July bird outing

There was a surprisingly good turnout for the July trip considering the choice of destination - Caledon sewage works, where permission and access had been previously arranged. The intrepid birders made their way down past the oxidation pans and ending up at the clean water dam to the north of the site. Mother Nature smiled on us and kept the wind in the right direction. We saw the expected array of ducks, teals, and herons with a few waders. Much better birding can be expected in the Summer so a return trip will be arranged.  There was much discussion about the erection of a hide at the bottom dam. This has been proposed to the municipality in the past and representation made by BirdLife Overberg, but to no avail. Avitourism is the fastest growing sector of the tourism industry, and a bird hide here would undoubtedly enhance local tourism.  There is easy and reasonably concealed access, with adequate parking. It need not be a complex or expensive structure, preferably made from alien woods as at Rooisands - any volunteers? The morning was rewarded for the newly-named Greyton Gastrobirders with a delicious lunch at Driefontein.