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Photographed in the campsite of Mountain Zebra National Park in early January 2008.



Nests:

Also photographed in the campsite at Mountain Zebra National Park

Larger version

Have seen them in the Jakobskop cemetry in Vereeniging as well as in the town of Frankfort in the Free State.

They are common in Twee Rivieren camp, KTP

And at picknicspots there, like this one:

I had posted this as being a Cape Sparrow, but being a fledgling birder was wrong. Thanks to the birder pointing this out to me!
This photo was taken in Twee Rivieren, KTP.

For those of you who would like to add this bird to your Kruger Park list there is one colony in Kruger.
I think the first report of the birds back in 2010 mentioned 3-4 birds.

On 2011/02/05 we counted 3 birds.

From Tshokwane travel south on the H10 (the road to Lower Sabie). About 4km from Tshokwane you will find them on the left. Look out for the nests in a tree about 50m from the road. The birds was however sitting in a bush right next to the road.

Should be an easy tick for your Kruger Park List.

Does anyone know what bird makes these nests? Seen at MZNP in September 2011.

Not 100% sure arks but I would say perhaps White Browed Sparrow Weaver. If not I am sure one of our birder pro's will correct me

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I tend to agree with you Rosemary

Yes indeed White-browed Sparrow-weaver.These nests have two entrances when breading they close one entrance.

Thanks to you all for the ID and to Ladybirder for the interesting information as well