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799, Cape Weaver Ploceus capensis (see species summary here)

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Record statusACCEPTED
Vm7024 [on-line data upload (2013-08-27): 48804]
SpeciesCape Weaver
Observer(s)Harebottle D.M
Country, town, locusSouth Africa, Western Cape, Diep River,
3418AB
LocalityLittle Princess Vlei
Latitude, longitude-34.047793, 18.475114 [0 m accuracy]
Date2013/8/17
NotesAll nests below active heronry (Reed Cormorants and African Darter); at least five males seen and 2 females; colony very active with males displaying and chasing females and other males. For counts of waterbird nests, see facebook
Nest count27
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vmSpecies codeDateNestsNotes
28177992/9/201219at least 3 males, and 1 female
702479917/8/201327All nests below active heronry (Reed Cormorants and African Darter); at least five males seen and 2 females; colony very active with males displaying and chasing females and other males. For counts of waterbird nests, see facebook
716179926/9/201337heronry in dead trees, at least 2 male weavers and 1 female; Reed Cormorants and darters in heronry

Vm 2817

Vm 7024

Vm 7161

Interactive map: N8 corm -

Interactive map: N8 darter - darter ad, also N?

Best: Cape Weaver - colony in heronry

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