Tue, Oct 29
|Johannesburg
Birding Beyond the Birds
A Humorous Look at Birders, Their Passion, and the Wonders of South Africa’s Avifauna with John Kinghorn, BirdLife South Africa’s Avitourism Project Manager.
Time & Location
Oct 29, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Johannesburg, 48 Jan Smuts Ave, Forest Town, Johannesburg, 2193, South Africa
Guests
About the event
Birding Beyond the Birds – A Humorous Look at Birders, Their Passion, and the Wonders of South Africa’s Avifauna with John Kinghorn, BirdLife South Africa’s Avitourism Project Manager.
Date: 29 October 2024
Time: 18h00
Venue: Inside Out Centre for the Arts
Event Details: As bird lovers, we know there’s something magical about stepping outside and listening to the symphony of bird songs, whether in the heart of the bushveld or in the bustling suburbs of Johannesburg. South Africa, home to over 880 bird species, holds nearly 8% of the world’s bird diversity, offering unique avifauna experiences. But it’s not just the birds that fascinate—it’s also the birders who pursue them.
Join John Kinghorn, BirdLife South Africa’s Avitourism Project Manager, as he shares humorous insights into the quirks of birders and the lengths they go for their next lifer. Birding, after all, is more than a hobby—it’s a passion, sometimes an…