Port Alfred

-33.58826 , 26.90012

South Africa

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Coordinates were changed by Tim Cockcroft : -33.5883/26.9001 (2023-07-18 08:28:59 )

Coordinates were set by Tim Cockcroft : 9.8991/15.0018 (2023-07-18 08:03:07 )

Site name was set by Tim Cockcroft as "Port Alfred" (2023-07-18 08:03:07 )

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  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Red-necked Spurfowl (Pternistis afer)
Knysna Turaco (Tauraco corythaix)
Narina Trogon (Apaloderma narina)
Half-collared Kingfisher (Alcedo semitorquata)
Red-fronted Tinkerbird (Pogoniulus pusillus)
Knysna Woodpecker (Campethera notata)
Knysna Warbler (Bradypterus sylvaticus)
Mouse-colored Sunbird (Cyanomitra veroxii)
Forest Weaver (Ploceus bicolor)

Knysna Turaco (Tauraco corythaix) was added by Tim Cockcroft (2023-07-18 09:58:50)

Half-collared Kingfisher (Alcedo semitorquata) was added by Tim Cockcroft (2023-07-18 09:49:51)

Red-necked Spurfowl (Pternistis afer) was added by Tim Cockcroft (2023-07-18 09:49:30)

Red-fronted Tinkerbird (Pogoniulus pusillus) was added by Tim Cockcroft (2023-07-18 08:37:27)

Mouse-colored Sunbird (Cyanomitra veroxii) was added by Tim Cockcroft (2023-07-18 08:33:35)

Forest Weaver (Ploceus bicolor) was added by Tim Cockcroft (2023-07-18 08:32:54)

Narina Trogon (Apaloderma narina) was added by Tim Cockcroft (2023-07-18 08:31:40)

Knysna Warbler (Bradypterus sylvaticus) was added by Tim Cockcroft (2023-07-18 08:31:18)

Knysna Woodpecker (Campethera notata) was added by Tim Cockcroft (2023-07-18 08:30:54)

  • Timing and strategy

Port Alfred has good birding all year round, although late Spring and early summer is the best time for both European and intra-African migrants. Early morning is best for birds that occur in wooded areas, while the time for shorebirds depends on the low tide times. Most of the roads in the area are driveable and in fair condition. Although a 4x4 is not usually required, a vehicle with fair ground clearance would be an advantage. Tim Cockcroft, the local bird guide, knows the best routes to take. Although many species can be seen in a day visit, two to three days are recommended to explore other habitats in nearby areas. 

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Edited by Tim Cockcroft on 2023-07-18 09:57
Port Alfred has good birding all year round, although late Spring and early summer is the best time for both European and intra-African migrants. Early morning is best for birds that occur in wooded areas, while the time for shorebirds depends on the low tide times. Most of the roads in the area are driveable and in fair condition. Although a 4x4 is not usually required, a vehicle with fair ground clearance would be an advantage. Tim Cockcroft, the local bird guide, knows the best routes to take. Although many species can be seen in a day visit, two to three days are recommended to explore other habitats in nearby areas. 
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