Observations in the Order: Ciconiiformes

English Name: Ooievaars, Reiers, Ibisse, Ens. or Storks, Herons, Ibises Etc.

Gulp.... Spoonbill making a meal of it

Platalea alba
By: Gigi
Botanical Society of South AfricaCape Bird ClubMountain Club of SA (Cape Town)South African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: R317, Near Bredasdorp
Observed on: 17th June 2013
Added to iSpot: 17th June 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 10
Comments: 4

Greater Flamingo

Greater Flamingo
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Location: Strandfontein Sewage Works
Observed on: 17th June 2013
Added to iSpot: 17th June 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

bird brain

ibis, sacred2
By: Bushboy
BirdLife South Africa
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Location: Crocworld Conservation Centre
Observed on: 15th June 2013
Added to iSpot: 17th June 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0
Description: Another half-hour basking in the sun and this ibis won't be resting comfortably on one leg beside that 'log' ...

Lappet-faced Vulture

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By: JoLouisJoLouis's reputation in BirdsJoLouis's reputation in BirdsJoLouis's reputation in Birds
Location: B 144, Serengeti
Observed on: 28th October 2011
Added to iSpot: 16th June 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Flamingo

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By: JoLouisJoLouis's reputation in BirdsJoLouis's reputation in BirdsJoLouis's reputation in Birds
Location: C38, Etosha National Park
Observed on: 27th October 2008
Added to iSpot: 15th June 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Night Fishing

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Location: Newlands Liesbeek River
Observed on: 23rd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 13th June 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0
Description: Night vision camera on the Liesbeek River in Newlands.

Pink-backed Pelican

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By: ErikErik's reputation in BirdsErik's reputation in BirdsErik's reputation in Birds
Location: Ndumo NP
Observed on: 26th June 2010
Added to iSpot: 12th June 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Pink-backed Pelican Ndumo

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By: ErikErik's reputation in BirdsErik's reputation in BirdsErik's reputation in Birds
Location: Ndumu, Mkuze
Observed on: 25th June 2010
Added to iSpot: 12th June 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Great White Pelican Rondevlei

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By: ErikErik's reputation in BirdsErik's reputation in BirdsErik's reputation in Birds
Location: Rondevlei Bird Sanctuary
Observed on: 26th April 2010
Added to iSpot: 12th June 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Great White Pelican

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By: ErikErik's reputation in BirdsErik's reputation in BirdsErik's reputation in Birds
Location: Strandfontein Sewage Plant
Observed on: 18th February 2012
Added to iSpot: 12th June 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

Little grebe 2

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Location: N2, Kleinkrantz
Observed on: 15th December 2009
Added to iSpot: 12th June 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

Little Grebe 1

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By: ErikErik's reputation in BirdsErik's reputation in BirdsErik's reputation in Birds
Location: Wildernis
Observed on: 15th December 2009
Added to iSpot: 12th June 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

Little Grebe West Coast

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By: ErikErik's reputation in BirdsErik's reputation in BirdsErik's reputation in Birds
Location: West Coast NP
Observed on: 20th February 2010
Added to iSpot: 12th June 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

Great Crested Grebe 1

Strandfontein Sewage-76
By: ErikErik's reputation in BirdsErik's reputation in BirdsErik's reputation in Birds
Location: Strandfontein Sewage Plant
Observed on: 5th November 2011
Added to iSpot: 12th June 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Great Crested Grebe

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Location: Wildernis
Observed on: 16th December 2009
Added to iSpot: 12th June 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 4
Comments: 1

Penguin lost and found

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Location: Palmiet rivermouth Kleinmond
Observed on: 2nd October 2009
Added to iSpot: 12th June 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1

African Penguin Boulders

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Location: Boulders, Simonstown
Observed on: 18th December 2006
Added to iSpot: 12th June 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

African penguin

The Boulders-11
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Location: 1, Kleintuin Rd
Observed on: 18th December 2006
Added to iSpot: 12th June 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Darter and fish from Lake Panic (Darter)

