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    Varkfontein Pan (26032822)

    Gauteng

    Card 8269
    Compiler 613
    Location code 26032822Varkfontein Pan (Gauteng)
    Start date 2006-07-11
    Season WWinter
    Start time 10:15:00
    End time 10:18:00
    Shoreline covered 100
    Openwater covered 100
    Total Species 1
    Total Count 6
    Wetland Condition 5Dry
    Wetland Threats
    Count Condition 4Good
    Count Type 1On foot
    Nil Count (No birds present) 0There were CWAC species present
    Notes Pan was completely dry and had recently burnt. Motorcross tracks, compost business and surrounding maize lands may be drawing excessive ground water causing pan to remain dry despite good summer rains.
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    Current data
    Ref #SpeciesCountBreeding
    Pairs
    Breeding
    indicator
    245Lapwing, Blacksmith
    (Vanellus armatus)
    60


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    Thursday 21 November 2024 06:44
    FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology
    Department of Biological Sciences - University of Cape Town

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