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South Cape Wildflowers, Birding & Big Game 5th to 18th September 2017 (14 days) Trip Report

Namaqualand daisies near Langebaan, Crimson-breasted Shrike in the Kalahari and at Augrabies. Photos: J. Exelby

Trip Report compiled by Jeremy Exelby

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Participants  Margaret and Richard Alcorn  Elizabeth Gould and Peter Zika  Catherine Scott  Lori Seymour

Rockjumper Guide Jeremy Exelby

Day 1, 5th September: . The day dawned partly cloudy and there was time for a short walk from our accommodation in Noordhoek. Thereafter, we set out and arrived at Boulders Beach mid-morning to see the comical antics of African Penguin with their waddling gait and braying calls. of various ages were present. Young, fluffy, greyish youngsters stood alongside their smarter parents who were dressed in formal black and white attire. There were also a few moulting birds on the beach, looking miserable whilst they suffered their three-week period of immobility and lack of food.

After enjoying the penguins at such close quarters, we set off along the road to Cape Point. With the mountainside to the right and the sea to the left, it is certainly a most scenic drive. Extensive kelp beds stretch out from the shore into False Bay. Across the waters, we could see the mountains of the Kogelberg and Rooi Els, which we would visit the following day. Progress was interrupted for a while as we gave way to a troop of Chacma Baboon who “owned” the road in front of us. The youngsters and their antics never fail to raise a smile.

Pagoda ( hirtus), Fynbos vegetation in Cape Point Nature Reserve and Olifantsbos Beach. Photos: J. Exelby Shortly after entering Cape Point Nature Reserve, we stopped at the Dias Memorial Cross for our first close-up look at fynbos vegetation. A great example of the family, the Kreupelhout ( conocarpodendron), with its showy yellow flowers, brought in the endemic Orange-

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breasted Sunbird. We inspected our first fine-leaved bush (hence the term Fynbos), this turned out to be Erica plukenetii. Another fine-leaved shrub in showy flower was Stroopbossie (Struthiola ciliata). Proceeding on towards Cape Point itself, a lone Eland was seen grazing on a grassy lawn towards the rocky headland of the Cape of Good Hope. Walking up to the top lighthouse, our efforts were rewarded with good views through the scope of Cape Cormorant on their cliff-face nesting colony. At the top viewpoint surrounding the lighthouse, we were fortunate to glimpse Southern Right Whales as they moved past, thus adding a great deal of weight to our mammal checklist for the day!

Visiting Oliphantsbos was most worthwhile from all perspectives. From a point of view, perhaps Medusa’s Head (Euphorbia caput-medusae) was the favourite, especially as the name seemed so appropriate. The grassland was good for Cape Grassbird, Yellow Bishop, and other species. The pebbly shore is always strewn with beached kelp, fed on by abundant insect life, which brings in large numbers of Sacred Ibis, and Kelp and Hartlaub’s Gulls. The scarcer African Oystercatcher was also present, and a flock of Greater Crested (Swift) Tern was roosting on a rocky point. As we drove out, a Bontebok was grazing on one of the grassy patches.

Roadside stops were made to get to know the fynbos a bit better. Thus we observed the following members of the Protea family: yellow cone bushes ( salignum and L. laureolum) that give the hillsides in this area such a distinctive golden colouring; two species of Pagoda (Mimetes hirtus and M. cucullatus) and Spiderheads ( glomerata and S. villosa). Kolkol (Berzelia lanuginose), a member of the endemic Brunia family, was plentiful too.

On return to our home for the night, we enjoyed tapas at a restaurant nearby.

Day 2, 6th September 2017: Strandfontein, Betty’s Bay and Stony Point. Our first stop on the route along the coast of False Bay was a visit to the water treatment ponds at Strandfontein. This is a very birdy spot, enhanced in certain directions by backdrops of the Cape Peninsula mountain chain. Each pond had its own resident species, so we saw an abundance of Cape Teals, Cape Shoveller, both Lesser and Greater Flamingos, plus a few Great White Pelican.

Brunia nodiflora, False Everlasting (Phaenacoma prolifera), The Cycad Garden at Kirstenbosch and of a Silver Tree () Photos: J. Exelby

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Clarence Drive is the name of the section of road that continues around False Bay between Gordon’s Bay and Rooi Els, and it provided us with ever more spectacular mountain views and sea vistas. Our visit to the seaside village of Rooi Els did not produce Cape Rockjumper, so we proceeded on to Harold Porter Botanical Garden in Betty’s Bay for lunch. Thereafter, we had a most enjoyable walk, firstly through the gardens cultivated with indigenous plants, and then along a path contouring along the hillside covered with indigenous fynbos vegetation.

The Pincushions (Leucospermum cordifolium) were in spectacular flower and suitably adorned with Cape Sugarbirds. Victorin’s Warbler was “kissed in” and by all accounts, virtually stomping on the toes of some in the party!

Last visit of the day was a quick call in to the old whaling station of Stony Point, where today African Penguin find sanctuary. In addition, we were fortunate to see the all-black Bank Cormorant conveniently perched on the rocky shoreline.

Back at home for the night, we enjoyed a classy evening meal at The Food Barn.

Day 3, 7th September: Kirstenbosch and Darling. Kirstenbosch is a wonderful place to spend a few hours, even if the weather gods decide to break the drought. Starting in the dry conservatory, the weird shapes of South Africa’s unique succulent flora kept us enthralled, as did the antics of a Swee Waxbill finding shelter in the fleshy leaves of a tree aloe. Our waterproofs came in handy when we went on to the aerial walkway – the Boomslang (Tree Snake) – and it was here that we had our first sighting of African Olive Pigeon, perching on the treetops.

The Cycad garden has a dinosauric atmosphere, and is an outstanding collection of these ancient plants. One of the largest specimens is that of Wood’s Cycad – there are only male specimens of this species remaining. How much longer until it is finally extinct, I wonder?

Literally and figuratively, the high point of the visit was the Protea gardens. Double-banded Sunbirds were plentiful and a few of the Cape Sugarbirds had extravagantly long tails as befits handsome males of this species. The aptly named Silver Trees were doubly shiny, with their naturally glistening leaves enhanced by the sparkling drops of moisture.

After lunch, we set out for Darling. Once we had turned off the main road and were amongst the farmlands of the Swartland, it was not long before we saw our first Blue Crane, South Africa’s national . Duckitts’ meadow was our first exposure to Renosterveld, the drab-looking vegetation type that is named after one of the dominant shrubs (Elytropappus rhinocerotis). It was a case of first appearances being deceptive, as we were treated to a fine show of Lachenalias – the Renosterveld is a rich repository of geophytes. The feathery leaves of Pelargonium triste were just as attractive as its flowers, and contrasted with the nearby broad, ground-hugging leaves of Arctopus echinatus. The purple flower of Babiana ambigua was our first sight of this , which we were to encounter a few more times on our tour. Birds were also around, and we saw Cape Spurfowl, Western Egret, Black-winged Kite, Karoo Prinia, Pied and Capped Wheatear. Tienie Versveldt was our next port of call, and after a quick botanising and birding walk, we boarded our trusty minibus and headed for our home for the next two nights. On arrival, a tree full of noisy Cape Weavers presented us with a welcome greeting.

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Lachenalias at Duckitts meadow, caterpillar on an Ornithogalum, Arctopus echinatus and Pelargonium triste. Photos: J. Exelby Day 4, 8th September: West Coast National Park. Following a generous breakfast, whilst we were assembling at the vehicle and admiring a Cape Wagtail, a Yellow-billed Kite swooped in and took the wagtail for its own breakfast – quite a dramatic start to the day! Then it was on to the West Coast National Park (WCNP). The approach to Seeberg hide was very flowery, rendering some in our group almost speechless … well for a little while anyway. The rainfall here had been good for the plants and everything was green and lush with lots of species in flower. Most visible were the daisies, with the orange Arctotis hirsuta (Gousblom) and yellow Buttons (Cotula turbinata) most prominent here. The short walk towards the lagoon was our first exposure to Strandveld, a bushy vegetation growing on the sandy coastal soils in which the Yellow Milk Bush (Euphorbia mauritanica), Cape Box Thorn (Lycium ferocissimum) and Twinleaf (Zygophyllum or Roepera) are prominent. The bushes provide shelter or support for other plants, such as the wax creeper Bokhorinkles (Microloma sagittatum), the Slime Lily (Albuca or Ornithogalum flaccida) and the Satyr orchid, (Satyrium bicorne). Arriving at the bird hide, we saw Whimbrel, Bar-tailed Godwit, Curlew Sandpiper, Little Stint, Common Greenshank and Caspian Tern, Grey Plover, Three-banded Plover and White-fronted Plover.

