I had a free leave day and decided that I would spend the morning at the Gardens – how often do I get to go on a weekday morning?
I had my first cup of coffee at the hide, but it was quiet. The Grey Wagtail has been around so I walked to the waterfall to see if he was still around. By the time I reached the waterfall I had logged more than 20 species. There was not much action at the bottom of the waterfall so I headed to the top. A Cinnamon-breasted Bunting welcomed me with a boisterous rendition of his song. An amethyst Sunbird was catching flies nearby and before the morning ended I would see the other two sunbird species that the Garden hosts – White-bellied and Greater Double-collared Sunbirds.
The Eagles were sitting on the other side of the waterfall. I decided to go for a short walk while I wait for them to start flying. I saw the female Cape Rock Thrush and on the way back I saw the male.
There were lots of swallows, Martins and swifts about. I saw both Lesser and Greater Striped Swallows, White-throated Swallows, Rock and Brown-throated Martins and White-rumped Swifts.
At the bottom of the path there were lots of Red Bishops, Red-collared Widowbirds and a small flock of about six Tawny-flanked Prinias. 
I searched for the Striped Pipit, but he was no-where to be found. A few European Bee-eaters were flying above and there were also some Yellow-fronted Canaries.
By now the Verreaux’s Eagles were more active, and they brought a few sticks to the old nest to the Waterfall. I think it will be pretty spectacular if they decide to use this nest as we will get amazing views of the chick. Time will tell what they decide to do.
Back at the bottom of the waterfall I was just in time to get a brief glimpse of the Grey Wagtail as it flew behind some rocks near the waterfall. I waited for a long time but it never made an appearance again. A shadow passing overhead revealed a Common Buzzard.
Another garden visitor pointed out a little raptor in a tree – he was far but I was very happy to see the Peregrine Falcon!
This African Olive Pigeon was enjoying a quiet moment on the rocks in the stream. 
This locust looked like he was praying. A Beautiful Garden Commodore Butterfly was flitting about on the bridge. I left with a total of 53 birds seen and heard – a decent total for the day.
