STANFORD GLENDOWER BIRD FAIR 01 - 04 October 2009
Thursday, 1st October
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14h00: Start of the Bird Count Competition in teams of 1 to 4. Register at Stanford Galleries. The competition runs until Saturday 18h00. You may start any day and prize-giving will take place at the braai on Saturday night. Entry fee: R25 per person which includes a booklet by Brummer Olivier entitled “Birding in Stanford” which will guide you to the hot spots. 15h00: African Tea Party, talk by Naas Terblanche on Overberg Amphibians and bird walk on Oak Grove Farm, followed by live entertainment featuring Johannes Basson – R30 per person. Complimentary Glendower Whisky or wine |
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Friday, 2nd October
07h00 to 10h00: Guided outing (25 people maximum) led by Brummer Olivier to Danger Point and Kleinbaai followed by brunch & whale watching at Coffee on the Rocks in de Kelders; R 75-00 pp (booking essential)
08h00: Birding river trips (boat and/or canoe) from Stanford River Lodge. R70 pp (minimum 6 maximum 14 people)
12h00: Talk on bird photography by Dave de Beer, Chairman of BirdLife Overberg
14h00: Talk by Meidad Goren of BirdLife South Africa's Albatross Task Force, on the success achieved in reducing albatross by-catch by longline fishing
15h30 Talk by Odette Curtiss on Renosterveld Conservation and its effect on birdlife. This will include a focus on Black Harriers
17h00: Birding river trips (boat and/or canoe) from Stanford River Lodge. R70 pp (minimum 6 maximum 14 people)
17h00: Discussion of Overberg Bird Route by Dr Anton Odendal. What makes the Overberg so important ?
18h15: Glendower Whisky Tasting at Stanford Arms, formerly Hennie's Pub + cash bar
19h00: Photographic Competition Prize-giving in Conference Centre next to Stanford Arms, formerly Hennie's Pub
19h30: Light supper and cabaret show R135 per person. Venue: Conference Centre next to Stanford Arms, formerly Hennie's Pub (100 tickets only – booking essential)
20h00: Angels on Horseback : “Sexy and funny. Real entertainment!” Join us on a wild Country & Western ride with a South African flavour. A “must see” (included in above)
Saturday, 3rd October
07h00 to 11h00: Guided outing to find Blue Cranes with Bronwyn Botha, of the Endangered Wildlife Trust's Crane Working Group
07h00 to 10h00: Mini Pelagic Boat trip on ”Apex Predator” from Kleinbaai to see ocean birds, possibly albatross, whales and sharks. This is an opportunity not to be missed at price below cost of R100 pp. Only 40 seats available - book early!
08h00: Birding river trips (boat and/or canoe) from Stanford River Lodge. R70 pp (minimum 6 maximum 14 people)
10h00: Dutch Reformed Church Bazaar for fresh meat and farm produce. View beautiful flower arrangements inside church
11h00: Tractor ride through “Historical Stanford ”. Booking advised - meet at Standfordinfo.
12h00: Talk by Wilfred Chivell on the plight of the African penguin on Dyer Island
14h30: Talk by Doug Newman on bird vocalisation
16h00: Illustrated talk by Mike Graham of BirdLife Overberg on birding in the Okavango Delta
17h00: Birding river trips (boat and/or canoe) from Stanford River Lodge. R70 pp (minimum 6 maximum 14 people)
18h00: Closure and prize-giving of bird count competition on Boeredans Farm just past Birkenhead Breweries on the R326. Relax around a bonfire, comparing experiences of the past 3 days and enjoy an informal braai with fellow birders. R60 pp. Bring your own drinks.
Sunday, 4th October
07h30: Walk on Flower Valley Farm with Brummer Olivier. The Flower Valley Conservation Trust explores approaches and accesses resources to conserve lowland fynbos and empower people by promoting the sustainable and profitable utilisation of natural resources. Now in its 10th year, the Trust’s activities are focused on Flower Valley farm, a botanical treasure in the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom of the Western Cape. R65 pp. Coffee/tea & muffins provided on arrival (maximum 20 people - booking essential)
12h00: Gourmet picnic lunch and guided tour of the Spookhuis at Mosaic Farm. R100 pp (booking essential)
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