The view site at Seeberg is on a rocky dome, providing spectacular views over the extensive lagoon, and is always a good stop. The short drive to it yielded Ostrich and one of the signature birds of these parts, the Southern Black Korhaan. The flowers here were even better than those we had seen earlier, with the rocks providing niches in which different species could thrive. The Spider Lily (Ferraria crispa) stole the show, but there was much to see, and other plants to mention are Pelargonium fulgidum with its bright red flowers, the elegant Tenicroa (aka Drimia) filifolia, and the purple daisy Hongerblom (Senecio arenarius).

At Geelbek Bird Hide, further up the lagoon, the boardwalk provides access over the salt flats, vegetated and coloured by Marsh Samphire (Salicornia sp.). Birdlife in the ponds included Black-

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winged Stilt, Little Egret, Glossy Ibis and African Spoonbill. A return visit revealed the heronry in the gum trees (eucalypts) by the road, where both Grey and Black-headed species were roosting.

The Postberg Peninsula separates the shallow waters of the lagoon from the cold Atlantic Ocean. It is a section of the National Park that is only open during the flower season of August and September and this is where we headed next. The open grasslands here were coloured purple with Hongerblom, a showy and unusual backdrop for the grazing Eland, Mountain Zebra, Common Wildebeest and Bontebok; whilst and Western Cattle Egret provided the birdy elements.

Uitkyk view site provides a chance to walk amongst the rocky outcrops and take in the views of the town of Langebaan, the lagoon and the plants sheltering in the natural rock gardens. Here the bright orange hues of Lampranthus aureus were eye-catching, but even more so was the blue of a stand of Sunflax, Heliophia coronopifolia. Driving down from this point was a memorable experience, each twist in the road bringing forth new beauty as the swathes of colour changed from purples to whites and then oranges. How could all these vivid hues blend together in such harmony? The Black Harrier was well seen along this section of road too.

Common Eland and Sacred Ibis, Seeberg Bird Hide, Arctotis hirsuta. Photos: J. Exelby The last point of call on Postberg was a visit to the Atlantic coast, and a walk up the limestone hill for more scenic views, this time across a glistening Atlantic ocean. Here the distinctive yellow-flowered daisy bush Didelta carnosa was prominent, an orange Dorotheanthus was eye-catching and a cream and pink Felicia was charming.

Day 5, 9th September: Langebaan to Nieuwoudtville. First stop of the day was at Langebaan Quarry, where we had great views of Verreaux’s Eagle, a nest and both adults. Rock Kestrel were also roosting on the cliffs.

At the Berg River Estuary, we took the walkway onto the tidal flats and were greeted by the now familiar Levaillant’s Cisticola, and re-acquainted ourselves with some of the wading species we had seen the day before.

Lunch at Kleine Schuur was notable for the tasty naartjies (aka tangerines). A quest for Protea Canary yielded calls, but no sighting. However, we did have an excellent view of a pair of Klipspringer bounding with great agility and sure-footedness up the steep, rocky slopes.

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The countryside changed during the next stretch as we moved out of the Olifants River valley onto the plains of the Knersvlakte. The mountains to our right had receded as we drove in a northerly direction, to become a plateau in the distance, the edge of the elevated hinterlands of South Africa. On reaching Van Rhynsdorp, we changed direction and headed eastwards, across the Knersvalkte towards that same escarpment.

Gradually, our route up this natural obstacle became clearer, and before very long we were starting up Van Rhyn’s Pass. The lower slopes consist of shale, but near the top, the rock suddenly changes to Table Mountain Sandstone (TMS). A stop at this point allowed us to enjoy the views back across the lowlands across which we had just travelled, and then we undertook the short final stretch to our home for the next two nights, where we were ably looked after by our friendly hosts, Chris and Nan.

Day 6, 10th September: Nieuwoudtville. Our day started with an early visit to the waterfall, where Streaky-headed -eater and White-throated Canary showed well, but best of all was a slow fly-by from an African Harrier-Hawk. After breakfast, we proceeded to the Quiver Tree forest and marvelled that such large aloes could survive in the difficult conditions, this is a place with a very special atmosphere.

Quiver Tree (Aloe dichotoma), Cancer Bush (Lessertia or Sutherlandia frutescens), Daisy (Gorteria diffusa). Photos: J. Exelby On the way back, patches of colour resulted in a roadside stop by a dry watercourse, and here we saw Beetle Daisy and Cancer Bush for the first time; whilst a scout under the culvert turned up the nest of White-throated Swallow. After a re-supply back in town, we set off to Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve in search of floral display, and were lucky to find it on the rocky flats at the top of the escarpment and in a fallow field on the other side of the road. Here, the lovely orange Ornithogalum maculatum made the other flowers seem somewhat plain, although the field of yellow daisies was spectacular all the same.

We enjoyed a picnic lunch at the start of the hiking trails through the Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve, before venturing a short distance along one of the paths, which is when we saw European Bee-eater hawking from branches of a dead tree.

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A field of daisies at Oorlogskloof, Catstail (Bulbinella latifolia) and Ornithogalum maculatum. Photos: J. Exelby Returning to town, we stopped to enjoy a patch of yellow Bulbinella latifolius that we had missed on the way in. Driving through the town, we proceeded on to the glacial pavement, and on arrival saw a “bird” in a bush that through the binoculars resolved itself into a Meerkat! This sentry marked the place of a foraging group, which we didn’t see. The 500 million-year-old grooves in the rock reminded us of Gondwanan beginnings as we searched for items of more organic origin, and it was here that we really got to know the characteristics and song of the Large-billed Lark. On the short drive back home, we saw yet more Ludwig’s Bustards – birds we had seen at regular intervals through-out the day to the point that we had become almost blasé of them. Dinner was again a generous buffet, and as we walked home something flashed by in one of the pools of brightness around a street lamp. Was it a Barn Owl? Aah, too fleeting to say!

Day 7, 11th September: To Springbok. After re-visiting the glacial pavement, we breakfasted and proceeded on our way. We stopped on a patch of those white, quartzitic pebbles that the Knersvlakte are so well-known for and spent time enjoying the special adaptations of the plants here. Then it was a bit of a drive northwards as we proceeded into the heart of Namaqualand. Reports about a patch of flowers in the mountains enticed us onto unsurfaced roads and an adventurous trip through the scenic Kamiesberg range – it was worth the effort as we did find our target.

Baby's Bottoms, (Argyroderma delaetii), Knersvlakte. Photo: J. Exelby

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Babiana curviscapa, Kamiesberg. Photo: J. Exelby Our guesthouse in Springbok was most welcoming to weary but satisfied travellers, and we had a little time to freshen up before the short walk to our restaurant and a very enjoyable meal.

Day 8, 12th September: Springbok to Augrabies. Our day started with a short walk on the hill behind the guest house, before proceeding to Goegap Nature Reserve, where we breakfasted. This is a very dry part of the country, so it was no surprise to see the desert-adapted Gemsbok there, and we were treated to a close encounter of an individual in good condition. The burrows of Brant’s Whistling Rats were everywhere and some of us were lucky enough to see the creatures themselves.

Upon completing our drive through this scenic place, we set out in an easterly direction on the long road through Bushmanland. After a little while, the influence of the winter rainfall region disappears and the vegetation changes. Grasses become more prevalent and this natural building material is put to good use by the likeable and industrious , whose communal nests appeared as haystacks stuck on top of the telephone poles beside the road. The town of Pofadder (great name!) provided the amenities for lunch, and afterwards we searched in the most unlikely place (a gravel car park) for Lithops, and our quest was successful (I think I might still owe someone an ice-cream for that!?…).