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By: Ernest PorterErnest Porter's reputation in BirdsErnest Porter's reputation in BirdsErnest Porter's reputation in Birds
Location: Kruger National Park
Observed on: 30th June 2012
Added to iSpot: 12th June 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 6

Clash of the Giants (Goliath Heron)

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By: Ernest PorterErnest Porter's reputation in BirdsErnest Porter's reputation in BirdsErnest Porter's reputation in Birds
Location: Kruger National Park
Observed on: 21st December 2011
Added to iSpot: 11th June 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 1

Egret

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By: Beebop
Location: 32, Beach Rd
Observed on: 7th June 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th June 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 4
Comments: 1
Description: Egret foraging in the rock pool area at the Kom in Kommetjie. Other birds present were Sacrd Ibis's presumably after the same food source present.

Commorant

Commorant
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Location: 1, Southend Ave
Observed on: 9th June 2013
Added to iSpot: 9th June 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Egret Little...

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By: Brian KD2
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Location: Kruger, Mopani Region
Observed on: 8th July 2009
Added to iSpot: 7th June 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Goliath Heron

Goliath Heron
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Location: RONDEVLEI RESERVE
Observed on: 6th June 2013
Added to iSpot: 6th June 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

Saddle-billed Storks

Saddlebills on Luvuvhu
By: Caroline Voget
Botanical Society of South AfricaFriends of Meadowridge Common
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Observed on: 31st May 2013
Added to iSpot: 6th June 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: Two, in the Luvuvhu River bed, northern Kruger NP.

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By: Lee JonesLee Jones's reputation in BirdsLee Jones's reputation in BirdsLee Jones's reputation in Birds
Location: M65, Scarborough
Observed on: 21st April 2012
Added to iSpot: 6th June 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

night heron

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By: Lee JonesLee Jones's reputation in BirdsLee Jones's reputation in BirdsLee Jones's reputation in Birds
Location: Kommetjie
Observed on: 28th March 2010
Added to iSpot: 4th June 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: There is a "flock" of these night herons that is present daily at this location in the milkwoods. Sometimes count up to 15 of the sweeties. They have been returning for at least the past 7 years.

Striated Heron

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By: Ryan van HuyssteenRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in BirdsRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in BirdsRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in Birds
Location: Karongwe
Observed on: 13th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Hammerkop Nest

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By: Ryan van HuyssteenRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in BirdsRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in BirdsRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in Birds
Location: Karongwe
Observed on: 23rd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Pair of Hammerkop Birds

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By: Ryan van HuyssteenRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in BirdsRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in BirdsRyan van Huyssteen's reputation in Birds
Location: Karongwe
Observed on: 15th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 2nd June 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Penguin

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By: Nikola SchusterNikola Schuster's reputation in BirdsNikola Schuster's reputation in BirdsNikola Schuster's reputation in Birds
Location: Penguin reserve
Observed on: 11th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 1st June 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0

Goliath Heron

Goliath Heron (Ardea goliath) St Lucia
By: PeterRWarren
Botanical Society of South Africa
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Location: St Lucia
Observed on: 14th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 30th May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

Basking cormorant...

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By: Brian KD2
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Location: Garden Route Botanical Gardens, George
Observed on: 29th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 30th May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

I'm seeing double Darter...

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By: Brian KD2
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Location: Garden Route Botanical Gardens, George
Observed on: 29th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 30th May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

White headed vulture?

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By: edmundsfleeedmundsflee's reputation in Birds
Location: R40, Jejane Nature Reserve
Observed on: 15th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 30th May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 2
Description: Raptor with dark leading and trailing edges, white lower body and head.

