ROOIBERGDAM   & BIRD VIEWING

The Rooiberg dam is situate 10km on the Van Wyks vlei road.   

A unique opportunity for bird viewing -  About 124 different species of birds  were identified.

The building of the dam started in 1898.   The nearly finished dam wall broke during a thunder storm.  It was rebuilt 1931.

Unfortunately no perennial stream feeds the Rooiberg dam.  You can  experience  beautiful  sunsets at the dam. During summer you can expect Water ducks, flamingo's  and other birds.                                                                                 The endemic dune Red Larks (mirafra burra)  are to be seen in the Northern Bushman land.   Along a  dune  stretched  farm road, you'll observe this shy bird, while  on an engravings and foot impressions expidition, as well as  the Karoo long bill, Rooi Valkie (lesser Kestel),  Namaqua - Sand- Grouse and doves, the Southern Black Korhaan, the pale chanting Goshawk, the Karoo chat, Kori Bustards, the gigantic Black Eagle and  many social weavers in their  special formed  nests.      more.......

The Home of the Dune Red Lark (  mIRAFRA BURA)

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