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Silvermine:
Travelling from Cape Town to Kommetjie or
the Cape of Good Hope, one can travel via Ou Kaapse Weg (‘Old
Cape Road’, the M64), a scenic pass that straddles the
Peninsula’s mountainous backbone and provides a convenient
place to explore the mountains without having to walk too far.
At the top there is a long, level stretch and a viewing point
(‘Silvermine’ sign) before the road begins to curve
and descend. Turn left along a short road that leads to a parking
area. The adjacent rocky ridge is a fine site for Ground
Woodpecker (p.105*), Cape
Siskin (p.33*), Familiar Chat and Peregrine
Falcon.
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