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797, Village Weaver Ploceus cucullatus (see species summary here)

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Record statusACCEPTED
Vm1427 [on-line data upload (2011-10-27): 9942]
SpeciesVillage Weaver
Observer(s)Wilson C.
Country, town, locusSouth Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Estcourt,
2829DD
LocalityUltra City garage
Latitude, longitude-28.922584, 29.781363 [0 m accuracy]
Date2011/10/16
NotesThere are several trees with nests just outside the Steers restaurant with the smell of frying oil heavy in the air. I've now encountered colonies at several garages: do the birds feel more secure at high human activity areas?
Nest count46
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vmSpecies codeDateNestsNotes
37879726/11/201042At least 10 males displaying and 2 females, plane tree
142779716/10/201146There are several trees with nests just outside the Steers restaurant with the smell of frying oil heavy in the air. I've now encountered colonies at several garages: do the birds feel more secure at high human activity areas?
174079719/12/201133female into nest

Vm 378

Vm 1427

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