Some of the most conspicuous examples of ‘heuweltjies’ (see p.104) are found just 4 km north of the town of Garies, on the hillsides to the east of the N7. The unsurfaced road that links Garies with the mouth of the Groen River (signposted ‘Groenriviermond’) is worth travelling in the winter months in search of Ludwig’s Bustard (p.105*). Other birds to look out for include Southern Black Korhaan (p.57*), Karoo Lark, Southern Grey Tit, Mountain Chat, Chat Flycatcher and Bokmakierie. Acacia Pied Barbet and Pririt Batis (p.85*) occur in the scattered patches of trees. The Groen River estuary itself offers good waterbirds, including Greater Flamingo, South African Shelduck and Cape Teal. African Black Oystercatcher (p.32*) occurs along the coast, Cape Long-billed Lark (see page on changing bird taxonomy) is common in the coastal scrublands, and Heaviside’s Dolphin (see box below) can often be seen just offshore.