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The Gariep Bird Club presents a bird identification course at the McGregor Museum Auditorium on Saturday 14 March from 08:30 to 12:00. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The course is ideally suited to novices and intermediate birders, but all are welcome. The cost for non-members will be R50, and R25 for students or learners. Members pay no entry fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit Gariep Bird Club <\/a>on Facebook to scan the relevant QR code to register for the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, write to birdclubgariep@gmail.com and visit gariepbirdclub.org.za to find out more about the club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALSO READ: <\/strong>Lesser flamingo\u2019s incredible journey tracked<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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