Members of the Korsman Conservancy now have exclusive access to experiencing life on the pan from the newly erected Goli’s Landing bird hide.
According to the conservancy’s chairperson, Jane Trembath, the original bird hide was gutted by fire just before the dawn of the new millennium.
“The hide was built by the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa around 1995, but since the fire it became completely overgrown and derelict,” said Trembath, as she watched a family of great crested grebes gliding across the waters.
“The new hide was built by volunteers under the watchful eyes of Goliath herons, that perched on the developing structure. Thus the name Goli’s Landing.”
Watching with keen interest as various birds swoop over the pan seeking bountiful nourishment, Trembath explains that the hide is for the exclusive use for conservancy members and that members of the general public will not be granted access.
“Using conservancy funds to build this structure, the decision was made that it will only be accessible to members in an effort to guard against vandalism or misuse of its intended purpose,” she said.
“Members truly have the interest of Korsman at heart and contribute to continuous conservation programmes. The hide is a reward for their efforts to foster and cherish this natural jewel.”
For more information or to become an active members, visit www.korsmanconservancy.com to register.
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