarded as one beautiful Estate.
in place, including a biometric system for ease of access for
of South Africa’s top 100 courses. Designed by golfing
residents and members of the Golf Club.
legend, Gary Player, who has designed over 300 courses
worldwide. The course tests the skills of proficient The Estate is patrolled by a fleet of roving vehicles with
golfers, with play crossing the Jukskei River six times. armed officers in various locations. The 8.4km perimeter
The course has some of the most scenic yet challenging electric fence is monitored by high-tech cameras and are
holes in the country and is one of South Africa’s most viewed by the control room, which is manned 24 hours a
exciting golf venues. day, 7 days a week.
Dainfern continually strives to maintain its championship
profile by putting emphasis on the visual aspect of the Onsite Medical & Fire Service
course as well as the playability of the course. We have The Fidelity staff are well equipped and expertly well
done this by the planting of trees, building new cart trained for dealing with any type of emergency. We also
paths and new bunkering to toughen up certain holes. have a leading onsite paramedic service available – SLA
A focal point of the Estate is the Juskei River, which flows
(Specialised Logistical Assistance) as well as dedicated Fingerprint Access
onsite fire services offered by FireOps SA.
through the layout with the elavated tee positions that We invite you to come to the offices of the
provide magnificent views of the surrounding High- Contact the Control Room on 011 875 0601/02 Dainfern Homeowners Association to get
veld terrain. The golf course is one of Gauteng's 'must- your biometrics done. This will enable access
play' layouts and offers a green lung in the midst of the Visitors into and out of the estate.
Johannesburg conurbation.
Visitors to the Estate are reminded to ensure they have
Bookings: their drivers’ licence with them, or an identity document. Speed Limit
Contact 011 875 0401 to book a round of golf. Without these access will not be permitted. The speed limit on the Estate is 40 km/p/h.
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Recreation St Peter’s Preparatory and College
St Stithians College
Complimentary Lifestyle events take place throughout the year and
Steyn City School
are an important element in forging a strong sense of community –
annual events include The Easter Egg Hunt, Mother’s & Father’s Day
celebrations, a Christmas Market, Halloween Trick or Treating, and
Shopping centres close
Carols by Candlelight. to Dainfern
The DHA host a Family Fun Day at the Pavilion every so often which Broadacres Shopping Centre
offers a day of fun, entertainment and shopping. Cedar Square Shopping Centre
Chartwell Corner Convenience Centre
Dainfern Estate Activities
Dainfern Square
Dainfern has a number of activities for its residents throughout the
Dainfern Valley Shopping Centre
week from Karate, Kumon Maths, Run/Walk for Life, Tennis, Yoga,
Design Quarter
Church Services and Prayer Groups.
Fourways Crossing
Fourways Mall
Leaping Frog Shopping Centre
Swimming Pools Lonehill Shopping Centre
Dainfern has 2 swimming pools and Pineslopes Shopping Centre
lessons are on offer. The pools are
The Mall of Africa
situated at the Pavilion and next to
the Clubhouse.
Entertainment close
Dainfern Tennis Inc. to Dainfern:
Dainfern has four tennis courts – 3 Bothongo Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve
located up at the Pavilion in Highgate Cedar Square Shopping Centre
Village and 1 located between the
Clubhouse and Carmel Village. We In the Area Croc City Crocodile and Reptile Park
Fourways Mall
have a professional coach available
Dainfern United Football Club to give lessons to you and your family These schools include: Lion and Safari Park
members. Montecasino
The Dainfern United Football Club is affiliated with the Rand American International School of
The Cradle of Humankind
Johannesburg
Central Local Football Association (RCLFA) league and our teams Dainfern Squash Beaulieu Preparatory and College
The Mall of Africa
play all the RCLFA affiliated teams, which matches take place
between March and October of each year. Dainfern has 2 squash courts located Brescia House School
at the Clubhouse. British International College
Medical facilities close
Players from 3 years to 34 years of age are welcome to join our
Club and be a part of the Dainfern United Football Club magic! Broadacres Academy to Dainfern:
Chartwell College Fourways Life Hospital
Crawford Preparatory and College Intercare Fourways
Contact List Dainfern College Mediwell Dainfern Square Medical
Fourways High School and Dental Centre
Glory to Glory – Bosco 083 590 5263 or Katherine 073 914 5523
HeronBridge College Mediclinic Sandton
Karate – Bernard Buys 083 709 9289
Karate – Stuart Hulley 083 417 6315 Kid Vantage Academy Netcare Olivedale Hospital
Kumon Maths – Kathryn Warmback 082 857 5319
Dainfern Kings School Bryanston Netcare Sunninghill Hospital
Panash Family of God Church – Christine Gwaze 062 523 1850 Toastmasters Kyalami Preparatory Sports Injury Clinic
Run/Walk for Life – Shane Van Jaarsveldt 082 601 0499 Dainfern Toastmasters host a Toast- Lonehill Academy
Tennis Inc – Sam White sam@tennisinc.co.za masters meeting at the Clubhouse. Pinnacle Kyalami Airport close to Dainfern:
Yoga – Claire 074 235 7112 Anyone is welcome to join. Reddam House Helderfontein Lanseria International Airport
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Collecting of Wastes Wildlife List A to Z
Plastics are great. Why? Because they are
recyclable. So why are plastics such an issue
SIGHTINGS
NAME
then?
Because 56% of our plastic doesn’t make it to
IMAGE DESCRIPTION
a recycling plant. Therefore, biodegradable
plastics are needed to mitigate the end-of-life The bull frog is one of the biggest frogs and can weigh up to 2kgs. It has a large mouth, sharp
Bull Frog
effects of rouge plastic. teeth and very little webbing on its feet. It is quite aggressive especially the males who will
defend his eggs if approached. The African bullfrog is carnivorous and will feed on anything
What does ‘biodegradable’ mean though? It it can fit into its mouth. The male only makes calls during rainy season.
Estate Rules generally means that nature will be able to
degrade the plastic into organic compounds. Found singly, in pairs or in small groups the hedgehog is mainly nocturnal. They are
Hedgehog
Dainfern have rules of conduct which must be abided by.
All plastic can be called biodegradable, but extremely inactive in winter however not uncommon to sight on the estate during summer.
