Talk on Australian birds

Faansie Peacock shares his birding experience of a recent visit to Queensland Modderfontein Conservation Sciety’s evening meeting in Modderfontein Town Hall at 7.30pm on June 19.

Peacock is one of Southern Africa’s best-known birders and most talented bird artists. He was one of the youngest people to reach the magical 800 species mark in Southern Africa and, in 2005, he was part of the first team (the Raiders of the Lost Lark) to crack the landmark 300 species in South Africa’s annual Birding Big Day – that is, 302 species recorded in a 50km radius within 24 hours.

Two of his books will be available at the meeting: LBJs at R300 and Birding Gauteng at R180.

Visitors are welcome. There is a charge of R30 at the door to cover expenses. Call Robbie Vermont on 011-608-2693 or 082-800-3704.