Author: Sally Johnson

Sally Johnson has been a gardener since the age of two. In more recent years her interest in birds, trees and wildflowers has led to an increasing use of indigenous plants in her gardens. She too is a public speaker, and leads nature walks, especially in search of wildflowers. She edited the Natal Midlands Bird Club magazine for many years, and now has a twice-monthly bird column in the Natal Witness. She is co-author, with David, of three books on indigenous gardening.

Birding Blog February 2020

Posted on 27 February, 20201 March, 2020 by Sally Johnson

Rain hampered walks, but contrary to popular belief it does sometimes stop. That’s the moment […]

The Cavern Feathered Five

Posted on 6 May, 20196 May, 2019 by Sally Johnson

We’ve all heard of the African Big Five (fierce and hairies), and Cavernites know of […]

Birding Blog March 2019

Posted on 22 March, 201922 March, 2019 by Sally Johnson

The weather was not kind. A howling gale dominated the Saturday. Most birds don’t like […]

Nature Weekend May 2018

Posted on 28 May, 201829 May, 2018 by Sally Johnson

Winter has definitely arrived. The best possible proof is the appearance of the Fairy Flycatcher, […]

Birding Blog October 2017

Posted on 18 October, 201718 October, 2017 by Sally Johnson

It’s that time of year when snakes awake with romance in mind. A green “creeper” […]

Birding Weekend 27 – 29 March

Posted on 31 March, 201510 August, 2015 by Sally Johnson

The weather was drizzly and unsettled, but this did not upset the hardy British Ramblers […]

Birding Weekend | 30 Jan – 1 Feb

Posted on 7 February, 201510 August, 2015 by Sally Johnson

There’s no such thing as a dud birding weekend at the Cavern, and last weekend […]

Birding Weekend 28 May 2013

Posted on 28 May, 201310 August, 2015 by Sally Johnson

The May birding weekend produced 77 birds. Not bad considering that all the summer migrants […]

Aloe time at The Cavern

Posted on 27 May, 201310 August, 2015 by Sally Johnson

It’s aloe time again at the Cavern, what a wonderful time to be here. The […]

Northern Drakensberg

Posted on 18 August, 201210 August, 2015 by Sally Johnson

As you approach the Cavern Resort & Spa, in the Northern Drakensberg, the gentle arms […]