Statuebird - Montagu Wcape

Statuebird - Montagu Wcape
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Location: Dam, Pietersfontein, WCape
Observed on: 17th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 29th May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Flamingoes at Sua Pan

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By: Wynand UysWynand Uys's reputation in BirdsWynand Uys's reputation in BirdsWynand Uys's reputation in Birds
Location: Nata Bird Sanctuary, Sua Pan, Botswana
Observed on: 21st May 2011
Added to iSpot: 29th May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 1
Description: One has to view the 4 pics in "original" size and in sequence to appreciate the size of this flock. There are strict overflight restrictions to avoid disturbance of the breeding colonies. We maintained our vertical seperation as required.

Greater flamingoes approaching and touching

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By: forcioli
Mountain Club of SA (Cape Town)South African National Parks Honorary Rangers
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Location: in the Kom of Kommetjie
Observed on: 29th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 29th May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Greater Flamingo group

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By: forcioli
Mountain Club of SA (Cape Town)South African National Parks Honorary Rangers
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Location: in the Kom of Kommetjie
Observed on: 29th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 29th May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: this time over 106 could be counted when a lull happened around 11:00. with so many birds around, it was a lot of honking, neck wringing, beek touching, chasing and wing-bashing... to be witnessed. I only shot still photos, but can put up a series of 3 pics with 2 approaching each other...

Greater Flamingoes

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By: forcioli
Mountain Club of SA (Cape Town)South African National Parks Honorary Rangers
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Location: on the Kom of Kommetjie
Observed on: 29th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 29th May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

greater flamingo

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By: Dagmar Gleiss
Mountain Club of SA (Cape Town)South African National Parks Honorary Rangers
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Location: 14, Beach Rd
Observed on: 29th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 29th May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 1

pelican nest... perhaps

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By: forcioli
Mountain Club of SA (Cape Town)South African National Parks Honorary Rangers
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Location: Jutten Island, West Coast NP
Observed on: 4th December 2012
Added to iSpot: 28th May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Greater Flamingoes

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By: forcioli
Mountain Club of SA (Cape Town)South African National Parks Honorary Rangers
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Location: on the Kom of Kommetjie
Observed on: 27th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 28th May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

Little Egret

Little Egret
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Location: 10th Ave, Wilderness
Observed on: 14th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 26th May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

P. roseus at Kommetjie Harbour

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By: Lee JonesLee Jones's reputation in BirdsLee Jones's reputation in BirdsLee Jones's reputation in Birds
Location: Kommetjie Harbour
Observed on: 24th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 24th May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 8
Comments: 3
Description: Very hazy day - thick mist. Beak with black tip. Just one pair which appeared to be a honeymooning couple... They do almost everything in tandem - a kind of gently synchronised ballet. VERY unusual sighting - there are a number presently at the Wildevoelvlei Sewage Works but this is the first time seen here at the Kommetjie harbour on the mudflats. Causing rather a stir in Kommetjie. Still there today (25 May).

Spheniscus

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Location: Boulders, Simons Town
Observed on: 12th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0

Along for the ride

Yellow Billed Egret
By: PeterRWarren
Botanical Society of South Africa
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Location: St Lucia
Observed on: 14th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 23rd May 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 4

Jackass Penguin

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By: Alan Horstmann
Botanical Society of South AfricaIndigenous Bulb Association of South AfricaSucculent Society of South Africa
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Location: Boulders Simons Town
Observed on: 7th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 8
Comments: 0

Phoenicopterus roseus

Phoenicopterus roseus
By: Ruedi Siegenthaler
Botanical Society of South AfricaMountain Club of SA (Cape Town)South African National Parks Honorary Rangers
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Location: N2, Mowbray
Observed on: 12th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 21st May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0

Ardea cinerea

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By: Lee JonesLee Jones's reputation in BirdsLee Jones's reputation in BirdsLee Jones's reputation in Birds
Location: Wharf St, Simon's Town
Observed on: 9th January 2011
Added to iSpot: 21st May 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 7
Comments: 0
Description: Large bird, white head with black supra-orbital? streak. Grey and white. Beak pinkish

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