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ossendryver

Post subject: Wagtail; grey

Posted: Sat Dec 25, 2010 4:18 pm

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Location: johannesburg (but soon in Kruger)

Have any of you seen a grey wagtail? Where did you see it? I tried going to magoebaskloof because my friend saw but when we went it wasn't there.

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Yolandé Oelsen

Post subject: Re: Wagtail; grey

Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 3:16 pm

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Location: Noordheuwel, Krugersdorp.SA

The Wagtails are still present at Debegeni Falls, Magoebaskloof. You need to be there early or in the late afternoon, and search downstream from the falls too.

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ossendryver

Post subject: Re: Wagtail; grey

Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 3:20 pm

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Location: johannesburg (but soon in Kruger)

Wow great photos. But sadly I'm on the other side of sa in in cape town. how long do you think they will be there for?

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Yolandé Oelsen

Post subject: Re: Wagtail; grey

Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 3:33 pm

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Thanks.

I don't know, it's hard to say. They have been there for a while now. But I can't say how long they'll stay. Rather just try and get there if possible....defenitely worth it.

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ossendryver

Post subject: Re: Wagtail; grey

Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 3:35 pm

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Location: johannesburg (but soon in Kruger)

Thanks so much. Will definetly try and get there.

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Lizet Grobbelaar

Post subject: Re: Wagtail; grey

Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 8:36 pm

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Joined: Mon May 04, 2009 3:23 pm
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Location: Pretoria

Lekker Yolande! Great shots!

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Yolandé Oelsen

Post subject: Re: Wagtail; grey

Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 4:37 pm

Virtual Ranger

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Location: Noordheuwel, Krugersdorp.SA

Thanks Lizet. I followed your advice regarding the lens and contacted Hendrus, who helped me. :-)

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wildtuinman

Post subject: Re: Wagtail; grey

Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 6:33 pm

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Joined: Thu Dec 02, 2004 10:27 am
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Location: Chasing down the rarities

Beaut of a bird currently at Walter Sisulu. Went to go say hellow to it this afternoon. :wink:

Last record there: 1998

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Ferdelance

Post subject: Re: Wagtail; grey

Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 7:50 pm

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Joined: Tue Jul 08, 2008 4:44 pm
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Location: Far away from Home....

Hi WTM.

Is the bird around the falls area in WSBG? I think I'll shoot through there on Sunday if the guy is still around and try and get some photos..... :pray:

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oddesy

Post subject: Re: Wagtail; grey

Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 7:53 pm

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Joined: Wed Jan 02, 2008 4:57 pm
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Location: Randburg, SA

If at WSBG ill definitely try and visit tomorrow??

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wildtuinman

Post subject: Re: Wagtail; grey

Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 10:18 am

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Joined: Thu Dec 02, 2004 10:27 am
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Location: Chasing down the rarities

Spend over an hour this morning early to locate the bird again, but no luck. Thank goodness I went yesterday!

Good luck to all you others still chasing after it. I really hope it is still in the area.

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wildtuinman

Post subject: Re: Wagtail; grey

Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 10:51 am

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Location: Chasing down the rarities

Ok, the bird just slept in. It is back again.

I will thus be taking an early lunch today. :twisted:

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Josh of the Bushveld

Post subject: Re: Wagtail; grey

Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 11:10 am

Junior Virtual Ranger

Joined: Tue May 19, 2009 2:15 pm
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Location: Johannesburg - too far from the closest Sanpark

I had planned to get to Debengeni on the way home from Punda after the December long weekend, but it didn't happen.

WTM, where about is the bird at WSBG? I assume near the waterfall?

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Josh of the Bushveld

Post subject: Re: Wagtail; grey

Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 11:24 am

Junior Virtual Ranger

Joined: Tue May 19, 2009 2:15 pm
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Location: Johannesburg - too far from the closest Sanpark

Is anyone planning to try for this bird tomorrow or Sunday morning? I'm quite keen to go look for it!

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wildtuinman

Post subject: Re: Wagtail; grey

Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 1:21 pm

Legendary Virtual Ranger

Joined: Thu Dec 02, 2004 10:27 am
Posts: 5349
Location: Chasing down the rarities

Had some great views of it once again.

JL, it is tough to say where it finds itself. Lately it seems to hang around between the waterfall and the wide bridge by the restaurant.

I am planning to go there again on Sunday. So if you are keen to meet me there at some time, email me at wildtuinman@yahoo.com

Cheers.

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