Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary — Attraction in Tshwane Ward 56

A very small but nice place to spot some South African birds.

When I think of a “bird sanctuary,” I think of a somewhat large place with staff and events. From that perspective, the Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary was underwhelming. It's a small plot of land with a boardwalk and a hide.

That said, if you enjoy identifying local birds, you will enjoy this because you don't often get to see some of these birds. And there are posters of the local species to help you.

Also, the sanctuary is adjacent to a nice park with a playground and a walking path where you can see more birds. Finally, the Blue Crane Restaurant is next door. We ate at Crawdaddy's, which is within walking distance or a few...

Visited today again after 5 years, i was scared away after the attacks at the hide and cars being stolen. Security has now been introduced, and new fencing with entry-gate that they control has been erected. You have too sign in now. The hide is still in a great condition and well looked after. Sadly the birdlife-sightings is very low and many summer-birds is gone that was always easy too see/photograph in the "old"days. Water is very muddy/dirty, with lots of algy growing/floating on the surface. Was wandering what the reason could be, as Pta has lots of...

The Austen Robert's Park is 100% ring fenced in. It is lovely to walk around it on the outside and you often see huge tortoises, crowned cranes, blue cranes, duiker, blesbok, sacred Ibis and lots of other waterfowl . Rotary has erected bird viewing hide on the Roper Street side. The bird hide has an education centre with stuffed birds in a labelled permanent display (daylight hours only). The reserve's dam is flanked by The Blue Crane upmarket restaurant. The restaurant overlooks the dam and is wonderful for sundowners...