Published: June 9th, 2015
The African Finfoot is a rare water bird, not often seen – but present on both the Keurbooms River and Groot River in Nature’s Valley. It is an extremely shy bird and swims quietly along the sides of a river taking advantage of the overhanging vegetation.
Chairman of Birdlife Plett, Mike Bridgeford, reports that he sat for hours on the banks of the Groot River and managed to see a female bird (identifiable by the white on its neck whilst the male has a grey neck and head.) The bird is easily recognized and has bright orange/red feet and bill.
It is well worth a visit to Nature’s Valley to look out for this rare bird.
