The ruff – our non-binary migrant

Ruff at Marivale in October 2020, possibly a female (non-breeding)

I love ruffs. Part of the reason for this is that they arrive in Gauteng, South Africa from the northern hemisphere during the chill, dusty winds of August and provide the first sign that our winter is almost over. It is especially nice to see them soon after arrival, when some of the few males […]