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Goegap Nature Reserve, Aloe gariepensis, Lithops sp. Photos: J. Exelby As we continued our drive eastwards, the occasional long of orange Kalahari sand punctuated the landscape, as did a few large piles of black rocks; man-made? natural? – aah, good question! In the middle of the afternoon, as we drove to the top of a gradual upgrade, the new view that came into sight was somewhat different. There in the distance we could make out a band of verdant vegetation – we were about to enter the “Green Kalahari”, where irrigation water from the Orange River brings the desert to life. After a stretch of vineyards and orchards, we came to the more natural, arid landscape of Augrabies Falls National Park.

An early dinner both satisfied our hunger and allowed us to join the night drive. We returned from this nocturnal adventure just in time to see the Augrabies Falls by floodlight – our first views of this impressive torrent.

Augrabies Falls by day and night. Photos: J. Exelby

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Day 9, 13th September: Augrabies to Kgalagadi. A walk around the campsite area was rewarding for birds. We then walked to a different view site overlooking the impressive gorge and were fortunate to find a Peregrine perched on the cliffs of the opposite side. Closer in, on the rocks around us, the colourful male Augrabies Flat Lizards came out to warm themselves in the morning sun.

Although the tables on the veranda were appealing, breakfast was had inside so as not to be bothered by an inquisitive and hungry . After our morning meal, we had a few more hours to enjoy this special place and drove to Ararat view site.

Time was moving on and so should we, and so set out on the road again. The lunch stop at Keimoes conveniently allowed us to see Aloe gariepensis. Passing through Upington, we now headed northwards for the Kgalagadi Game Reserve, and those orange glimpsed a few days earlier now become much more prominent – it was clear we were in yet another habitat. As we neared our destination, the new suite of birds caused much excitement, with Yellow-billed and Grey Hornbills stealing the show.

That balmy evening, it was pleasant going over our checklist outside on the veranda.

Day 10, 14th September: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Our packed breakfast allowed an early start, and those new birds continued to cause much excitement. Northern Black Korhaan sauntered past as if we were not there, and a distant on a sand dune was seen in almost the same vista. As we approached the dry river bed, bush telegraph notified us of the presence of Lion and just a few minutes’ drive onward, there they were! A small family group of a male, a female and two cubs. Obviously quite content to laze the day away, the felines settled down under their respective bushes and parked. So, after a period of admiration, we drove on.

There was much to see, and on reaching the old farmstead of Aucterlonie, it was time to return to camp, but not before seeing a family of Barn Owl nesting in the old well. Secretarybird was on the order list, so we were delighted to see them on the nest in a far-away flat-topped tree and further rewarded shortly thereafter with a close walk-by. On the drive back, Spotted Eagle-Owl and Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl were seen, hunkering down in trees and trying to avoid being mobbed.

Swallow-tailed Bee-eater, Spotted Eagle-Owl, Northern Black Korhaan, Springbok. Photos: J. Exelby

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After a welcome rest back at camp, we joined our Sunset Drive, but not before being inspected by a Pearl-spotted Owlet. Another Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl was the first sighting, this one on the nest and with its fluff-ball chick. Meerkat, Spring Hare (what a strange creature), Bat-eared Fox and Black- backed Jackal added to our mammal sightings. Avian highlights were Red-crested Korhaan displaying and more Spotted Eagle-Owls. By the end of the day, we had lost count of how many owls we had seen – probably 13, so it was a remarkable day for them.

Encounter of a juvenile with a Cape Cobra, Crimson-breasted Shrike. Photos: J. Exelby Day 11, 15th September: Kgalagadi to Calvinia. We spent the morning game viewing back in the park, and our best sighting was an encounter between a curious juvenile Pale Chanting Goshawk and a Cape Cobra, hood up and all. Happily, as far as we were concerned, both decided to go their own ways. Reluctantly we left and set out on the long drive southwards to Calvinia.

Day 12, 16th September: Around Calvinia. This morning we birded and botanised in the Akkerendam Nature Reserve. Calvinia is on the border of the flower region and we were intrigued to see new and different species. We lunched back at our accommodation – old houses well restored back to their original charm. Exploring in the afternoon, we found an expanse of Moraeas stretching literally as far as the eye could see. Quite a sight to behold. Impressive in a different way was how well camouflaged the small clumps of succulents were against the shale rocks.

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Aloeinopsis on shale, Moraea miniata, Karoo landscape. Photos: J. Exelby Day 13, 17th September: Calvinia to Ceres. Before breakfast, we visited Akkerendam Nature Reserve again. Then, after bidding our friendly hosts goodbye, we set out on one of the remotest stretches of road in South Africa. At the end of the tar and a scenic mountain pass, the landscape became progressively drier. Lunch was had at a deserty spot in the middle of nowhere – but we did see a Booted Eagle flying above. Thereafter, the desolation eased as the mountain chain to our right loomed in closer.

As we approached Ceres and entered the large inter-montane valley in which the town is situated, it was suddenly much greener. By a large dam, we paused for Peacock Morea and looked for African Black Duck.

Peacock Moraea (Moraea villosa), Karoo Botanic Garden - Worcester. Photos: J. Exelby

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Day 14, 18th September: Ceres to Cape Town. After leaving town, we breakfasted at the top of the mountain pass. At the bottom, the old road bridge provided a pleasant place to walk, especially as the elusive African Black Duck was nicely seen here. The Karoo Botanical Gardens gave us the opportunity to botanise or watch birds according to our inclinations, and the short walk up the mountain was popular with some, especially as it provided an opportunity to appreciate nature in an indigenous setting.

Clockwise from top left - Indigofera sp., Pelargonium praemorsum, Moraea collina and Oxalis monophyllaPhotos: J. Exelby Our final nature stop was at the top of Du Toits Kloof pass, before we travelled the necessary urban stretch to Cape Town Airport, where we all said our fond farewells.

True to its promise, the tour had been filled with colourful and interesting flowers despite the dry conditions, the birdlife had been most rewarding and the mammals spectacular!

Thank you to all for making this tour so enjoyable!

Species lists can be found in the pages below…

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Annotated List of species recorded Note: Number in brackets ( ) indicate number of days on the tour the species was recorded. List powered through the report generator of our partner iGoTerra.

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Birds (203 in total: 200 seen, 3 heard) Nomenclature and follows Gill, F and D Donsker (Eds). 2017. IOC World Bird List (v 7.3). Status codes: E = Endemic, NE = Near-endemic, I = Introduced. IUCN codes: CR = Critically endangered, EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EW = Extinct in the Wild, NT = Near Threatened, DD = Data Deficient

Ostrich Struthionidae Common Ostrich Struthio camelus australis (2) Cape Peninsula 5.9, West Coast National Park 7.9.

Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl Anatidae Spur-winged Goose Plectropterus gambensis niger (6) Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9 and Calvinia to Ceres 17.9. Egyptian Goose Alopochen aegyptiaca (10) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Calvinia 16.9, Calvinia - Ceres 17.9 and Ceres - Cape Town 18.9. South African Shelduck Tadorna cana (4) Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Calvinia 16.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. Cape Shoveler Spatula smithii (1) Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9. African Black Duck Anas sparsa sparsa (1) Ceres - Cape Town 18.9. Yellow-billed Duck Anas undulata undulata (7) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Kgalagadi TNP 13.9, Calvinia 16.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. Cape Teal Anas capensis (3) Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. Red-billed Teal Anas erythrorhyncha (1) Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9. Maccoa Duck (NT) Oxyura maccoa (1) Namaqualand 10.9.

Guineafowl Numididae Helmeted Guineafowl Numida meleagris (9) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Calvinia - Ceres 17.9 and Ceres - Cape Town 18.9.

Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies Phasianidae Grey-winged Francolin Scleroptila afra (1) Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9.

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Cape Spurfowl Pternistis capensis (8) Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9.

