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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, particularly 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.

4-day Zululand Birding Weekend kicks off tomorrow with visits to ManyoniPGR, PongolaNR,  uMkhuze GR, Muzi and Mpempe pan...
23/09/2026

4-day Zululand Birding Weekend kicks off tomorrow with visits to ManyoniPGR, PongolaNR, uMkhuze GR, Muzi and Mpempe pans, Nibela Floodplains, and False Bay Park. Should be epic. Herewith a random selection of pics from previous trips.

An unfortunate cancellation could make this your good fortune. I have 2 places available for my annual Zululand Birding ...
17/09/2026

An unfortunate cancellation could make this your good fortune. I have 2 places available for my annual Zululand Birding Weekend in December.

Fastest fingers on the buzzer... DM me please to secure your booking.

Karoo Chat completes the 4-part series of "Karoo" species encountered on our 16-day tour with guests from China.        ...
14/09/2026

Karoo Chat completes the 4-part series of "Karoo" species encountered on our 16-day tour with guests from China.

3/4.....As is the norm with Scrub Robin's, they're generally flitting around in the scrub playing hide and seek with us....
11/09/2026

3/4.....As is the norm with Scrub Robin's, they're generally flitting around in the scrub playing hide and seek with us. Occasionally there's an exception to the rule, and one sits up as if to say, "please take my picture!" This Karoo Scrub-robin did just that - on both sides of the road nogal, affording everyone a decent view.

Part 2 of the "Karoo" birds, we were truly privileged to have 3 different sightings of Karoo Korhaan. This pair was quit...
10/09/2026

Part 2 of the "Karoo" birds, we were truly privileged to have 3 different sightings of Karoo Korhaan. This pair was quite close to the road, confiding, and rather vocal. Such a lovely call. Once I've got the video edits sorted, you'll be able to see for yourselves.

Starting off a four part 'Karoo' theme series of pics, first up is a Karoo Lark. Such a good looking bird for an lbj, ga...
10/09/2026

Starting off a four part 'Karoo' theme series of pics, first up is a Karoo Lark. Such a good looking bird for an lbj, gave us fabulous views both on the fence and the ground, and at one point showed off its wonderful voice.

A really cool sighting of a pair of Double-banded Courser on our last morning drive in the Karoo National Park.         ...
09/09/2026

A really cool sighting of a pair of Double-banded Courser on our last morning drive in the Karoo National Park.

The unusual name "neddicky" is an English adaptation of its official Afrikaans Common name, Neddikkie. This one from Bon...
08/09/2026

The unusual name "neddicky" is an English adaptation of its official Afrikaans Common name, Neddikkie. This one from Bontebok National Park earlier this year, which was not phased in the slightest being 'shot' from just a few meters away by 6 photographers.

5th and final episode of the Chinese guests SA Endemics tour with us in march this year... and guess what? They will be ...
04/09/2026

5th and final episode of the Chinese guests SA Endemics tour with us in march this year... and guess what? They will be touring with us again in November, this time for a 19-day KZN and W. Cape tour. Bring it on....

400+ bird species in 16 days — Final episode of our South Africa bi...

Episode 4 of the Chinese guests SA Endemics tour with us in March this year....
04/09/2026

Episode 4 of the Chinese guests SA Endemics tour with us in March this year....

Join us for Episode 4 of our 16-day birding adventure in South Afri...

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