These rules can be obtained from the Estate office. Omnivorous they will eat termites, insects, snails, frogs, lizards and small rodents. They also
petroleum-based plastics can take 1000 years
The most common rules are: enjoy birds eggs, certain wild fruits and any manner of vegetable matter.
to degrade, whereas biodegradable plastic can
Abide to the 40km speed limit take 6 months. Nocturnal and very gregarious they occur mostly in pairs or family groups. They are very
Lesser Bush
No dogs off leashes See details on page 3 for FREE recycling and vocal using both scent and sound to communicate when out feeding at night. They are
Baby
No loud music garden refuge removal services in the Estate. arboreal so are excellent jumpers and rarely need to venture to the ground. They feed on
House colours insects, flowers, fruits and acacia gum. They make their nests out of grass and leaves in the
We encourage you to recycle hollows or holes of trees.
Keep side walks maintained
No cutting of trees on sidewalks without permission The Compost Kitchen collects kitchen waste
Lizards are one of biggest groups of reptiles found on earth with over 4000 species. Lizards
No Fishing - www.compostkitchen.com
are egg laying animals with scaled skin. Many of them live on trees, while some live in water.
Lizards
They are found in almost every part of earth. Each of them has different characteristics
Architecture Rules related to body structure, habitat and many more factors. They have the ability to shed their
tails to run away from their predators. This action is called, autonomy.
You can get a copy of these rules from the Estate office
Of the ten species of Mongoose endemic to South or Southern Africa you are most likely
Mongoose
to (and quite frequently) sight in Dainfern the Slender or Black tipped Mongoose. The
Slender Mongoose is diurnal and solitary with a wide habitat tolerance. They will eat snakes,
rodents, insects and scorpions. They are also known to take to the trees in search of birds
eggs. (It is also possible to sight the Yellow, White Tailed or Water Mongoose in the area.)
Those in Dainfern who have never seen a porcupine in its natural habitat are desperate
to see one; those in Dainfern that have seen Porcupine in their natural habitat (which is
Porcupine
invariably their newly planted shrubs) don’t want to see them again! Frequent visitors to
newly planted gardens porcupine are frequently sighted on the Estate. The porcupine is the
largest African rodent, nocturnal they can be found alone, in pairs or even in small groups.
They will frequent holes or rocky crevices during the day. A lover of newly planted bulbs they
will also eat tree bark and are known to gnaw on bones.
The Terrapin spends its time both on land and in water, but it always lives near water, along
rivers, ponds, and lakes. A terrapin turtle needs to go onto land to breed and just like sea
Terrapin
DNA Trophy turtles, the female goes ashore to lay her eggs. When the ground is hard, she will urinate
repeatedly to soften the ground and then 'bulldoze' the mud into a nest with the front of
Garden Verges The Dainfern Nature Association awards this her under-shell.Terrapins eat small frogs, fish, aquatic and other insects. Actually, almost
beautiful trophy to a person on the Estate anything ... which earned them the nickname “vultures of the waterways”!
DHA property - Residents must maintain.
who has performed an outstanding task in
No removal of trees unless authorised from estate The Water Monitor or as we fondly refer to it in South Africa as the Leguaan, is Africa’s largest
supporting the wildlife, plant life, bird life &
Water Monitor
office. lizard with its distinctive tail that is longer than its body. A frequent sight in Dainfern they
community on the Estate. can be seen ambling across roads and fairways and are commonly found in residents fish
Poisons The DNA trophy has an honoured place at the ponds, for good reason, they eat frogs, small fish, crabs and even birds. Interestingly they lay
Please do not use poisons/rat poisons that have secondary entrance to the Clubhouse within the glass about 40 eggs, normally in active termite mounds in this way, the eggs are incubated at a
cabinet for all to view. We welcome nominees constant temperature. The incubation time of the eggs varies, and the young may hatch any
poison to our wildlife. Contact a reputable company that
time between 4 to 12 months later.
can offer alternative. throughout the year.
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expensive, task) rehabilitating nature sensitive
areas, creating walking trails, planting trees and
much more. There are always plans afoot to do
more so read IN FOCUS to keep abreast of the
latest developments.
Resident Participation
What, Where and How ... Apart from supporting the Nature Association
Do you all know the What, Where and How about the Dainfern Nature Association? by attending functions there are a number of
residents who have played an enormous role
in enhancing nature sensitive areas (with the
approval and blessing of the Nature Association)
by removing kikuyu and encouraging natural
grass as well as planting a host of indigenous
trees. This kind of involvement has helped
the Nature Association enormously and is
appreciated. Just please remember that
approval is required for any activity outside your
Dainfern In Focus Magazine property. Please contact the Nature Association
To advertise – 082 898 6566 first in order to avoid mistakes.
As you can see resident participation is
What this big city has not taken over and destroyed the
special areas of unique highveld bakenveld, hosts of
Zulu Wars to the Galapagos Islands to stories by Oom welcomed and encouraged; the committee is
not for a select few. The Nature Association acts
Schalk Lourens to the Johannesburg String Quartet and
When the Dainfern Estate was first developed it wild flowers, beautiful indigenous trees etc which even to art exhibitions. More recently a very popular as the custodian of certain areas of the Estate
was recognised that the area had some unique proved a home for some wonderful bird life, water event has been a talk on birds followed up by walks and as such belongs to us all so if you have any
biospheres that should be preserved. The area was monitors, bats, bush babies and more. through the Estate and adjacent areas spotting the birds suggestions, wish to help or even serve on the
carefully environmentally surveyed and when the in their habitat; and residents have enjoyed looking at committee please let us know.
lovely golf course was developed these special areas How 'The Night Skies' and have been encouraged to 'Relook,
were preserved and designated on the Estate plan. Dainfern In Focus Magazine Rethink, Recycle'. Way Forward
These areas have been handed to us all to nurture
The Nature Association receives no funding from The development taking place on the Estate resulted The Nature Association owes its success to a
and enjoy.
