Keen bird watchers and the public alike will enjoy this exhibition. Birds are among nature’s most decorative creatures, some sporting bright plumage, others are more discreetly toned and honed to fit with the environment. An observant artist studying birds can further our understanding of how birds adapt to survive.

Dr. Austin Roberts’ Birds of South Africa, with the original illustrations by Norman Lighton, first appeared in the 1940s and in the first 17 years, 35000 copies were sold, awakening an interest in Southern African Birds. Today, the biodiversity of bird populations is threatened with extinction by human encroachment and competition for resources. Bird Life and SANCCOB are two organisations seeking to protect important biodiversity areas in South Africa for the appreciation of the next generations.

The exhibition is on display from 5 June to 6 July 2025.

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