There were 5 observers this day, starting at 06.20H, and going through the Plant Area to the wetlands adjacent to the Railway Yards and then on to the Coffer dams, Van Rysen dam, Selati River and around the new Selati Dam and back to the old Selati Dam, finishing at 12.00H

Six of our members reported at the Foskor gate at the usual time 6:30 on a beautiful clear and calm morning. After a brief wait we joined up with Martiens Slabbert who escorted us to the Southern Selati Tailings dam where we started our survey. We had for the first time arranged with Foskor to do the survey of this dam from their boat, as it is difficult to reach all the gullys by means of a motor vehicle.

Five members manned the boat and it was clear from the outset that there are lots of birds to count. The variety of species was surprisingly good and we even spotted two Pink-backed Pelicans and White-winged Terns! At a little kopje that is half submerged in the water, the sheer quantity of breeding birds and chicks presented us with some challenges to get a reasonable accurate count. They were mainly African Spoonbills and White-Breasted Cormorants breeding and the almost unrestricted and open viewing was quite exciting.

As there is currently construction work underway at the small dams north of the Van Ruyssen dam few birds were in this area. At the Van Ruyssen dam the count was better but less than normal, probably also because of the construction activities.

 From the table reflecting quantities of the birds found for the CWAC count we can assume that there must be a good supply of food available at these dams. The total of species found during the whole survey where 36 which is also quite good considering that the focus were on counting water birds.

The Foskor Bird Survey took place on the 2^nd June as planned at 6-30am.

Unfortunately Johan, who had organised the survey, was obliged to work so Charles took over from him at the last moment.  The morning dawned cool and cloudy with a fairly strong breeze.  Not ideal birding conditions. Never the less, pleasant weather for those doing the survey.  Our expected 6 Birders turned out to be only John Sewards, Charles and Biddy.  Two other members failed to arrive.