Penguins Spheniscidae African Penguin (EN) Spheniscus demersus (2) Cape Peninsula 5.9 and Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9.

Grebes Podicipedidae Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis capensis (3) Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9 and Calvinia 16.9.

Flamingos Phoenicopteridae Greater Flamingo Phoenicopterus roseus (1) Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9. Lesser Flamingo (NT) Phoeniconaias minor (1) Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9.

Storks Ciconiidae White Stork Ciconia ciconia ciconia (1) Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9.

Ibises and Spoonbills Threskiornithidae African Sacred Ibis Threskiornis aethiopicus (11) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Calvinia 16.9, Calvinia - Ceres 17.9 and Ceres - Cape Town 18.9. Hadada Ibis Bostrychia hagedash hagedash (13) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Kgalagadi TNP 13.9, Calvinia 15.9, Calvinia 16.9, Calvinia - Ceres 17.9 and Ceres - Cape Town 18.9. Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus (4) Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. African Spoonbill Platalea alba (3) Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9.

Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns Ardeidae Western Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis (9) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Calvinia 15.9, Calvinia - Ceres 17.9 and Ceres - Cape Town 18.9. Grey Heron Ardea cinerea cinerea

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(5) Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Kgalagadi TNP 13.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. Black-headed Heron Ardea melanocephala (5) Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Kgalagadi TNP 14.9 and Calvinia 15.9. Purple Heron Ardea purpurea purpurea (2) Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9 and Kgalagadi TNP 13.9. Little Egret Egretta garzetta garzetta (2) Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9 and Nieuwoudtville 9.9.

Pelicans Pelecanidae Great White Pelican Pelecanus onocrotalus (1) Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9.

Boobies and Gannets Sulidae Cape Gannet (VU) Morus capensis (2) Cape Peninsula 5.9 and Kirstenbosch and Darling 6.9.

Cormorants and Shags Phalacrocoracidae Reed Cormorant Microcarbo africanus africanus (2) Nieuwoudtville 9.9 and Kgalagadi TNP 13.9. Crowned Cormorant (NT) Microcarbo coronatus (2) Cape Peninsula 5.9 and Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9. Bank Cormorant (EN) Phalacrocorax neglectus (1) Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9. White-breasted Cormorant Phalacrocorax lucidus (4) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9 and Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9. Cape Cormorant (NT) Phalacrocorax capensis (3) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9 and Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9.

Anhingas Anhingidae African Darter Anhinga rufa rufa (3) Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Kgalagadi TNP 13.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9.

Secretary-bird Sagittariidae Secretarybird (VU) Sagittarius serpentarius (2) Kgalagadi TNP 14.9 and Calvinia 15.9.

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites Accipitridae Black-winged Kite Elanus caeruleus caeruleus (8) Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Kgalagadi TNP 13.9, Kgalagadi TNP 14.9, Calvinia 15.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. Martial Eagle (NT) Polemaetus bellicosus

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(2) Kgalagadi TNP 14.9 and Calvinia 15.9. Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus (2) Nieuwoudtville 9.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. Aquila rapax rapax (1) Calvinia 15.9. Verreaux's Eagle Aquila verreauxii (4) Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Kgalagadi TNP 13.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. Gabar Goshawk Micronisus gabar gabar (1) Kgalagadi TNP 14.9. Pale Chanting Goshawk Melierax canorus (8) Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Kgalagadi TNP 13.9, Kgalagadi TNP 14.9, Calvinia 15.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. African Marsh Harrier Circus ranivorus (2) Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9 and Nieuwoudtville 9.9. Black Harrier (VU) Circus maurus (2) Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9 and Nieuwoudtville 9.9. Yellow-billed Kite Milvus aegyptius (5) Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9 and Kgalagadi TNP 14.9. African Fish Eagle Haliaeetus vocifer (1) Kgalagadi TNP 13.9. Common Buzzard Buteo buteo (1) Nieuwoudtville 9.9. Jackal Buzzard Buteo rufofuscus (8) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Kgalagadi TNP 14.9 and Calvinia 15.9. Bustards Otididae Kori Bustard (NT) Ardeotis kori kori (1) Kgalagadi TNP 14.9. Ludwig's Bustard (EN) Neotis ludwigii (4) Namaqualand 10.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9 and Calvinia 16.9. Red-crested Korhaan Lophotis ruficrista (2) Kgalagadi TNP 13.9 and Kgalagadi TNP 14.9. Southern Black Korhaan (VU) Afrotis afra (2) Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9 and Nieuwoudtville 9.9. Northern Black Korhaan Afrotis afraoides afraoides (2) Kgalagadi TNP 13.9 and Kgalagadi TNP 14.9.

Rails, Gallinules, and Coots Rallidae Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus meridionalis (1) Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9. Red-knobbed Coot Fulica cristata (2) Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9 and Springbok - Augrabies 11.9.

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Cranes Gruidae Blue Crane (VU) Grus paradisea (4) Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9 and Springbok - Augrabies 11.9.

Thick-knees Burhinidae Spotted Thick-knee Burhinus capensis (1) Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9.

Oystercatchers Haematopodidae African Oystercatcher (NT) Haematopus moquini (4) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9 and Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9.

Stilts and Avocets Recurvirostridae Pied Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta (1) Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9.

Plovers and Lapwings Charadriidae Blacksmith Lapwing Vanellus armatus (9) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Calvinia 16.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. Crowned Lapwing Vanellus coronatus (3) Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Kgalagadi TNP 13.9 and Kgalagadi TNP 14.9. Grey Plover Pluvialis squatarola squatarola (2) Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9 and Nieuwoudtville 9.9. Kittlitz's Plover Charadrius pecuarius (2) Cape Peninsula 5.9 and Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9. Three-banded Plover Charadrius tricollaris tricollaris (6) Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Kgalagadi TNP 13.9, Calvinia 16.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. White-fronted Plover Charadrius marginatus (1) Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9.

Sandpipers and Allies Scolopacidae Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus (1) Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9. Bar-tailed Godwit Limosa lapponica (1) Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9. Curlew Sandpiper Calidris ferruginea (2) Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9 and Nieuwoudtville 9.9. Little Stint Calidris minuta

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(2) Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9 and Springbok - Augrabies 11.9. Common Greenshank Tringa nebularia (2) Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9 and Nieuwoudtville 9.9.

Pratincoles and Coursers Glareolidae Double-banded Courser Rhinoptilus africanus (1) Calvinia 15.9.

Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers Laridae Hartlaub's Gull Chroicocephalus hartlaubii (5) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9 and Nieuwoudtville 9.9. Kelp Gull Larus dominicanus (5) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9 and Nieuwoudtville 9.9. Caspian Tern Hydroprogne caspia (2) Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9 and Nieuwoudtville 9.9. Greater Crested Tern Thalasseus bergii bergii (2) Cape Peninsula 5.9 and Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9. Common Tern Sterna hirundo hirundo (1) Cape Peninsula 5.9.

Sandgrouse Pteroclidae Namaqua Sandgrouse Pterocles namaqua (2) Springbok - Augrabies 11.9 and Kgalagadi TNP 13.9. Burchell's Sandgrouse Pterocles burchelli (1) Kgalagadi TNP 14.9.

Pigeons and Doves Columbidae Rock Dove Columba livia (4) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9 and Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9. Speckled Pigeon Columba guinea phaeonota (9) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Kgalagadi TNP 13.9, Calvinia - Ceres 17.9 and Ceres - Cape Town 18.9. African Olive Pigeon Columba arquatrix (1) Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9. Red-eyed Dove Streptopelia semitorquata (2) Nieuwoudtville 9.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. Ring-necked Dove Streptopelia capicola (5) Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9 and Kgalagadi TNP 14.9. Laughing Dove Spilopelia senegalensis senegalensis

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(8) Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Kgalagadi TNP 13.9, Calvinia 16.9, Calvinia - Ceres 17.9 and Ceres - Cape Town 18.9.

Barn-Owls Tytonidae Western Barn Owl Tyto alba poensis (1) Kgalagadi TNP 14.9.

