Blackcap Eurasian (Sylvia atricapilla) male – vagrant – Cape West South Africa

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Blackcap Eurasian (Sylvia atricapilla) male – vagrant – Cape West South Africa

This Eurasian Blackcap caused quite a stir amongst ornithologists and twitchers in Cape Town as it is way out of its normal range.  It frequented a garden in the Cape Town area and the most thoughtful and generous residents (the Halls) allowed hundreds of birders to camp out in their garden to wait for this special bird to pass by.

  • Species:Eurasian Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla)
  • Bird Type:Male - vagrant
  • FamilySylviid Babblers (Sylviidae)
  • Date Taken20170720
  • Location:Durbanville
  • Area:Cape Town
  • Country:South Africa
  • Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA49201a Blackcap Eurasian (m) V 1 Durbanville Cape Town RSA PH2_4105
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