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University of Cape Town
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Edith Stephens Wetland Park - Special Highlights

Date Description Photos
30 August 2004 Two African Snipe nests found in the seasonal vlei. First record for ESWP. African Snipe nest
Photo Doug Harebottle
30 August 2004 A single Blackwinged Stilt nest found in the seasonal vlei. First active nest located for 2004 season. African Snipe nest
Photo Doug Harebottle
30 August 2004 A single Blacksmith Plover nest, with 3 small chicks and a single egg, found in the seasonal vlei. First breeding record for this species in the seasonal vlei. African Snipe nest
Photo Doug Harebottle
10 September 2004 A female African Snipe caught and ringed at one of the the two nests mentioned above. African Snipe
Photo Doug Harebottle
10 September 2004 A 1-hour old African Snipe chick in the nest. African Snipe
Photo Doug Harebottle


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Document posted 31-Aug-2004