Owls Strigidae Spotted Eagle-Owl Bubo africanus africanus (1) Kgalagadi TNP 13.9. Verreaux's Eagle-Owl Bubo lacteus (2) Kgalagadi TNP 13.9 and Kgalagadi TNP 14.9. Pearl-spotted Owlet Glaucidium perlatum licua (1) Kgalagadi TNP 14.9.

Swifts Apodidae African Palm Swift Cypsiurus parvus (3) Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Kgalagadi TNP 13.9 and Calvinia 15.9. Alpine Swift Tachymarptis melba (7) Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Kgalagadi TNP 13.9, Calvinia 15.9, Calvinia 16.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. African Black Swift Apus barbatus barbatus (1) Nieuwoudtville 9.9. Little Swift Apus affinis (8) Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Kgalagadi TNP 13.9, Calvinia 15.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. White-rumped Swift Apus caffer (1) Namaqualand 10.9.

Mousebirds Coliidae White-backed Mousebird Colius colius (9) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Calvinia 15.9, Calvinia 16.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9.

Rollers Coraciidae Lilac-breasted Roller Coracias caudatus caudatus (3) Kgalagadi TNP 13.9, Kgalagadi TNP 14.9 and Calvinia 15.9.

Kingfishers Alcedinidae Pied Kingfisher Ceryle rudis rudis (1) Nieuwoudtville 9.9.

Bee-eaters Meropidae

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Swallow-tailed Bee-eater Merops hirundineus hirundineus (3) Kgalagadi TNP 13.9, Kgalagadi TNP 14.9 and Calvinia 15.9. European Bee-eater Merops apiaster (1) Namaqualand 10.9.

Hoopoes Upupidae African Hoopoe Upupa africana (3) Namaqualand 10.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9 and Kgalagadi TNP 13.9.

Hornbills Bucerotidae Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill Tockus leucomelas leucomelas (2) Kgalagadi TNP 13.9 and Kgalagadi TNP 14.9. African Grey Hornbill Lophoceros nasutus epirhinus (1) Kgalagadi TNP 13.9.

African Barbets Lybiidae Pied Barbet Tricholaema leucomelas (3) Kgalagadi TNP 13.9, Kgalagadi TNP 14.9 and Calvinia 16.9. Crested Barbet Trachyphonus vaillantii vaillantii (1) Kgalagadi TNP 13.9.

Falcons and Caracaras Falconidae Pygmy Falcon Polihierax semitorquatus semitorquatus (2) Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9 and Kgalagadi TNP 14.9. Rock Kestrel Falco rupicolus (8) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. Greater Kestrel Falco rupicoloides rupicoloides (3) Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9 and Kgalagadi TNP 14.9. Lanner Falcon Falco biarmicus biarmicus (1) Calvinia 16.9. Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus (1) Kgalagadi TNP 13.9.

Wattle-eyes and Batises Platysteiridae Pririt Batis Batis pririt (1) Kgalagadi TNP 14.9.

Bushshrikes and Allies Malaconotidae Bokmakierie Telophorus zeylonus (6) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9 and Calvinia 16.9. Southern Tchagra Tchagra tchagra

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(1) Ceres - Cape Town 18.9. Southern Boubou Laniarius ferrugineus (1) Namaqualand 10.9.

Shrikes Laniidae Southern Fiscal Lanius collaris (12) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Kgalagadi TNP 13.9, Kgalagadi TNP 14.9, Calvinia 16.9, Calvinia - Ceres 17.9 and Ceres - Cape Town 18.9.

Drongos Dicruridae Fork-tailed Drongo Dicrurus adsimilis (3) Kgalagadi TNP 13.9, Kgalagadi TNP 14.9 and Calvinia 15.9.

Crows, Jays, and Magpies Corvidae Cape Crow Corvus capensis capensis (4) Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9 and Kgalagadi TNP 14.9. Pied Crow Corvus albus (13) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Kgalagadi TNP 13.9, Calvinia 15.9, Calvinia 16.9, Calvinia - Ceres 17.9 and Ceres - Cape Town 18.9. White-necked Raven Corvus albicollis (7) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9.

Chickadees and Tits Paridae Ashy Tit Melaniparus cinerascens cinerascens (1) Calvinia 16.9. Grey Tit Melaniparus afer (1) Nieuwoudtville 9.9.

Larks Alaudidae Spike-heeled Lark Chersomanes albofasciata (2) Namaqualand 10.9 and Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9. Karoo Long-billed Lark Certhilauda subcoronata (1) Calvinia 16.9. Grey-backed Sparrow-Lark Eremopterix verticalis (1) Kgalagadi TNP 14.9. Sabota Lark Calendulauda sabota (1) Calvinia 15.9. Fawn-colored Lark Calendulauda africanoides

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(1) Kgalagadi TNP 14.9. Karoo Lark Calendulauda albescens (1) Calvinia 16.9. Stark's Lark Spizocorys starki (1) Kgalagadi TNP 14.9. Large-billed Lark Galerida magnirostris (6) Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Calvinia 16.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. Red-capped Lark Calandrella cinerea cinerea (2) Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9 and Namaqualand 10.9.

Bulbuls Pycnonotidae African Red-eyed Bulbul Pycnonotus nigricans (2) Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9 and Kgalagadi TNP 13.9. Cape Bulbul Pycnonotus capensis (8) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Calvinia - Ceres 17.9 and Ceres - Cape Town 18.9. Sombre Greenbul Andropadus importunus (1) 1 heard Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9.

Swallows Hirundinidae Brown-throated Martin Riparia paludicola paludicola (1) Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9. White-throated Swallow Hirundo albigularis (2) Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9 and Kgalagadi TNP 13.9. Rock Martin Ptyonoprogne fuligula (12) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Kgalagadi TNP 13.9, Kgalagadi TNP 14.9, Calvinia 15.9, Calvinia 16.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. Greater Striped Swallow Cecropis cucullata (6) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Calvinia 16.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9.

Crombecs, African warblers Macrosphenidae Cape Grassbird Sphenoeacus afer (3) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9 and Nieuwoudtville 9.9. Long-billed Crombec Sylvietta rufescens (2) Kgalagadi TNP 13.9 and Calvinia 16.9. Victorin's Warbler Cryptillas victorini (1) Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9.

Reed-Warblers and Allies Acrocephalidae Lesser Swamp Warbler Acrocephalus gracilirostris

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(2) Kgalagadi TNP 13.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9.

Grassbirds and Allies Locustellidae Little Rush Warbler Bradypterus baboecala (1) heard Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9.

Cisticolas and Allies Cisticolidae Grey-backed Cisticola Cisticola subruficapilla (6) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Calvinia 16.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. Levaillant's Cisticola Cisticola tinniens (3) Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9 and Nieuwoudtville 9.9. Black-chested Prinia Prinia flavicans (2) Kgalagadi TNP 13.9 and Kgalagadi TNP 14.9. Karoo Prinia Prinia maculosa (9) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Calvinia 16.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. Namaqua Warbler Phragmacia substriata (2) Calvinia 16.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. Bar-throated Apalis Apalis thoracica (2) Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9 and Kgalagadi TNP 14.9. Rufous-eared Warbler Malcorus pectoralis (1) Kgalagadi TNP 14.9. Old World Warblers Sylviidae Chestnut-vented Warbler Sylvia subcoerulea (2) Kgalagadi TNP 13.9 and Kgalagadi TNP 14.9. Layard's Warbler Sylvia layardi (4) Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Calvinia 16.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9.

Yuhinas, White-eyes, and Allies Zosteropidae Cape White-eye Zosterops virens (6) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9 and Springbok - Augrabies 11.9. Orange River White-eye Zosterops pallidus (2) Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9 and Kgalagadi TNP 13.9.

Sugarbirds Promeropidae Promerops cafer (3) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9 and Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9.

Starlings Sturnidae Sturnus vulgaris vulgaris (6) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Langebaan &

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West Coast NP 8.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9 and Namaqualand 10.9. Cape Starling nitens (2) Kgalagadi TNP 14.9 and Calvinia 15.9. Pied Starling Lamprotornis bicolor (6) Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Calvinia 16.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. Red-winged Starling Onychognathus morio morio (7) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9 and Springbok - Augrabies 11.9. Pale-winged Starling Onychognathus nabouroup (3) Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Kgalagadi TNP 13.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9.

