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Kingdom Birding • Afraid to bird alone – need company / security?
• Not sure where to go for best places to see specific birds?

Then why not give me a call to share with you the excitement and magic that abounds each and every day out birding in the Kingdom of KZN Kingdom Birding is run and operated by Dave Rimmer - a keen birder, nature enthusiast, photographer, an active citizen scientist and supporter of bird conservation causes. I am not an accredited bird guide but I have birded extensively for more than 10 years, par

ticularly within the greater Durban area and the kingdom of KwaZulu-Natal. During this I have led numerous bird club outings. So, if you’re planning a visit to KZN for work or leisure, or not sure where the best spots and reserves are to find a specific bird or certain species for your life list, and/or worried about birding alone and need company and some security, then why not drop me a line. Let me share with you the excitement and magic that abounds each and every day out bird watching, be it in a coastal forest looking for the Spotted Ground Thrush, watching waders at Bayhead Sanctuary, or sitting in a hide at Sappi Mbozambo wetlands. My mission is to offer you the very best birding experience possible.

C O U C A L collectionVarious pics of Burchell's Coucal taken recently at Kruger NP, St Lucia, and Cedara agricultural c...
08/06/2026

C O U C A L collection

Various pics of Burchell's Coucal taken recently at Kruger NP, St Lucia, and Cedara agricultural college. The rains were good this year....

Always a good bird to see - this one in the Kruger NP.
04/06/2026

Always a good bird to see - this one in the Kruger NP.

Who got the Water Thick-knee name right? "Dikkop" looks about right judging by the size of the head. And the bumps on th...
29/05/2026

Who got the Water Thick-knee name right? "Dikkop" looks about right judging by the size of the head. And the bumps on the legs are its ankle. Knees are hidden from view, but they could be thick.? Ungaaz.

Early morning, drizzly conditions meant this immature female Bateleur wasn't going to be taking to the skies for quite s...
28/05/2026

Early morning, drizzly conditions meant this immature female Bateleur wasn't going to be taking to the skies for quite sometime, and happily (for us that is) stuck around for the photo shoot. I'm no good at ageing these youngsters that can take as many as 4 moults over 6-7 years to reach adulthood, but my guess she is about 3-4 years old.🤔. Who can offer a better stab at this?

!!! Hot lips !!!We encountered a number of Buffalo herds on a drive from Satara to Olifants Rest camps, and each had la...
27/05/2026

!!! Hot lips !!!

We encountered a number of Buffalo herds on a drive from Satara to Olifants Rest camps, and each had large numbers of . Closest I've think I've ever seen them, and I thoroughly enjoyed watching them.

Apart from endemic species, our clients really hoped to see Owls. Verreaux's Eagle-owl was one of 6 species we logged on...
26/05/2026

Apart from endemic species, our clients really hoped to see Owls. Verreaux's Eagle-owl was one of 6 species we logged on the trip.

Sticking with the mammals today, two separate sightings shortly after entering Kruger National Park via Orpen gate. Bu...
21/05/2026

Sticking with the mammals today, two separate sightings shortly after entering Kruger National Park via Orpen gate. Bucket list ticked seeing one slothed over a tree trunk, oblivious to all passers-by.

A mammal lifer on our recent tour, seen onnthe night drive from Satara rest camp. One of a total 50 mammal sightings o...
20/05/2026

A mammal lifer on our recent tour, seen onnthe night drive from Satara rest camp. One of a total 50 mammal sightings on the trip. It's not just about the birds.

from a recent trip through Kruger NP. All my previous sightings have been from quite far off, so I was quite chuffed t...
18/05/2026

from a recent trip through Kruger NP. All my previous sightings have been from quite far off, so I was quite chuffed this one was close and not camera shy.

The vibrant colours of a juvenile , showing off the bright orange/red wing panel and the red eye. Zaagkuilsdrift March ...
13/05/2026

The vibrant colours of a juvenile , showing off the bright orange/red wing panel and the red eye.

Zaagkuilsdrift
March 2026

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