the DHA (although certain projects are undertaken in small mammals and even birds retreating to safer few special residents (both past and present)
So the Nature Association was born and now plays jointly) so to be able to look after our heritage the habitats but we are delighted to report that this and it has been because of the dedication of
an important role on the Estate. The Association is committee has to raise money. Hence the IN FOCUS, situation is being reversed, Bush Babies and owls have these individuals that the Association goes
run by a committee of dedicated voluntary residents the invaluable magazine which we all eagerly look been reintroduced, and the wealth of birds on the from strength to strength so please continue to
and supported by management. Both residents and forward to receiving each month. The magazine Estate is a delight. Do watch out for the water monitor support it and join in wherever you can.
management give a lot of time towards ensuring has grown from a simple couple of sheets of paper (Leguaan) which frequents our streams. To succeed
The Nature Association believes that it is
that these designated, nature sensitive areas are with line advertisements into what you see today - a in reinstating wild life needs the cooperation of us all
most important that it works in harmony with
maintained and cared for. source of Estate and Supplier information. Proceeds which is why we keep asking you to maintain control of
management and golf for the good of all. We
go towards providing the funding the Nature your dogs at all times. Owning pets is an important part
Where Association needs, in order to continue beautifying, of our lives but because we live in this lovely area and
live on a very special Estate so let us take care
that we maintain and nurture it so that is may
Nature sensitive areas are right throughout the enhancing and maintaining the estate areas. amongst a very diverse community there are certain
be a joy for many years ahead …
Estate. In fact some of you who haven't had the rules in place so that we can all live in harmony.
Other functions put on by the Nature Association are Please enjoy this booklet with the map of the
opportunity to understand their significance not great money spinners but are more of service to The Nature Association, however, doesn't just focus on
lovely walking trails, plus bird, wild life and tree
perhaps wonder why there is 'just bush' in the residents, to get to know you and to remind you all events to raise awareness of nature but puts any money
lists - there is so much to see and do.
middle of smooth mowed kikuyu. Look carefully and the Nature Association exists and is working hard! In raised to good use on the Estate - removing invasive
delight in the joy that the huge urbanisation rush in the past we have held various talks ranging from the kikuyu from the nature sensitive areas (a huge, and Enjoy!
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Olive's Walk - Start at Bentwood Close, Grassland Area to Willowgrove River Walk. 2nd and 3rd Fairway Walk. Waste no time
Nature Trails road to Rain Shelter and 7th Tee Box - NO
Bikes - Dogs on leashes.
Hook Thorn / Caffra Walk cut through
14th Fairway.
to venture into our lovely nature areas
marked out for you to explore on the
Rocky Ridge, Stream Walk - Sensitive Area Buffalo-Thorn River Trail. map.
See the map on pages 16 -17
- NO Bikes - Dogs on leashes. Birdhide Trent Stream Walk.
The Dainfern Nature Association with approval from Combretum River Trail - Sensitive Area - Workers track to Clubhouse. See if you can identify the many beautiful
the DHA decided over 15 years ago that it would be a NO Bikes - Dogs on leashes. Cormorant River Walk to the Driving Range. walks and trees that surround us, not
wonderful idea to create nature trails within the Estate. Casuarina Lane to Highgate Dam. Sensitive Saw Grass Area - NO Bikes / Dogs on leashes. forgetting to be quiet to listen for the
This would take time, planning and money. However with Butterfly Walk's name speaks for itself. Candle Thorn Walk - along 4th Fairway to Saw Grass sounds of the many birds and little
funds from the IN FOCUS magazine and a dedicated team Flowers and trees planted to attract (note the rare Acacia hebeclada / Candle-pod acacia.) creatures that you may encounter along
the trails were slowly created along with a map made up insects and butterflies. A beautiful spot to Poplar Marsh - Cross main road to Willow Stream - 9th your way.
of all the nature trails we currently have. sit amongst nature. Fairway.
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Map of the Estate
Nature Trails
and Golf Course Map Butterfly Walk
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How to recognise Birds The Bird List
Key to Status Code
C = Common. Regularly recorded CM = Common migrant. Mainly Sep-March
U = Uncommon. Occasionally recorded UM = Uncommon migrant. Mainly Sep-March
V = Vagrant. Few sightings or accidental visitor
NAME PROMINENT
SIGHTINGS
HABITAT
STATUS
FEATURES
ENGLISH AFRIKAANS & HABITS
(Usually Male Birds Only)
SPECIES A - D
Dark above, conspicuous dark chest Often in pairs in woodland and
Apalis, Bar-throated Bandkeelkleinjantjie U
band, pale eye dense vegetation
Babbler, Grey with faint white streaks,
Pylvlekkatlagter U Noisy groups in woodland
Arrow-marked red eye
Solitary or in pairs; favours Acacia
Barbet, Acacia Pied Bonthoutkapper V Bright red crown, white underparts
woodland
Pairs or small groups in wood-
Bill: The shape and length of the bill are clues Rump Patches: These are particularly Barbet, Black-collared Rooikophoutkapper C Bright red forehead, face & neck
land; notable call
to its feeding habits and identification. Seed noticeable when birds fly up and away from Head crest, wings black with white Single or pairs in woodland/
eaters have thick stubby beaks while those you. Take note of colouration and distinctive Barbet, Crested Kuifkophoutkapper C
scallops garden
of insect eaters are usually thin, sharp and markings. Bee-eater, European Europese Byvreter CM Turquoise forehead and underparts Gregarious, roosts in tall trees
pointed. Tail Marks: Take notice of patterns such as Bee-eater, Predominantly green, red throat, Small groups occur in open
Rooikeelbyvreter V
Legs: Waders generally have long legs bars and stripes especially those displayed by White-fronted white forehead and chin grassland/woodland
whereas those of ducks and geese are the hawks. Males a brilliant red in breeding Gregarious, bee-like flight; reed
Bishop, Southern Red Rooivink C
short. Leg colouration is also important in Wing Patterns: Dull or evenly coloured birds plumage beds
identification. will disclose their identity when they stretch Bishop, Gregarious, bee-like flight; rank
Goudgeelvink U Yellow crown, black face
Yellow-crowned grassland/wetlands
Wings and Tails: The open wing and tail their wings or fly off.
