How to get there - Elands River Road (3345_2510 & 3340_2505):
Exit Gqeberha via the Old Cape Road (R102). Pass St. Albans Prison Services and take the next turn right past the N.G. Church in the direction of Uitenhage. Cross the 4-way crossing at Rocklands and start birding. After a few kilometres the road becomes a gravel surface leading through wonderful kloofs and unspoilt forest area, thereafter the drive is mostly through grassveld.
Look out for Booted Eagle, Jackal Buzzard, Verreaux’s Eagle, African Fish Eagle, Sparrowhawk and other raptors. Swallows, Swifts, Narina Trogan, Red-chested Cuckoo and European Roller are often seen along this road.
This is a drive up a dry, remote valley stretching from Rocklands to Patensie. It is an all-day outing. Two lovely dams en route include the Bulk and the Sand River dams. Access is only with a permit and key for both these dams. Amur Falcons can be seen and on one occasion, in Summer, Lesser Kestrel and Red-footed Falcon were seen. A pair of Sentinel Rock Thrushes have been seen at a place called Erasmuskraal (the only reliable place for this species in our area). You will also see lots of Cape Rock Thrushes and raptors such as Verreaux's and Martial Eagle. Look out for birds such as the Cape Siskin and the Victorin's Warbler when reaching the fynbos area. Blue Cranes, Secretary Birds and Denham’s Bustards also occur along this road.