The OPM Prozesky Bird Sanctuary is a quite well-known bird sanctuary in orthnilogical circles, and famed for the number of different species at the sanctuary.
As in several other centres, the sewage treatment plant in Potchefstroom provides purified water for many bird species - especially waterbirds and waders - in an easily accessible environment of open grassveld, reed, eucalyptus and willow.
An area of 72 ha near the south end of town, is open at all times and, in addition to more than 200 bird species, is home to several species of small mammal, including mongoose, otter and small rodents.
The sanctuary area, which was opened in 1988, is well developed and well maintained, and offers an information kiosk, two hides, toilets, paths and park benches. In addition, there are two hikes - the Squacco Heron Route (4 km) and the Grey Heron Route (9 km).
The sanctuary is always open and there is no entrance fee. A guard is on duty during working hours.
Before we knew about Geocaching we lived in Potchefstroom for 14 years and never knew that Potchefstroom had a bird sanctuary. We were so amazed to discover this spot due to geocaching and we were very sad to see that the original cache has been archived. This new cache is dedicated to "Bird View" and we hope that new geocachers will be as amazed to discover this spot as we were the first time we discovered it.
Ground could be wet and soggy during summer, specifically the rain season, so old shoes or gum boots are recommended.
Take binoculars and along and enjoy the view and the birds. Please post a picture of a bird you saw in the sanctuary while retrieving the cache.