Small size, conspicuous buff wing Solitary in reed-beds or sedges;
shapes can assist in pin-pointing the species. Wing Bars: A dull coloured species will often Bittern, Little Woudapie U
patches in flight skulking
Crests: Head crests in many species can be display a distinct or colourful wing bar. Forages on ground; very vocal
raised or lowered at will. If time allows, watch Bokmakierie Bokmakierie U Yellow throat, black bib
Walking Habits: Birds move in various ways. far-carrying call
the bird for at least a few minutes. Wagtails walk, Sparrows hop and Thrushes Black above, peachy-orange below,
Boubou, Southern Suidelike Waterfiskaal C Secretive, highly vocal
Facial Patterns: Chin colour, cheek patches run. bold wing stripe
and eye markings are important to take note Bulbul, Dark-capped Swartoogtiptol C Dark head crest, yellow vent Woodland, gardens, parks
Flying Habits: Kites hover, Francolin dash for
of. short distances, Kingfishers fly with rapid wing Bunting,
Klipstreepkoppie V Black and white streaked head Rocky or stony ground
Cinnamon-breasted
Eyes: Eyebrows, as well as rings around beats near to the water and straight as an
Variable brown, paler band across
the eye and eye colouration are important arrow, and Flycatchers do complicated aerial Buzzard, Steppe Bruinjakkelsvoël CM
chest
Open country, grassveld
diagnostic features. acrobatics.
Buzzard, European Small head for a raptor, obvious
Breast Spots: Some birds have a barred Sound and Calls: The call or sounds may Wespedief UM Shy, will perch in tall trees
Honey yellow eye, bare legs, barred tail
breast pattern while others have spots and assist in identification. Forages mainly on ground;
Canary, Black-throated Bergkanarie C Blackish throat, bright yellow rump
longitudinal stripes. gregarious
Caps and Crowns: These are very distinctive Recommended References: More open country, occasionally
Canary, Yellow Geelkanarie U Bright sulphur yellow (males)
Roberts Birds of South Africa Newman's Birds of gardens
and helpful in sorting out some of the Plovers
and Woodpeckers. Southern Africa Sasol Birds of Southern Africa. Canary, Yellow-fronted Geeloogkanarie U Bold facial markings Gregarious, forages on ground
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SIGHTINGS
Nonnetjie-eend U White face and long dark neck Gregarious, stands high
HABITAT
STATUS
Whistling
FEATURES Duck, Yellow-billed Geelbekeend C Bill yellow with black spot Gregarious or in pairs
ENGLISH AFRIKAANS & HABITS
(Usually Male Birds Only) SPECIES E - H
Hunts fish from perch;
Eagle, African Fish Visarend V White head, chest and tail
Small LBJ in open grassland; Solitary, aerial display over characteristic call
Cisticola, Cloud Gevlekte Klopkloppie V
distinctive display and call grassland in summer Yellow beak and legs - all white
Egret, Western Cattle Bosluisvoël C Gregarious feeds in open grass
Small LBJ in open grassland; bird
Cisticola, Desert Woestynklopkloppie V Forages low in grass
distinctive call Egret, Great (White) Grootwitreier U All white, legs black; large size Shy and solitary
Rufous crown, dark streaked back, Egret, Little Kleinwitreier U Black beak and legs, yellow toes Active aquatic feeder
Cisticola, Levaillant's Vleitinktinkie U Waterside sedges and reeds
longer tail
Intermediate in size, greenish legs,
Small LBJ over grassland; distinctive Bouncing' aerial display and call Egret, Yellow-billed Geelbekwitreier U Favours marshy habitat; solitary
Cisticola, Zitting Landeryklopkloppie U all yellow bill
display and call in summer
Small raptor, male all grey; female Favours grassland areas where
Black with white bill, red knobs Falcon, Amur Oostelike Rooipootvalk UM
Coot, Red-knobbed Bleshoender U Conspicuous, swims in open spotted. Red feet and bill. feeds on insects; mainly overflying.
on head
Whitish underparts, russet crown,
Black except for brown speckled Falcon, Lanner Edelvalk U Hunts in flight, or from perch
Cormorant, Reed Rietduiker C Fishes from rocks near water black falcon mask
wings; juvenile pale
Finch, Red-headed Rooikopvink C Males with obvious red head Gregarious; seedeater
Cormorant,
Witborsduiker U White throat and breast, large size Often perch or nest in dead trees Males with pinkish plumage on
White-breasted Firefinch, Jameson's Jamesonse Vuurvinkie U Gregarious; bush areas
crown
Black head, rust back, white breast, Skulks in dense vegetation;
Coucal, Burchell's Gewone Vleiloerie C Fiscal, Southern Pied appearance, hooked bill, white
red eyes bubbling call in summer Fiskaallaksman C Hunts from conspicuous perch
(Fiscal Shrike) 'V' on back
Courser, Temminck's Trekdrawwertjie V Rufous crown, pale appearance Erect stance, bobs head and tail
Distinctive pink plumage; two Usually shallow pans; overflying
Crake, Black Swartriethaan V Black body, pink legs, yellow beak Skulks around edges of wetlands Flamingo, Greater Grootflamink U
tone bill birds in Dainfern
Crow, Cape Swartkraai U All black crow Usually solitary Flycatcher, African Deep rufous plumage - blue bill
Paradysvlieëvanger CM Vocal; graceful flight
Scavenger; solitary but occasion- Paradise and eye ring
Crow, Pied Witborskraai C Black with white collar and breast
ally flocks Small grey and black bird with Forages inside leafy canopy;
Flycatcher, Fairy Feevlieëvanger UM
Throat and breast pale grey; pinkish belly patch, white wingbar winter visitor to highveld
Cuckoo, Common Europese Koekoek UM Shy and elusive
barred tail Similar to Common Fiscal but thin Conspicious and tame; usually
Flycatcher, Fiscal Fiskaalvlieëvanger C
All black with pale tips to tail Shy, frequents dense foliage; flycatcher bill in pairs
Cuckoo, Black Swartkoekoek UM
feathers distinctive call Thin flycatcher bill, streaked Catches insects in flight, wing
Flycatcher, Spotted Europese vlieëvanger UM
Green and bronze plumage, white Perches in tops of trees; distinc- forehead flicking
Cuckoo, Diderick Diederikkie CM
underparts, red eye tive call SPECIES G - K
