On Wednesday, 15 November Birdlife Port Natal has organsided an outing with Sandi du Preez at 7.30am to Stainbank Nature Reserve. Open grassland, woodland, scrub and riverine vegetation, also a small dam, which attracts some water birds and nesting weavers. Meet at the Loerie picnic site. There is an entrance fee (free with Wild Card or Rhino Card). Take a chair, coffee/tea and eats for picnic afterwards. Contact 031 701 4839 or 073 332 4431.