The art of seeing the "lifer" or finding that elusive bird is knowing its' surroundings. This has brought me to widen my knowledge on:
- Flora & Fauna
- Butterflies
- Insects
- Rock Art and Bushmen Culture
I am also actively involved in:
- Honourary President of the Tygerberg Bird Club and therefore actively involved in meetings, activities, outings and weekend camps.
- Bird Ringing (banding) - proactive in Ringing and recording data on Migrating Waders.
- Bi-annual Bird Counts at Langebaan Lagoon for the last 35 years
- Big Birding Day participant with a great record! 1 of only 2 Birders in the Western Cape that has spotted over 200 birds in 24 hours for 3 years running!
- Nature Conservation projects and Birding Education in the Western Cape.
- Committee member for the last 10 years at the Tygerberg Advisory Council; overseeing Environmental affairs pertaining to the Tygerberg range of hills.
- Past Chairman for the Cape Orchid Society and ardent Orchid grower, specializing in Species.