Green and white plumage, white Woodland and gardens;
Cuckoo, Klaas's Meitjie UM Go-away-bird, Grey Kwêvoël C All grey, pronounced head crest Alert and inquisitive; gardens
patch behind eye distinctive call
Brown mask on eyes, brown chest Grazes on shoreline in pairs; also
Black and white plumage; crest; Goose, Egyptian Kolgans C
Cuckoo, Levaillant's Getreepte Koekoek UM Woodland; loud call patch gregarious
striped breast
Large size; black and white Gregarious, marshy areas
Cuckoo, Red-chested Piet-my-vrou CM Rufous chest, barred belly Shy & seldom seen; distinctive call Goose, Spur-winged Wildemakou U
plumage adjacent to wetlands
Darter, African Slanghalsvoël C Long neck with characteristic kink Dives well, spears fish Occasionally in wooded areas
Goshawk, Gabar Kleinsingvalk U Red cere and red legs, white rump
and gardens
Dove, Cape Turtle Forages on ground; characteristic
Gewone Tortelduif C Black collar on hindneck, dark eye Grebe, Little Kleindobbertjie U Rufous neck, blackish back Quiet dams; dives frequently
(Ring-necked) call
Small size, rufous chest with black Greenshank, Common Groenpootruiter UM Greenish/Grey legs and feet Forages in water
Dove, Laughing Rooiborsduif C Feeds on ground - tame
marks Gregarious, groundfeeder, runs
Guineafowl, Helmeted Gewone Tarentaal C Red helmet with horn, blue face
Wary, lands heavily; often
Dove, Red-eyed Grootringduif C Black collar on hindneck, red eye
characteristic call Gull, Grey-headed Gryskopmeeu U Grey head, back and upper wing Gregarious, forages over water
Dove, Rock (Feral Hamerkop Hamerkop U Brown, hammer-like head Forages in shallow water
Tuinduif C Variable, refer to book Depends on human habitation
Pigeon)
Yellow face, barred chest, white tail Woodland, gardens; raids weaver
Black with white spots on back, Feeds by head-dipping or Harrier-Hawk, African Kaalwangvalk U
Duck, African Black Swarteend C bar in flight nests
orange legs and feet up-ending
Helmet-Shrike, Pied appearance with crest and
Withelmlaksman V Gregarious; occurs in woodland
Introduced species. Males with White-crested yellow eye wttle
Duck, Mallard Groenkopeend C All wetlands
green head, yellow bill
- 20 - - 21 -Insectivorous; occurs in wood-
NAME PROMINENT
SIGHTINGS
Kingfisher, Woodland Bosveldvisvanger UM Light blue above, red and black bill
land; trilling call
HABITAT
STATUS
FEATURES All-brown with square tail, mainly Usually gregarious, soaring
ENGLISH AFRIKAANS & HABITS Kite, Black Swartwou UM
black bill overhead
(Usually Male Birds Only)
All-brown with forked tail, yellow
Kite, Yellow-billed Geelbekwou CM Soars, scavenger
bill
Uniform black plumage, yellow
Heron, Black Swartreier U Forms canopy with wings Red eyes, grey back, black
toes. (also known as Black Egret) Kite, Black-shouldered Blouvalkie U Hovers or hunts from perch
shoulders
Heron, Black-crowned
Swartkroonreier U Black crown and back, white below Largely nocturnal Lapwing, African
Night Lelkiewiet C White forehead, yellow wattle Open areas
Wattled
Black crown and neck, pied
Heron, Black-headed Swartkopreier C Usually in fields away from water Lapwing, Blacksmith Bontkiewiet C Distinctive pied appearance Open areas near water
underwing
Red legs and bill, black crown
Heron, Goliath Reuse Reier U Very large, grey and chestnut Stands in water for long periods Lapwing, Crowned Kroonkiewiet C Open areas, parks and fields
ringed white
Shy, undercover in quiet streams/ Obvious crest, shows rufous in Sings from exposed perch in
Heron, Green-backed Groenrugreier C Underparts appear grey/green Lark, Rufous-naped Rooineklewerik U
rivers wings summer; habitat disappearing
White neck with black stripes, grey Grassland areas; habitat
Heron, Grey Bloureier U Wades in shallow water Longclaw, Cape Oranjekeelkalkoentjie V Orange throat with black surround
underwing disappearing
Heron, Purple Rooireier U rufous appearance, striped face Wades in marshy places Lovebird, Rosy-faced Small green parrot, red face / also
Rooiwangparkiet C Gardens; visits feeders
Short neck, all-white, brown on / Hybrid hybrid blue, green, yellow birds
Heron, Squacco Ralreier V Shy, forages in marshy areas
mantle and back Small; brown and white with
Mannikin, Bronze Gewone Fret C Gregarious, feeds in flocks
Typical 'falcon' moustache, streaked Flies rapidly in areas of woodland two-tone bill
Hobby, Eurasian Europese Boomvalk UM
underparts, rufous thighs and grassland Martin, Afrikaanse Oewer- Brown with white belly, dark
C Gregarious, feeds near water
Honeybird, Slender pointed bill, dull brown, Catches insects from perch, Brown-throated swael underwing coverts
Skerpbek Heuningvoël U
Brown-backed white outer tail feathers attends bees nests Martin, Common
Huisswael UM Blue-black above, white rump Gregarious, feeds over grass
Mail with pink bill, white outer tail Attends bees nests; distinctive House
Honeyguide, Greater Grootheuningwyser U
feathers call Brown with square tail which has Usually around cliffs/buildings,
Martin, Rock Kransswael U
Olive grey back with gold wash, small white spots can range further
Honeyguide, Lesser Kleinheuningwyser U Solitary; parasitises barbets
stubby bill Red bill with yellow tip, white
Moorhen, Common Grootwaterhoender C Swims in open water
Obvious head crest, long pointed undertail
Hoopoe, African Hoep-Hoep C Ground feeder
bill Mousebird, Red-faced Rooiwang Muisvoël C Bare red face, grey back, long tail Gregarious; gardens
Hornbill, African Grey Grysneushoringvoël U Dark bill with creamy markings Gregarious, gardens; whistled call Mousebird, Speckled Gevlekte Muisvoël C Uniform brown, black and white bill Gregarious; gardens
Hornbill, Southern Geelbekneushor- Dark appearance, legs, face and
V Prominent yellow bill Woodland; vagrant to area Myna, Common Indiese Spreeu C Commensal with man; aggressive
Yellow-billed ingvoël beak yellow
White with black neck and head, Neddicky Nedikkie U Grey plumage, dull rufous head Small; dry rattling call
