Marievale is waterbirding gem near Nigel on the east rand of Gautneg. It is situated on the blesbokspruit and is jome to an extra-ordinary number of birds. It also has great grassland birds and some raptors. It is site worth visiting for sights sometimes eye popping. I have visited the site annually since 2016 and have recoded some great sights as set out below. A gem of vale only an hour away.