This 2-session course familiarises you with 12 species of swifts in the 1st session and 21 species of swallows in the 2nd session. All resident species and regular migrants to southern Africa are included. Included are the most frequently recorded rarities compared to similar common species.

 

I discuss real technical challenges of the identification of swifts and swallows, such as the challenge of high speed, silhouetting effects and changes in tail shape, in addition to small colour and pattern differences between some species.

 

Swifts and Swallows uses the protocols and techniques established in other Birding with Aldo courses: 2 step-approach using GISS (jizz) and Top Bottom and Middle. The course is interactive: we use polls, chat room and discussion in comparative and repetitive presentations to embed species characters.

 

The course comprises two 75–90-minute sessions (Monday and Wednesday). You will receive recording links valid for 7 days after each session. If you miss a session, you can view this recording. You receive low-res pdfs as permanent reference material.

 

Session 1: Swifts. 12 species, differences between swifts and swallows, challenge of swift/swallow identification, shape clues. 

Session 2: Swallows. 21 species of swallows

Course price: The cost for both sessions is R275 for one person and R375 for 2 or more. For pensioners the cost is R225 for one person and R325 for 2 or more.

Course Calendar Dates to follow
We will run this course over the following days:

 

Session 1: 

Session 2: 

We look forward to meeting you!

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Please use the calendar on the page to book into Session 1, which means you are booked into the entire course! You will receive a confirmation email with payment details.

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