Ibis, African Sacred Skoorsteenveër C Gregarious scavenger in wetlands
curved bill
Nightjar, European Europese Naguil UM Cryptic plumage, refer to book Roosts on branch, feeds at night
Ibis, Glossy Glansibis U Bronze brown, metallic green wings Forages by probing in mud
Cryptic plumage, refer to book; Roosts on ground during the day,
Probes deep in soil for food; Nightjar, Fiery-necked Afrikaanse Naguil V
Ibis, Hadeda Hadeda C Dark back, metallic purple in wing distinctive melodic song sings at night
loud call
Oriole, Black-headed Swartkopwielewaal U Bright yellow, black head Woodland; liquid call
Male all black with pale bill and Margins of estate where there are
Indigobird, Purple Witpootblouvinkie U Owl, Western Barn Nonnetjie-Uil U Pale heart-shaped facial disc Nocturnal; screeching call
legs; female cryptically coloured bushes and grassland
Gregarious, hovers in wind; Active morning/late afternoon,
Kestrel, Lesser Kleinrooivalk UM Grey head, rufous back in male Owl, Marsh Vlei-Uil U Dark 'spectacles', barred belly
overflying bird in Dainfern grassland and marsh
Kingfisher, Pointed red bill, brown head, blue Hunts insects from perch in Grey flecked, prominent 'ears', Nocturnal; perches on prominent
Bruinkopvisvanger C Owl, Spotted Eagle Gevlekte Ooruil U
Brown-hooded wings woodland yellow eyes perch/building
White spotted black upperparts, SPECIES P - S
Kingfisher, Giant Reuse Visvanger U Shy, solitary; favours rivers
chestnut below All-green with dark ring around Conspicuous, occurs in gardens
Kingfisher, Shy, favours quiet river areas with Parakeet, Rose-ringed Ringnekparkiet C
Blouvisvanger U Black bill, brilliant blue upperparts neck in male with tall trees
Half-collared undergrowth
Dark purplish plumage, yellow bill Dense foliage in gardens; also
Red bill in adult, turquoise crown, Solitary, fishes over rivers and Pigeon, African Olive Geelbekbosduif C
Kingfisher, Malachite Kuifkopvisvanger U and feet known as Rameron Pigeon
blue back dams
White speckles on wine coloured Roosts on high buildings; also
Kingfisher, Pied Bontvisvanger U Distinctive pied appearance Hovers over water Pigeon, Speckled Kransduif C
wings, red eye patch in gardens
- 22 - - 23 -Large white bird, spoon-shaped
NAME
SIGHTINGS
Spoonbill, African Lepelaar U Forages on surface water
bill, red legs
HABITAT
STATUS
PROMINENT FEATURES
Streaked plumage, yellow-orange
ENGLISH AFRIKAANS (Usually Male Birds Only) & HABITS Spurfowl, Natal Natalse Fisant U
bill and legs
Prefers thickets
Spurfowl Swainson's Bosveldfisant U Red-necked, black bill and legs Shy, occurs in more open areas
Grassland; undulating display Starling, Cape Glossy Kleinglansspreeu C Iridescent blue and green Forages arboreally or on ground
Pipit, African Gewone Koester U Streaked back, white outer tail
flight in summer Starling, Pied Witgatspreeu V Black with white vent, pale eye Gregarious, in open areas
Small wader showing two black Edges of wetlands with Starling, Red-winged Rooivlerkspreeu C Red-brown flight feathers Flight fast and direct; gregarious
Plover, Three-banded Driebandstrandkiewiet C
breast bands sandbanks; Jukskei River Large black and yellow wattle on Catches live prey on ground;
Dark brown, male with red eye, Starling, Wattled Lelspreeu V
head and throat gregarious
Pochard, Southern Bruineend U Open water, dives
silver bill Wetlands; forages in shallow
Long tail cocked upwards, black Stilt, Black-winged Rooipootelsie U Very long red legs, pied plumage
Prinia, Black-chested Swartbandlangstertjie U Bush areas and gardens water
chest band in summer
Black head, white and rufous
Prinia, Tawny-flanked Bruinsylangstertjie C Long tail cocked, buffy flanks Rank undergrowth and gardens Stonechat, African Gewone bontrokkie U Forages from a perch in grassland
underparts
Dense foliage in gardens; clicking Red bill and legs; white with black Mostly overflying birds; normally
Puffback, Black-backed Sneeubal U Black and white, red eyes Stork, White Witooievaar UM
call on wings grassland
Highly gregarious; forages in Sunbird, Amethyst Swartsuikerbekkie C Sooty black, purple chin Restless and very active; gardens
Quelea, Red-billed Rooibekkwelea U Strong red bill, black face in male
open areas with seeds
Sunbird, White-bellied Witpenssuikerbekkie C Metallic green head and upperparts Restless and very active; gardens
Colourful orange throat, white
Robin-Chat, Cape Gewone Janfrederik C Keeps to dense undergrowth White below, red throat and
eyebrow, orange in tail Swallow, Barn Europese Swael CM Low quick agile flight
forehead
Beautiful turquoise plumage with
Roller, Lilac-breasted Gewone Troupant U Open areas, perches prominently Swallow, Greater Pale rufous rump, whitish cheek Flight slow and leisurely, 'chirrup'
lilac breast Grootstreepswael CM
Striped patches, less streaked call
Bobbing action, white shoulder Edges of wetlands with
Sandpiper, Common Gewone Ruiter UM Swallow, Lesser Rufous head and cheeks, heavily Flies with other swallows,
patch sandbanks Kleinstreepswael UM
Striped streaked breast nasal call
Olive brown back, spotted white,
Sandpiper, Wood Bosruiter UM Marshy edges of wetlands Swallow, Red-breasted Rooiborsswael UM Entirely chestnut underparts Flight slower with gliding
eyebrow
Swallow, South African Brreeds under bridges, often
Seedeater, Familieswael UM Square tail, pale rufous rump
Streepkopkanarie U White eyebrow, grey cheeks Sociable, unobtrusive Cliff around water
Streaky-headed
Swallow, White underparts, black breast Flight quick and agile; associated
Perches within canopy of tree; Witkeelswael CM
Shikra Gebande Sperwer U Russet banded underparts, red eye White-throated band with water
hunts birds
Swamphen, African Mainly deep blue-purple, large Shy, keeps to dense marshy
Water surface - dabbling with Grootkoningriethaan V
Shoveler, Cape Kaapse Slopeend U Broad black bill, pale grey head Purple red beak vegetation
beak immersed
All dark brown/black, crescent Highly gregarious; leaves breed-