Thrushes and Allies Turdidae Groundscraper Thrush Turdus litsitsirupa litsitsirupa (3) Kgalagadi TNP 13.9, Kgalagadi TNP 14.9 and Calvinia 15.9. Olive Thrush Turdus olivaceus (3) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9 and Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9. Karoo Thrush Turdus smithi (6) Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Kgalagadi TNP 13.9 and Kgalagadi TNP 14.9.

Old World Flycatchers Muscicapidae Karoo Scrub Robin Cercotrichas coryphoeus (7) Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Kgalagadi TNP 13.9, Kgalagadi TNP 14.9, Calvinia 16.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. Kalahari Scrub Robin Cercotrichas paena (1) Kgalagadi TNP 14.9. Chat Flycatcher Melaenornis infuscatus (1) Kgalagadi TNP 14.9. Fiscal Flycatcher Melaenornis silens (2) Cape Peninsula 5.9 and Kgalagadi TNP 13.9. African Dusky Flycatcher Muscicapa adusta (1) Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9. Cape Robin-Chat Cossypha caffra (9) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Kgalagadi TNP 13.9 and Calvinia 16.9. Short-toed Rock Thrush Monticola brevipes (1) Kgalagadi TNP 14.9. African Stonechat Saxicola torquatus (4) Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. Sickle-winged Chat Emarginata sinuata

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(2) Calvinia 16.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. Karoo Chat Emarginata schlegelii (2) Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9 and Calvinia 16.9. -eating Chat Myrmecocichla formicivora (4) Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Kgalagadi TNP 13.9, Kgalagadi TNP 14.9 and Calvinia 16.9. Mountain Wheatear Myrmecocichla monticola monticola (4) Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Calvinia 16.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. Capped Wheatear Oenanthe pileata (3) Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9 and Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9. Familiar Chat Oenanthe familiaris (6) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Kgalagadi TNP 13.9, Kgalagadi TNP 14.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9.

Sunbirds and Spiderhunters Nectariniidae Orange-breasted Sunbird Anthobaphes violacea (3) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9 and Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9. Malachite Sunbird Nectarinia famosa famosa (8) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9 and Calvinia 16.9. Southern Double-collared Sunbird Cinnyris chalybeus (6) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. Dusky Sunbird Cinnyris fuscus fuscus (2) Kgalagadi TNP 13.9 and Calvinia 16.9.

Old World Sparrows Passeridae House Sparrow Passer domesticus (8) Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Kgalagadi TNP 13.9, Calvinia 16.9, Calvinia - Ceres 17.9 and Ceres - Cape Town 18.9. Cape Sparrow Passer melanurus (10) Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Augrabies Falls NP 11.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Kgalagadi TNP 13.9, Kgalagadi TNP 14.9, Calvinia 16.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. Southern Grey-headed Sparrow Passer diffusus (1) Kgalagadi TNP 13.9.

Weavers and Allies Ploceidae White-browed Sparrow-Weaver Plocepasser mahali mahali (3) Kgalagadi TNP 13.9, Kgalagadi TNP 14.9 and Calvinia 15.9. Sociable Weaver Philetairus socius (4) Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Kgalagadi TNP 13.9, Kgalagadi TNP 14.9 and Calvinia 15.9. Scaly-feathered Weaver Sporopipes squamifrons (3) Kgalagadi TNP 13.9, Kgalagadi TNP 14.9 and Calvinia 15.9.

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Cape Weaver Ploceus capensis (8) Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Calvinia 16.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. Southern Masked Weaver Ploceus velatus (10) Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Kgalagadi TNP 13.9, Kgalagadi TNP 14.9, Calvinia 16.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. Red-billed Quelea Quelea quelea lathamii (1) Kgalagadi TNP 14.9. Southern Red Bishop Euplectes orix (5) Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Calvinia 16.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. Yellow Bishop Euplectes capensis (6) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9.

Waxbills and Allies Estrildidae Swee Waxbill Coccopygia melanotis (1) Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9. Common Waxbill Estrilda astrild (6) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Kgalagadi TNP 13.9, Calvinia 16.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9.

Wagtails and Pipits Motacillidae Cape Wagtail Motacilla capensis capensis (12) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Kgalagadi TNP 13.9, Calvinia 16.9, Calvinia - Ceres 17.9 and Ceres - Cape Town 18.9. Cape Longclaw Macronyx capensis (2) Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9 and Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9. Long-billed Pipit Anthus similis (1) Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9.

Finches, Euphonias Fringillidae Yellow Canary flaviventris (5) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Kgalagadi TNP 14.9, Calvinia 16.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. Brimstone Canary Crithagra sulphurata (1) Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9. Streaky-headed Seedeater Crithagra gularis (2) Nieuwoudtville 9.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. White-throated Canary Crithagra albogularis

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(2) Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9 and Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9. Protea Canary Crithagra leucoptera (1) heard Nieuwoudtville 9.9. Cape Canary canicollis (4) Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9 and Namaqualand 10.9. Black-headed Canary Serinus alario (4) Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Calvinia 16.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9.

Buntings, Sparrows and Allies Emberizidae Cape Bunting Emberiza capensis (8) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Nieuwoudtville 9.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Calvinia 16.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9.

Mammals (26 in total: 26 seen) Status codes: E = Endemic, NE = Near-endemic, I = Introduced IUCN codes: CR = Critically endangered, EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EW = Extinct in the Wild, NT = Near Threatened, DD = Data Deficient

Hyraxes Procaviidae Rock Hyrax Procavia capensis (7) Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Kgalagadi TNP 13.9, Calvinia 15.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9.

Old World monkeys Cercopithecidae Chacma Baboon Papio ursinus ursinus (4) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Kgalagadi TNP 13.9 and Calvinia 16.9.

Rabbits, Hares Leporidae Cape Hare Lepus capensis (2) Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9 and Kgalagadi TNP 14.9. Scrub Hare Lepus saxatilis (1) Kgalagadi TNP 14.9.

Springhares Pedetidae Spring Hare Pedetes capensis (1) Kgalagadi TNP 14.9. True Mice and Rats, Gerbils, Spiny Mice, Crested Rat Muridae Brants's Whistling Rat Parotomys brantsii (1) Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9. Four-striped Grass Mouse Rhabdomys pumilio (4) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Kgalagadi TNP 13.9 and Kgalagadi TNP

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14.9.

Squirrels Sciuridae South African Ground Squirrel Xerus inauris (3) Kgalagadi TNP 13.9, Kgalagadi TNP 14.9 and Calvinia 15.9.

Cats Felidae Lion Panthera leo leo (2) Kgalagadi TNP 13.9 and Kgalagadi TNP 14.9.

Mongooses Herpestidae Yellow Mongoose Cynictis penicillata (4) Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Kgalagadi TNP 13.9, Kgalagadi TNP 14.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. Cape Grey Mongoose Herpestes pulverulentus (4) Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9, Namaqualand 10.9, Calvinia 16.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. Meerkat Suricata suricatta (3) Namaqualand 10.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9 and Kgalagadi TNP 14.9.

Wolves, Coyote, Foxes, Jackals Canidae Black-backed Jackal Canis mesomelas (2) Kgalagadi TNP 14.9 and Calvinia 15.9. Bat-eared Fox Otocyon megalotis megalotis (1) Kgalagadi TNP 14.9. Sea Lions Otariidae Afro-Australian Fur Seal Arctocephalus pusillus (1) Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9.

Zebras, Horse, Asses Equidae Mountain Zebra Equus zebra (1) Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9.

Bowhead and Right Whales Balaenidae Southern Right Whale Eubalaena australis (2) Cape Peninsula 5.9 and Strandfontein and Betty’s Bay 6.9.

