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793, Red-headed Weaver Anaplectes rubriceps (see species summary here)Record status ACCEPTED Vm 3092 [on-line data upload (2012-10-01): 22830] Species Red-headed Weaver Observer(s) Zaloumis, Alex Country, town, locus South Africa, Limpopo, Blyde village,
2430BDLocality near R527 Latitude, longitude -24.468575, 30.805388888889 [0 m accuracy] Date 2012/9/27 Notes quote owner "used to be between 20 to 30 nests, all sizes, on these eskom powerlines" "many shorts & explosions from snakes, bushbabies and raptors attempting to rob the nests - see skeletons below nest site. Eskom came and cleared up site - now only 2 active nests left. Claims the birds know they are safe even though so exposed - thats why they choose exposed powerlines. lots of lternative nesting options around. Shall follow up on this site the long funnelled nests came from here. kept them because of size. owner is 'the top birder in the area 'Dave Rushworth'. 2 nests, one on the ground - took home. RH weavers used Cassia rachis as well as an midrib leaf configuration from the Euclea natalensis (Natal Guarri or ebony) (ie 2 different ribs/rachis used in same nest) and lined roof of nests with the Guarri leaves. Nest count 2 Nest site man-made
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Note: repeats from the same day are not shown.vm Species code Date Nests Notes 3092 793 27/9/2012 2 quote owner "used to be between 20 to 30 nests, all sizes, on these eskom powerlines" "many shorts & explosions from snakes, bushbabies and raptors attempting to rob the nests - see skeletons below nest site. Eskom came and cleared up site - now only 2 active nests left. Claims the birds know they are safe even though so exposed - thats why they choose exposed powerlines. lots of lternative nesting options around. Shall follow up on this site the long funnelled nests came from here. kept them because of size. owner is 'the top birder in the area 'Dave Rushworth'. 2 nests, one on the ground - took home. RH weavers used Cassia rachis as well as an midrib leaf configuration from the Euclea natalensis (Natal Guarri or ebony) (ie 2 different ribs/rachis used in same nest) and lined roof of nests with the Guarri leaves. 
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