Shrike, Pairs occur in thornveld areas; Swift, African Black Swartwindswael U
Rooiborslaksman V Crimson underparts, black above wings ing cliffs in winter
Crimson-breasted vagrant
Roosts and breeds under palm
Perches on bush or telephone Swift, African Palm Palmwindswael C Grey brown, slender body, long tail
Shrike, Lesser Grey Gryslaksman UM Black forehead, face, wings and tail leaves
wire
All dark swift, uniform dark back/
Shrike, Red-backed Rooiruglaksman UM Grey head, rufous back Perches lower down in bush Swift, Common Europese Windswael UM Flocks in summer
secondaries
Snipe, African Large bill, striped appearance, very Vagrant to wetland areas with Black body, short square tail with Highly gregarious; roosts and
Gewone Snip V Swift, Little Kleinwindswael C
(Ethiopian) direct flight rank grassland white rump breeds in buildings
Head, face and breast black with Frequents well treed gardens and Swift, White-rumped Witkruisvindswael CM Forked tail, white rump crescent Forages high and low
Sparrow, Cape Gewone Mossie C
white 'C' bird feeders
Feeds by hopping on ground; SPECIES T - Z
Sparrow, House Huismossie C White cheeks, black bib, grey crown Tchagra, Brown crown edged with black, Occurs in bushy areas; flies
around habitation Rooivlerktjagra U
Sparrow, Southern Forages on ground; occurs in Brown-crowned white eyebrow reluctantly
Gryskopmossie C Slim build, grey head, rufous wings Forages by head-dipping and
Grey-headed bush and gardens Teal, Cape Teeleend V Pink bill, pale appearance
upending
Sparrowhawk, Black Swartsperwer U Large black and white raptor Keeps to cover, flies rapidly
Teal, Red-billed Rooibekeend U Red bill, spotted body, dark cap Grazes acquatic plants
Small dove-sized raptor, white tail Dashes about in dense cover
Sparrowhawk, Little Kleinsperwer C Body lead-grey, black forehead Dips water surface for food;
spots, yellow eye after birds Tern, Whiskered Witbaardsterretjie U
(breeding) occasionally along Jukskei
Sparrowhawk, Grey upperparts, barred underparts, Agile and graceful in flight;
Ovambosperwer C Thick-knee, Spotted Gewone Dikkop C Heavily spotted upperparts, large eye Crepuscular and nocturnal
Ovambo long tail gardens, hunts birds
- 24 - - 25 - Thrush, Groundscraper Gevlekte Lyster U Heavily streaked underparts Terrestrial; often in pairs
Thrush, Karoo Bruinlyster C Olive-brown, orange bill, grey vent Gardens; usually on ground
Tit-Babbler, Forages in midstratum, favours
Bosveldtjeriktik U Grey, with chestnut vent
Chestnut-vented Acacia thickets
Large raptor with two-tone under- Overflying vagrant in Dainfern
Vulture, Cape Kransaasvoël V
wing, distinctive shape area; ranges from Magaliesberg
Wagtail, Cape Gewone Kwikkie C Grey above, grey bib Wags tail when standing
Small warbler, soft churring call
Warbler, African Reed Kleinrietsanger CM Skulks in low reeds
from reeds
Warbler, (European) Small warbler, pointed bill, soft Secretive; in dense vegetation
Europese Rietsanger UM
Marsh jumbled call away from water
Warbler, (European)
Europese Vleisanger UM Streaked crown Singly in dense vegetation
Sedge
Fairly nondescript, no obvious Sings from concealed place; often
Warbler, Garden Tuinsanger UM
markings in gardens
Largest of the warblers, buffy Singly in dense vegetation; loud
Warbler, Great Reed Grootrietsanger UM
underparts grating call
Warbler, Lesser Swamp Brown above, buff white below, Forages low in reedbeds; musical
Kaapse Rietsanger CM
(C. Reed) eye stripe call Top left to right: Lantana or Tickberry; Syringa Melia azedarach; Morning Glory Ipomoea purpurea.
Warbler, Little Rush Above left to right: Prickly pear Opentia ficus- indica/Cactus; Pampas Grass; Pompom weed Campuloclinium macrocephalum
Kaapse Vleisanger UM Dark, broad tail Reedbeds; harsh, rattle-like call
(Afr. Sedge)
Warbler, Willow Hofsanger CM Distinct eyebrows, notch in tail Active leaf gleaner
Waxbill, Blue Gewone Blousysie U
Brown above, blue face, throat
Gregarious, forages on ground
List of
Common Alien Invasive Plants
and breast
Forages low down; highly
Waxbill, Common Rooibeksysie U Red belly, eye patch and bill
gregarious
Weaver, Cape Kaapse Wewer U Orange-brown mask, pale eye Breeds near water in reeds on the Dainfern Estate (Please do not Plant)
Weaver, Southern Yellow with red eye and black Breeding colonies near water and
Swartkeel Geelvink C
Masked mask; greenish back in gardens Lantana or Tickberry Prickly pear Cylindropuntia Robinia pseudo acacia or
Male dark brown with white in imbricate (yellow flower) black locust
Weaver, Thick-billed Dikbekwewer C Active in reedbeds Cestrum Autantiacum
wings, heavy bill Cactus
Variable - black or silver-grey with Found around rocky areas and Bugweed Solanum Mulberry morus alba
Wheatear, Mountain Bergwagter U
mauritianum Pampas Grass
white cap and rump exposed buildings Eucalyptus grandis
White-eye, Cape Kaapse Glasogie C Yellow/green above, white eye ring Forages restlessly, gregarious Water Grey plant Parrots
Syringa Melia azedarach Hakea sericea
Whitethroat, Common Witkeelsanger UM White throat, rufous in wings Found in scrub thickets Feather, Myriophyllum
Alternanthera Pungens, aquaticum Datura ferox
Male with pied plumage, red bill, Bouncy flight, aggressive; often
Whydah, Pin-tailed Koning Rooibekkie C Khaki Burweed or Paperthorn
long tail around bird feeders Mexican / Yellow Waterlily Pompom weed
Widowbird, Forages mainly on ground; Eichhornia crassipes Water Nymphaea Mexicana
Langstertflap U Extremely long black tail Campuloclinium
Long-tailed favours grassland Hyacnth Nasturtium macrocephalum
Widowbird, Flight rather slow; grassland and Morning Glory Ipomoea officinale(Watercress)
Witvlerkflap U Yellow and white patches in wings
White-winged scrub areas purpurea Common black jack Biden
Moth Catcher
Long, red curved bill, white in pilosa (Spanish blackjack)
Wood-Hoopoe, Green Gewone Kakelaar C Forages in trees in noisy groups Viciasativai purple betch, Cestrum yellow laevigatum.