Cattle, Antelopes, Sheep, Goats Bovidae Hartebeest Alcelaphus buselaphus (1) Calvinia 15.9. Springbok Antidorcas marsupialis (6) Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Springbok - Augrabies 11.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Kgalagadi TNP 14.9, Calvinia 15.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. Common Wildebeest Connochaetes taurinus (3) Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Kgalagadi TNP 14.9 and Calvinia 15.9. Blesbok Damaliscus pygargus

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(3) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9 and Calvinia - Ceres 17.9. Klipspringer Oreotragus oreotragus (1) Nieuwoudtville 9.9. Gemsbok Oryx gazella (5) Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9, Kgalagadi TNP 13.9, Kgalagadi TNP 14.9 and Calvinia 15.9. Steenbok Raphicerus campestris campestris (5) Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9, Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9, Kgalagadi TNP 14.9, Calvinia 15.9 and Calvinia 16.9. Common Eland Tragelaphus oryx (3) Cape Peninsula 5.9, Kirstenbosch and Darling 7.9 and Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9.

Giraffe, Okapi Giraffidae Giraffe Giraffa camelopardalis giraffa (2) Augrabies to Kgalagadi 12.9 and Kgalagadi TNP 13.9.

Reptiles (2 in total: 2 seen) Status codes: E = Endemic, NE = Near-endemic, I = Introduced IUCN codes: CR = Critically endangered, EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EW = Extinct in the Wild, NT = Near Threatened, DD = Data Deficient

Tortoises Testudinidae Angulated Tortoise Chersina angulata (2) Cape Peninsula 5.9 and Langebaan & West Coast NP 8.9.

Spinytail Lizards Cordylidae Cape girdled lizard Cordylus cordylus (1) Cape Peninsula 5.9.

PLANT LIST for ROCKJUMPER'S CAPE WILDFLOWERS, BIRDS & GAME TOUR - September 2018

Note - photos of most of species listed below can be found on my Flickr page; Jeremy Exelby and in the Cape Wildflowers Sep 2017 album (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jeremy_exelby/albums/72157690912313205)

Family Binomial name Common Name Comment

Aizoaceae - Ice Plant Family Aloeinopsis sp. Calvinia. camoflaged in shale beds

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Argyroderma delaetii Baby's Bottoms Knersvlakte Carpobrotus quadrifidus Sour Fig Calvinia. Conicosia elongata Conicosia Nieuwoudtville. Dorotheanthus bellidiformis Dorotheanthus WCNP. Lampranthus aureus Lampranthus WCNP. Lampranthus filicaulis Lampranthus Darling. Lithops sp. Stone Plant Pofadder. Mesembryanthemum guerichianum Ice Plant Calvinia. Monilaria moniliformis Knersvlakte Oophytum nanum Knersvlakte. Ruschia spinosa Ruschia Calvinia. Ruschia ventricosa Ruschia WCNP .

Alliaceae - Onion Family Darling. garlic smell, small flowers Tulbagia alliacea w brown ring

Amaryllidaceae - Daffodil Family Amaryllid leaves Bettys Bay.

Anacardiaceae - Cashew Family Calvinia . Small tree w trifoliate Searsia sp. leaves. Formelry Rhus

Anemiaceae - WCNP. Upright fern, growing in Mohria sp. the open.

Apiaceae - Carrot Family Alepidea sp. Darling. White flowers Platdoring, Arctopus echinatus Sieketroos Darling. Growing flat on ground

Apocynaceae - Dogbane family Sarcostemma viminale Goegap display garden.

Asclepiadaceae - Milkweed Family Microloma sagittatum Darling. creeper, red flowers

Asphodelaceae - Aloe Family Quiver Tree, Nieuwoudtville. now Aloidendron Aloe dichotoma Kokerboom dichotomum

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Aloe gariepensis Augrabies. Aloe microstigma Goegap show garden. Aloe sp. Nieuwoudtville . Bulbinella latifolia Nieuwoudtville. Trachyandra filiformis Darling. Trachyandra undulata Darling.

Asteraceae - Daisy Family Amellus tridactylus Amellus Nieuwoudtville. Arctotheca calendula WCNP. Arctotis sp. Arctotis, Gousblom Darling. robust orange flowers Arctotis canescens Arctotis, Gousblom Kamiesberg. Arctotis hirsuta Arctotis, Gousblom WCNP. Berkheya fruiticosa Wild Thistle Calvinia. intense pink flowers Osteospermum (Chrysanthemoides) Cape Peninsula. Widespread; monilifera Tickberry shrub to 2m, yellow flowers Chrysocoma ciliata Bitterbush Nieuwoudtville. Cincanescens sp. Calvinia. Cotula pedicellata Buttons Kamiesberg. Cotula turbinata Buttons Darling. WCNP Cape Peninsula. Olifantsbos; yellow flowers, spiny leaves, large Cullimia squarrosa Snake Thistle shrub Didelta carnosa WCNP. Dimorphotheca pluvialis Reenblommetjie Darling. Dimorphotheca sinuata Kamiesberg. Dimorphotheca sp. Marguerite WCNP. Eriocephalus brevifolius Wild Rosemary Calvinia . Euryops tenuissimus Resin Bush Nieuwoudtville. Felicia australis Felicia, Astertjie Nieuwoudtville. Felicia sp. 1 Felicia, Astertjie WCNP. Felicia sp. 2 Felicia, Astertjie Calvinia. Foveolina dichotoma Wild Camomile Calvinia. WCNP. yellow buttons w white Foveolina tenalla Lazy Daisy rays Gazania leiopoda Gazania, Gousblom Kamiesberg . Gorteria diffusa Nieuwoudtville. Beetle Daisy Everlasting, Helichrysum hebelepis Strawflower Calvinia. Ceres Karoo Cape Peninsula. Widespread; grey Metalasia muricata Metalasia, Blombos bush, white flower heads Oedera sedifolia Oedera Nieuwoudtville .

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Cape Peninsula. Road to Mountain Daisy, Olifantsbos, tall plant, white Osmitopsis astericoides Belskruie flowers Osteospermum in seed Boneseed Darling. Osteospermum sinuatum Boneseed Calvinia. Osteospermum sp. Boneseed Darling. in seed Phaenacoma prolifera False Everlasting Betty's Bay. An Everlasting Pteronia incana Strandgombos Calvinia . WCNP. cylindrical, succulent Senecio aloides Groundsel leaves WCNP, Goegap. pink flowers, Senecio arenarius Hongerblom fields of colour, WCNP Senecio erosus Groundsel Nieuwoudtville. Senecio sp. Groundsel Nieuwoudtville. Senecio spiraeifolius Groundsel Nieuwoudtville .

Boraginaceae - Forget-me-not Family Amsinckia retrorsa (alien) Calvinia . Anchusa capensis Kamiesberg. Nieuwoudtville. Spiky leaves, Codon royeni white papaery trumpet flower Darling. purple flowers, alien, Echium plantagineum Pattersons Curse

Brassicaceae - Cabbage Family Heliophila coronopifolia Darling, WCNP Heliophila sp. Nieuwoudtville .

Bruni aceae - Brunia Family Cape Peninsula. Along road to Berzelia lanuginosa Kolkol Olifantsbos. Brunia laevis Betty's Bay. Brunia nodiflora Betty's Bay.

Burseraceae - Incense Tree Family

Augrabies. Aromatic leaves, swollen trunk, growing between Commiphora gracilifrondosa rocks

Campanulaceae - Bellflower Family Lobelia pinifolia Cape Peninsula.

Caryophyllaceae - Carnation Family

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Silene bellidoides WCNP. pale pink flowers Silene sp, WCNP. dark pink flowers

Colchicaceae - Colchicum Family Calvinia. Man in a boat type of Colchicum sp. plant

Crassulaceae - Crassula Family Crassula columnaris Nieuwoudtville. Crassula corallina Calvinia. Crassula dichotoma Nieuwoudtville. Crassula nudicaulis Nieuwoudtville. Crassula sp1 Calvinia. Crassula sp2 Ceres Karoo . Crassula tomentosa Ceres Karoo. Tylecodon leaves Nieuwoudtville. Tylecodon muscosa Goegap show garden. Tylecodon paniculatus Botterboom Ceres Karoo. Tylecodon reticulatus Goegap show garden. Tylecodon wallichii Ceres Karoo. Ursinia cakelifolia Worcester Botanic Garden.

