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South Africa - BirdLife South Africa (BLSA)

BirdLife Partner

Founded in 1930
Members: 4400
Staff: 30
Gauteng, Gauteng, ZA, 2121
Tel. +27 (0) 11 789 1122 ; Fax. +27 (0) 11 789 5188
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www.birdlife.org.za
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address: Private Bag, X5000, Gauteng, ZA, 2121

Mission of the organisation

To promote the enjoyment, conservation, understanding and study of birds and their habitats.

Key Activities

  • Recreational birding through 32 bird clubs
  • Important Bird Areas Programme
  • Threatened species conservation
  • Preventing Extinctions Programme – Species Guardians and Species Champions
  • Environmental Education Programme in southern Mpumalanga
  • Global Seabird Programme/Albatross Task Force
  • Bird Guide Development Programme
  • Wakkerstroom Centre
  • Publication of a scientific journal, Ostrich, and BLSA's bi-monthly magazine African Birdlife.
  • Promoting activities: Birding Big Day and Bird of the Year
  • Southern African Bird Atlas Project 2 (SABAP2)
  • Compilation of an annual Bird Checklist for South Africa

 

News
The Taita Apalis is one of the rarest birds in the world, found only in Kenya’s Taita Hills © Pete Steward.
25 Feb 2020

Species on the brink: saving the Endangered Taita birds of Kenya

Across the expansive Taita Plains in Southern Eastern Kenya rise majestic densely-forested hilly outcrops straddling the skyline near the historic town of Voi. These hilly outcrops, famously known as the Taita Hills...
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© Nature Kenya
15 Nov 2019

Celebrating World Migratory Bird Day across Africa

The World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD), celebrated every year in May and October seeks to raise awareness on migratory birds and the need to conserve them. These birds travel over thousands of kilometres, in search of...
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AfricaBotswanaEthiopiaKenyaMauritaniaTunisiaZambia
There are thought to be fewer than 250 Liben Larks left © Nikk Borrow
15 Sep 2020

Saving the Critically Endangered Liben Lark in Ethiopia

Forming part of the Ethiopian Highlands in Southern Ethiop
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AfricaEthiopia
Cattle rearing is a major economic activity in Botswana © Clarissa Hughes
6 Mar 2020

Tackling human-wildlife conflict through community engagement

In rural Botswana, human-wildlife conflict is affecting the livelihoods of local communities. BirdLife Botswana is engaging local communities to address this problem.
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AfricaBotswana
22 May 2020

Turtle Day: Shining the Spotlight on West Africa’s Disappearing Turtles

Poaching, accidental catches, pollution, plastics, infrastructure... At sea and on land, sea turtles face many threats. Celebration of the World Turtle Day on May 23 each year, reminds us the importance of protecting...
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© Ghana Wildlife Society
12 Mar 2020

Marking World Wetlands Day in Africa

On the first Sunday of February every year, the world marks World Wetlands Day to raise awareness of the vital role played by wetlands. This year, BirdLife partners across Africa celebrated the theme: “Life thrives in...
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AfricaBotswanaGhanaKenyaNigeriaSenegalUgandaZambia
© BirdLife Africa
28 Jul 2020

Anchoring a Green Recovery in São Tomé and Príncipe

In wake of the COVID-19, BirdLife is adapting its conservation programmes in São Tomé and Príncipe islands to address the economic and social crisis caused by the pandemic, seeking to herald a green future in this...
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AfricaSao Tome and Principe
Grey Crowned Cranes at lake Ol’ Bolosat KBA in Kenya © Fabian Haas
10 Dec 2019

15 Conservation Lessons from the Eastern Afromontane Hotspot

After seven years, the CEPF investment in the Eastern Afromontane Biodiversity Hotspot is wrapping up this month. During this time, 101 grantees will have completed 160 conservation projects across 13 countries,...
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AfricaBurundiCongo (Zaire)EthiopiaKenyaMalawiMozambiqueRwandaTanzaniaUgandaZambiaZimbabwe
Des femmes locales transforment le beurre de karité dans le sud du Burkina Faso © Seydou NACRO
19 Feb 2020

Les oiseaux, les abeilles et les entreprises: Renforcer les capacités des communautés locales au...

Au Burkina Faso, un projet unique de conservation de la biodiversité améliore les moyens de subsistance des communautés locales.
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