Breeding Cape Vultures

Breeding Cape Vultures

Cape Vulture (pic from thegreentimes.co.za)

If you are a fan of Raptors, then you will enjoy seeing a Cape Vulture breeding colony up close.

The Mbashe River Gorge at Collywobbles in South Africa’s Eastern Cape currently has approximately 200 pairs of breeding Cape Vultures. At one stage, during the 1980’s, the figure rose to over 300 pairs making it one of the largest colonies in the world. But a combination of muti-killings, power lines and drug-infected livestock have seen that number decrease to 200 pairs.

There is a bird hide from which to view the Vultures so you are sure to be treated to quite a spectacle.

Cape Vulture on BirdingPlanet.com
Cape Vulture (pic from thegreentimes.co.za)
Share this!
See also  Blue Cranes Mating Dance Video (HD)

Rory Wilson

I am an avid hiker, birdwatcher and camper. I love the outdoors. I initially started Birding Planet to share my bird videos, now I enjoy connecting with birdwatchers around the world. Come join the Birding Planet group at facebook.com/groups/birdingplanet


Write a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Show Buttons
Hide Buttons