wings and tail
( herbicide triclopyr or Grey Poplar / Ringbark cut
Streaked breast, red crown (male), Climbing knotweed, Fallopia
Woodpecker, Cardinal Kardinaalspeg C Forages on trunks and branches imazapyr to be painted onto and Terpentine
brown crown (female) Convolvulus
Woodpecker, Streaked underparts, red crown, cut stems or cut stems.) Black Wattle – Acacia
Goustertspeg U Forages on trunks; loud call Sisal Argave sisalana Queen
Golden-tailed golden tail of the Night Yellow Flag Iris Pseudacorus mearnsii
Forages mostly on ground; perch- Jacaranda mimosifolia Self seeded Acacia Karoo and
Wryneck, Red-throated Draaihals C Rufous patch on throat Prickly pear Opentia ficus-
es prominently; distinctive call
indica/ Cactus Tipuana Typia other self seeding plants.
- 26 - - 27 - 469 Dombeya cymosa Natal Dombeya Evergreen
The Tree List
471
602.2
Dombeya rotundifolia
Diospyros austro-africana
Wild Pear
Jackal Bush
Evergreen
Evergreen
Diospyros lycioides subsp. Bushveld Bluebush
605.2 Evergreen
NAME
SIGHTINGS
NATIONAL
OFFICIAL Guerkei
TREE NO. DESCRIPTION 657 Ehretia rigida subs. Nervifo Puzzlebush Deciduous
LATIN COMMON 601 Euclea undulata Common Guarri Evergreen
594 Euclea crispa subs. Crispa Blue Guarri Evergreen
162 Acacia caffra Common Hook Thorn Deciduous
245 Erythrina lysistemon Common Coral Tree Evergreen
166 Acacia galpinii Monkey Thorn Deciduous
178 Ficus sycomorus Cluster Fig Evergreen
170 Acacia hebeclada Candle Thorn Deciduous
172 Acacia karroo Sweet Thorn Deciduous 463 Grewia occidentalis Cross-berry Evergreen
183 Acacia robusta Splendid Acacia Deciduous 399 Gymnosporia buxifolia Common Spike-thorn Evergreen
182 Acacia rehmanniana Silky Acacia Deciduous 402.3 Gymnosporia poliacantha Northern Hedge Spike-thorn Evergreen
187 Acacia sieberiana var. woodii Paper-barked Thorn Deciduous 670 Halleria lucida Tree Fuchia Evergreen
188 Acacia tortilis Umbrella Thorn Deciduous 568 Heteromorpha trifoliate Parsely Tree Deciduous
189 Acacia xanthophloea Fever Tree Deciduous 455 Heteropyxis natalensis Lavender tree
76 Aloe bainesii Aloe Evergreen 397 Ilex mitis Cape Holly Evergreen
81 Aloe marlothii Aloe Evergreen 494 Kiggelaria africana Wild Peach Evergreen
76 Aloe arborescens Aloe Evergreen 145 Leucosidea sericea Oldwood Evergreen
208.2 Bauhinia Galpinii Pride of de Kaap Evergreen 226 Mundulea sericea Cork Bush Evergreen
208.5 Bauhnia natalensis Natal bauhinia Evergreen 410 Mystroxylon ethiopicum Highveld Kooboo-berry Evergreen
Bauhinia petersiana Olea europaea subsp.
208.3 Kalahari bauhinia Evergreen 617 Wild Olive Evergreen
subsp. Macrantha Africana
724 Brachylaena discolor Wild Silver Oak Evergreen 215 Peltophorum africanum Weeping Wattle Deciduous
636 Buddleja saligna False Olive Evergreen 433 Pappea capensis Jacket-plum Deciduous
637 Buddleja salviifolia Sagewood Evergreen 16 Podocarpus falcatus Outeniqua Yellowwood Evergreen
222 Bolusanthus speciosus Tree Wisteria Evergreen 17 Podocarpus henkelii Kenkel's Yellowwood Evergreen
259 Calodendrun Capense Cape Chestnut Deciduous 18 Podocarpus latifolius Real Yellowwood Evergreen
905 Carissa Bispinosa Num-Num Evergreen 452 Rhamnus prinoides Dogwood Evergreen
640.3 Carissa macrocarpa Large num-num Evergreen 380 Rhus chirindensis Red Currant Evergreen
39 Celtis africana White Stinkwood Deciduous 368 Rhus lancea Karee Evergreen
536 Combretum erythrophyllum River Bush Willow Deciduous 387 Rhus leptodictya Mountain Karee Evergreen
538 Combretum hereroense Russet Bush Willow Deciduous 389 Rhus undulata Kuni Bush Evergreen
539 Combretum imberbe Leadwood Evergreen 392 Rhus pyroides var. Pyroides Firethorn Evergreen
546 Combretum zeyheri Fruited Bush Willow Deciduous 396 Rhus pendulina White Karee Evergreen
563 Cussonia paniculata Transvaal Cabbage Tree Deciduous 392 Rhus pyroides Wild Current Evergreen
564 Cussonia spicata Common Cabbage Tree Deciduous 733 Tarchonanthus camphoratus Camphorbush Evergreen
521 Dais cotinifolia Poppon Tree Deciduous 447 Ziziphus mucronata Buffalo-thorn Evergreen
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