​Birds – Thornybush GR

Philip Briggs
Expert
By Philip Briggs

Philip lives in South Africa and has authored many guidebooks to African destinations, including ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.

Philip lives in South Africa and has authored many Africa guidebooks, including ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.

Philip is the author of many Africa guidebooks, including ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.

Philip is author of ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.

Thornybush has more than 280 bird species recorded. Although the focus tends to be more on mammals, Thornybush is a good birding destination. If you are a serious birder, sharing a vehicle with other guests might be frustrating. Therefore, it would be advisable to book private drives. Walking safaris and night drives both add to the bird-watching experience and increase the chances of seeing a variety of species. Migratory birds are present from November to April.

Notable Birds in Thornybush GR
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Blacksmith lapwing
Common
Fork-tailed drongo
Common
Groundscraper thrush
Common
Malachite kingfisher
Common
Martial eagle
Common

Birding Rating

Birding Specials –Treats for Avid Birders

Facts & Figures

Birds in Thornybush GR
Bird Species
280+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr

Best Time for Bird Watching

Thornybush offers decent bird watching the whole year through, although it is at its prime during the migratory season from November to April. This is when birds from Eurasia and elsewhere in Africa are present. The drier months, June to September, are best for general wildlife viewing.

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Thornybush Safaris

Birding Rating

Facts & Figures

Birds in Thornybush GR
Bird Species
280+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr