What a beautiful documentary! It gives up a glimpse into these remarkable birds and what they endure during a breeding season. Van As and Jacques Jordaan, oupa en kleinkind, treated us to a screening of their incredible documentary on the Black oystercatchers, or...
During my time of editing articles from contributors and proofreading for the book, one of the many things that stood out for me in the stories from the earlier days of Betty’s Bay was the freedom, fun and delight the kids had playing between the mountains and sea....
Few places on earth possess the rare ability to shape not only ecosystems, but also the very contours of a human life. For me, the Kogelberg Biosphere is such a place. Having had the privilege of serving for many years as Chairperson of the UNESCO-designated Kogelberg...
The first time I snorkeled at Betty’s Bay, I went looking for kreef and alikreukel, while my father-in-law was spearfishing. While I was immersed in the kelp, the sunrays filtered through the bamboes, dappled the rocks at the bottom, and it resembled a forest floor. ...
During an iNaturalist vegetation assessment that CREW conducted for a new owner on a recently purchased plot, we uncovered several old animal traps hidden beneath thick undergrowth. The discovery is a cause for concern as our wildlife in the Kogelberg Biosphere is...
BBC4thSATURDAY: JANUARY 25 - Elements influencing the character of the built environment Raymond Smith, a Betty’s Bay resident for 22 years, a Built Environment Specialist, an Accredited Heritage Practitioner and a Registered Architectural Professional, took us on an...
The peak holiday season brings a large influx of local and international visitors to the Stony Point Seabird Colony. In an attempt to help educate visitors on how to minimize stress on the...
Thanks to Pierre de Villiers of CapeNature for his very interesting and informative presentation on the MPA in Betty’s Bay. Initially, the Marine Living Resources Act 18 of 1998 was used to declare and regulate MPAs. Later this became function of the Protected Areas...
New Chicks on Main Beach 16 December: Exciting news! Our first two African Oystercatcher chicks have hatched on Main beach. The hatchlings are only a few days old. The same pair of Oystercatchers successfully raised one chick to fledgling last season. (The miracle...
For those who have not seen the first draft of the 10 paged “Biosphere Living” booklet from 2024, here is the link. Please share it with any family, friends, neighbors, tenants or holidaymakers to help spread the word about “living in a biosphere”....