Meet the Cape Weaver, the Polygynous Charmer of Somerset West
Today, I spotted a Cape Weaver.
Today, I spotted a Cape Weaver.
On Wednesday, 5 June 2024, after the rain, I spotted a Cape Weaver, a small, bright yellow bird native to the scenic landscapes of South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini.
It was chirping and hopping around a lake in Somerset West, and before I could hold steady the phone for a quick video, it quickly disappeared in between the reeds.
I even googled it to find out more. Apparently, the Cape Weaver is quite the charmer and property owner, being a polygynous, territorial colonial nester. Each male can juggle up to seven females in a single breeding season!
I’m a wife, mother and local publisher who traded Johannesburg and two years abroad for life in Somerset West. Through HelderbergStuff, I share lifestyle stories, local discoveries and noteworthy developments across Somerset West, Strand and Gordon’s Bay. For media and collaboration enquiries: marina@helderbergstuff.co.za
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