Until March 11. Every year from the end of October – mid April, these migratory birds appear at Lake Victoria in Mount Moreland, just inland from Umdloti. Initially small flocks arrive which soon swell to thousands and then millions. By November there can be anything from 3-5 million barn swallows roosting in the indigenous “Phragamities” reeds.
Every evening, half an hour before sunset, the swallows come home to roost. Bring along a picnic or sundowners, chairs, mozzies repellent, blankets and enjoy this phenomenal sight.
Contact: Hilary Vickers: 031 568 1671 or www.barnswallow.co.za
Barn swallow ringing workshops
December 10 and 11, and January 7 and 8
4.30pm. Barn Swallow Ringing Workshops – The Lake Victoria Conservancy, Mt Moreland. Bring binoculars, picnic supper, jersey, good shoes for walking in cane fields, deck chairs and anti-mossie cream. Booking essential. Andrew 082 338 3302.