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Langebaan
Quarry:
The
greatest attraction here is the resident pair of Black
Eagles, which usually breed between May and November,
although they may be seen in the general vicinity throughout
the year. At the northern edge of Langebaan village, turn
left towards Club Mykonos. After a few kilometres along this
road, turn sharply to the right opposite the horseshoe-shaped
Long Acres sign. Follow the main track for about
half a kilometre, veering right wherever it splits (0 on map,
p.48). This will take you to the section of quarry where the
well-known eagles nest is situated (it is just right
of centre on the main cliff face, but remarkably inconspicuous
despite its size). Rock Kestrel and African Black
Swift also breed on the cliff faces. The alien thicket
at the quarry edges is a reliable site for Southern Grey
Tit and Acacia Pied Barbet.
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