Droseraceae - Sundew Family Betty's Bay, Darling. upright w Drosera cistiflora leaves on stem Betty's Bay. leaves in a basal Drosera trinerva rosette

Ericaceae - Erica or Heath Family Cape Peninsula. Widespread; long Erica plukenetii pink flowers, exerted Betty's Bay. Spikes w yellow Erica pattersonia flowers Betty's Bay. Pink, sticky flowers w Erica retorta insect landing pads

Euphorbiaceae - Euphorbia Family

Cape Peninsula. Olfantsbos; prostrate succulent, Euphorbia caput-medusae unmistakeable Calvinia, WCNP. green bush, with Euphorbia mauritanicum no leaves

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Fabaceae - Pea Family Euchlora hirsuta Kamiesberg. Indigofera dentata Darling. red flowers Indigofera sp. Du Toits Kloof. Lessertia frutescens Nieuwoudtville. WCNP. yellow flowers, trifoliate Lotononis prostrata leaves Podalyria calyptrata Betty's Bay. pink flowers Camel Thorn, Acacia erioloba erioloba Pofadder. Acacia karoo, Sweet Vachellia karoo Thorn Augrabies. Vachellia mellifera Acacia mellifera Augrabies.

Gentianaceae - Gentian Family Chironia baccifera Darling. pink flowers

Geraniaceae - Geranium Family Erodium cicutarum (alien) Calvinia Monsonia sp. Bushmans Candles Ceres. Pelargonium fulgidum Red Malva WCNP. Red flowers Pelargonium sericifolium Ceres. Darling. cream flowers, feathery Pelargonium triste leaves Pelargonium fulgidum WCNP . Pelargonium praemorsum Du Toits Kloof Pass . Pelargonium sp. Ceres Karoo .

Hyacinthaceae - Hyacinth Family Albuca cooperi Darling. Lachenalia sp. Darling. WCNP Ornithogalum (Albuca) cooperi Darling. Ornithogalum (Albuca) flaccidum Chincerinchee WCNP. formerly Albuca Ornithogalum maculata Nieuwoudtville. Orange flowers Ornithogalum sp. Darling. WCNP. white flowers, needle- Tenicroa exuviata shaped leaves

Hypoxidaceae - Stargrass Family Spiloxene sp. Darling.

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Iridaceae - Iris Family Babiana ambigua Darling. WCNP Babiana curviscapa Kamiesberg. Babiana sp. Calvinia. Ferraria crispa WCNP. Ferraria sp. Calvinia. Geissorhiza sulphurascens Nieuwoudtville. Gladiolus carinatus Darling. Gladiolus sp. WCNP. Gladiolus sp. Calvinia. Hesperantha cucullata Nieuwoudtville. Hesperantha pauciflora Nieuwoudtville. Lapeirousia silenoides Kamiesberg. Moraea bifida Nieuwoudtville. Moraea ciliata Kamiesberg. Moraea collina Du Toits Kloof. Moraea miniata WCNP. Moraea miniata Calvinia. Moraea schlechteri Goegap . Moraea sp. Darling. Delicate, blue flowers Moraea tripetala Darling . Moraea villosa Peacock Moraea Ceres. Romulea citrina Kamiesberg. Romulea eximia Darling. Romulea hirsuta Darling. red flowers Romulea rosa Darling. small pink flowers Romulea sp. (flava) Nieuwoudtville. Darling. blue flowers w yellow Romulea tabularis centre

Lamiaceae - Mint Family Ballota africana WCNP. Salvia africana-coerulea Darling. light blue flowers Salvia disermas Calvinia.

Lauraceae - Laurel Family Ocotea bullata Bettys Bay.

Malvaceae - Hibiscus Family Hermannia cococarpa Calvinia. Hermannia grandiflora Augrabies. Hermannia sp. Darling. Yellow flowers

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Melianthaceae - Melianthus Family Melianthus comosus Calvinia.

Myrsinaceae - Cape Beech Family Raphanaea melanophloes Cape Beech. Tree Betty's Bay.

Neuradaceae - Desert primrose Family WCNP, Kamiesberg. yellow Grielum humifusum flowers, low growing

Orchidaceae - Orchid Family Pterygodium hallii Calvinia . Satyrium bicorne WCNP.

Orobanchaceae - Broomrape Family Hyobanche glabrata Calvinia.

Oxalidaceae - Oxalis Family Oxalis leaves Darling . Oxalis monophylla Du Toits Kloof. Oxalis purpurea Nieuwoudtville.

Papaveraceae - Poppy Family Cysticapnos versicarius WCNP .

Penaeaceae - Penaea Family Betty's Bay. A family unique to Saltera sarcocolla fynbos

Poaceae - Grass Family Fingerhuthia africana Calvinia.

Podocarpaceae - Podocarpus Family Betty's Bay. South Africa's Podocarpus latifolius Real Yellowwood National Tree

Polygalaceae - Milkwort Family Muraltia (Nylantia) spinosa Nieuwoudtville.

Proteaceae - Protea Family Betty's Bay. Van Riebeck's Hedge stellatifolium Wild Almond at Kirstenbosch

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Cape Peninsula. Road to Olifantsbos; scrambling shrub, divaricata Silky Puff pink stems Leucadendron argenteum Silver Tree Kirstenbosch Cape Peninsula. Widespread; giving a yellow colour to the Cone Bush landscape Cape Peninsula. Widespread; low Cone Bush bush w fine leaves Leucospermum Cape Peninsula. Bushy tree, conocarpodendron Kreupelhout yellow flowers Leucospermum cordifolum Pincushion Betty's Bay. Leucospermum reflexum Rocket Pincushion Betty's Bay. Rocket Pincushion Pagoda Bush Cape Peninsula. Cape Peninsula. Road to Olifantsbos; with a neat top to the Mimetes hirtus Pagoda Bush flowering branches Betty's Bay. South Africa's King Protea national flower Protea glabra Chestnut sugarbush Nieuwoudtville. Cape Peninsula. Conical cream or Sugarbush red flowers Cape Peninsula. Finely divided Serruria glomerata Spiderhead leaves Cape Peninsula. Single large Serruria villosa Spiderhead terminal flowerhead

Restionaceae - Restio Family Elegia capensis Kirstenbosch . Staberoha sp. female Bettys Bay. Staberoha sp. male Bettys Bay.

Rosaceae - Rose Family Nieuwoudtville. Climbers Friend, Cliffortia ruschifolia spiky leaves

Rutaceae - Citrus Family

Cape Peninsula. Olifantsbos; small shrub in rocks, white flowers, Coleonema album aromatic leaves

Scrophulariaceae - Sutera Family Aptosimum indivisum Calvinia. Aptosimum spinescens Goegap.

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Diascia diffusa WCNP. Diascia namaquensis Nieuwoudtville. Hebenstretia dentata Darling. Hemimeris sabulosa WCNP. yellow flowers Jamesbrittenia sp. (amplexicaulis) Goegap . Manulea silenoides Calvinia. Manulea sp. Ceres Karoo . Manulea tomentosa Bettys Bay. Darling. White top and blue lip to Nemesia barbata flower Nemesia chieranthus Nieuwoudtville. Oftia africana Du Toits Kloof Pass. Selago namaquensis Calvinia .

Solanaceae - Potato Family Lycium fericissimum WCNP. shrub w orange fruit

Tamaricaceae - Tamarisk Family Tamarix usneoides Augrabies. Wild Tamarisk

Tec ophilaeaceae Cyanella lutea Nieuwoudtville.

Thymelaeaceae - Daphne Family Cape Peninsula. shrub with rows Struthiola ciliata of small white flowers up stems Struthiola sp. Betty's Bay.

Zamiaceae - Cycad Family Encephalartos woodii Kirstenbosch.

Zygophyllaceae - Twinleaf Family Roepera (Zygophyllum) WCNP. Yellow flowers w red morgsana marks Cape Peninsula. Yellow flower w Roepera sp. red markings Tetraena sp. Augrabies .

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