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2010 Outings -
planning under construction
BLNN (Bird Life Northern
Natal) has as one of its objectives, the promoting of birding amongst its club
members, the wider community and interested parties. The schedule and
itinerary of various outing will be updated regularly on the web site.
To achieve these
objectives one of the activities involved is that people are exposed to birding
opportunities, thereby broadening their birding experience and expanding their
knowledge of birds in all its wonderful aspects. At the same time people can
enjoy nature and new surroundings and open up a new circle of friends.
The different ways of
achieving this is by taking part in:
- Day Outings and / or
Overnight Outings,
- Long Weekend Outings
- Yearly Safari
Excursion (min 2 weeks or longer)
- Inter Club
Excursions or Privately Organized Club Member Trips.
1. Birding Day
Outings or Overnight Outings
These are intended to
create and promote birding under club members, newcomers to the birding
fraternity, but it is also open to non members or families on an exploratory
basis.
- The main principle
is that these outings are held regular on the Saturday following the monthly
meeting as far as this is possible. The detail wiil be shown and updated on
the http//www.blnn.org.za/ web site.
- That day excursion
are held within max 100 km radius of Newcastle
- That a knowledgeable
birder leads such trip. This is to assist with getting to the venue, guiding
participants in the area and helps with the finding and identification of
birds if and when required.
- Persons who come
along must provide their own transport (on certain occasions 4x4 or Off-Road
type vehicles are necessary), their own meals and refreshment if required.
Driving together and pooling vehicles at the original departure point can of
course be organized among the attendees themselves.
- An attempt will be
made to choose departure points where the safety of cars can hopefully be
assured should pooling of cars be done.
- In certain cases
overnight accommodation might also be available for persons wishing to do
so. The type, quantity and quality of such accommodation will vary from
different places but will not be guaranteed. The club member leading the
excursion will hopefully be able to assist with the bookings. Normally the
first people paying for the bookings are allocated a space.
Birding Day
Outings or Overnight Outings
2. Long
Weekend Outings
These Outings are open to
club members only,
In certain cases bookings
for persons can be accepted if they intend to join the club before the departure
date.
- The main features
are that these weekend outings are held mainly over long weekends. On
certain occasions it is required to make a trip longer than a long weekend.
i.e. Kruger Park type excursions
- These excursion are
normally held within max 400 km radius of Newcastle
- Most of these
excursions are on a Camping / Caravanning basis. Nothing prohibits anybody
from booking his own alternate accommodation or chalet if available.
- A club member will
be requested to organize and lead such a trip.
- Persons who come
along provide their own transport ( on certain occasions 4x4 or Off-Road
type vehicles are necessary), Driving together and pooling vehicles by
participants can of course be organized among the attendees themselves and
is encouraged, to be able to cut costs.
- Meals and other
activities are normally bought centrally and prepared on a rotational basis
by participating members.
- In certain cases
accommodation outside San Parks or KZN parks can be booked centrally and
paid for after bookings have been confirmed and payment received. Due to
the Exit permit requirement at SAN Parks and KZN Parks it is
necessary that vehicle owners book and pay for their and their fellow
campers accommodation separately.
- The first people
paying for the bookings are allocated a space where availability is a
limiting factor.
Contact Person:
Klaus Heyer Tel.
034-3106729 or 083 2536344 e-mail:
klaush@xsinet.co.za
4. Inter Club
Excursions or Privately Organized Club Member Trips.
The aim for these outings are to encourage spontaneous
interaction by club members. This gives persons a method of inviting friends or
others to join on an outing or trip. This could even be used to plan for
Birdlife SA Birding Big Day’s or even for Sabap2 atlas counting days.
This could also help in
finding good company or to provide a bigger party for a more secure feeling in
any birding / or camping trip.
- These intentions
could be announced at the monthly club meetings
- It could be
advertised on our Web site with the details filled in below. Send e-mail to
club secretary
Rina.Pretorius@gijima.com
- For short notice:
SMS messages could be used to inform members. Send e-mail to club secretary
or phone detail to her at 083 3270789.
- The club will only
provide the channel for this. All organizing is done by participants
themselves.
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