Vaal Dam Bird Watching and Species
Vaal Dam 2010 Bird Species Count
Vaal Dam Bird Species (with thanks to Birdlife South Africa)
When the Vaal Dam is mentioned, one instantly thinks about participating in water sports activities, angling for that elusive big one, or enjoying a fun picnic on its banks. Although this is all true, another Vaal Dam activity gaining in popularity is watching bird species on the Vaal Dam Island. It seems that watching bird species on the Vaal Dam Island is not as well-known as some of the other activities due to the fact that it is enjoyed only by a minority of people.
If you call yourself a bird lover, or are interested in becoming one, then you should most definitely pay a visit to the Vaal Dam to see the various bird species on the Vaal Dam Island. It is best to make the trip at least a few days long, otherwise you will not nearly get to see all the birds living in this area. This means that you will need accommodation; some place to stay while enjoying the bird species on the Vaal Dam Island. Vaalnest Boutique Hotel is the perfect place to stay due to its prime location from the Vaal Dam Island. Nestled in the sleepy town of Vaal Marina, Vaalnest Boutique Hotel will keep you entertained during those times that you are not outside watching the bird species on the Vaal Dam Island.
Over the years, the Vaal Dam has built up a reputation as being one of the top destinations for bird watching in South Africa’s interior. There is a large concentration of various bird species on the Vaal Dam Island. According to the 2010 SASOL Vaal Dam Bird Count, there are approximately 240 identified species which accounts for thousands upon thousands of birds. It seems that the bird species on the Vaal Dam is quite diverse. The Vaal Dam supports a highly sensitive biological system, which explains the large number of bird species found in the area. Some of the bird species that can be spotted on the Vaal Dam Island include big birds like the black-backed gull, pelicans, flamingo’s, and spoorbills. Some of the smaller birds are the swallow, sparrow, bokmakierie, egret, and grebe.
There are few things as relaxing as putting on your hiking shoes, grabbing a pair of binoculars, and putting a bird book under your arm before strolling into the open air, watching bird species on the Vaal Dam Island. Make the whole experience even more enjoyable by staying overnight in the majestic Vaalnest Boutique Hotel.