Paarl Bird Sanctuary
At Paarl Bird Sanctuary you can enjoy a quiet moment in the 45 hectares of protected space in the heart of the Winelands. There are 140 different species of birds here. The Bird Sanctuary attracts a wide variety of waterfowl and number of species associated with the thicker vegetation that grows on the northern and western side of the park. There are also a number of local and national rare birds that call this place home.
The higher ground and its scrub is home to some interesting species such as the ground woodpecker, jackal buzzard and the shy Protea canary.
The sanctuary is accessed by a good gravel road and a number of hides overlooking the open water are available to use.
GPS Co-ordinates 33° 41′ 28.90″ S 18° 58′ 36.74″ E
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