Lock-down Level 3 continued into August 2020, but on 17 August 2020 we moved to Level 2. This changed still made no difference to my life, and I continued to work from home.
Level 3
The first week of the month turned out to be a bumper week! I added four more species to my lock-down list -I heard a Greater Honeyguide calling for #68. I heard the Prinias chatting outside the garage, and decided to go and have a look. I happened to look up, just in time to see this Ovambo Sparrowhawk fly past!
#69 for my garden lockdown list, and #80 for my overall garden list!
Lockdown bird #70 followed shortly – a Streaky-headed Seedeater.. on Women’s Day I saw a flock of birds approaching from the south – 33 Glossy Ibises. 
A small flock flew over again on the last day of Level 3.
I saw one during the first weeks of lock-down while out on a supply run, but this was the first time I could add them to my garden lock-down list.
I also saw the Black-throated Canaries a couple of times. I haven’t seen them since week 2 of lock-down.
But the biggest highlight of August was the fact that Walter Sisulu Botanical Garden finally opened on 3 August 2020. i immediately applied for leave for 5 August 2020 when I heard the news. You can read all about my visits on the WSBG page here.
Other notable sightings for the month included the African Green Pigeons, Brown-backed Honeybird and Southern Boubou.
The Southern Masked Weavers were very busy with their nest building. 
I also had two little visitors.
August had another incredible full moon.
Level 2
The Black-backed Puffback made a brief appearance. The Tawny-flanked Prinias were also no longer the frequent visitors they used to be.
The Karoo Thrush loved his late afternoon baths.
This little Speckled Mousebird had no tail. I wondered if it was a a result of a lucky escape from being hunted.
On the five month anniversary since Level 5 started I was greeted with this gorgeous sunrise.