This page sets out the rules for using the Captrove field guide and species catalogue, along with the responsibilities of both readers and the publisher. Please read it before relying on the identification notes or sharing your own sighting records.
Captrove is a digital and printed field publication covering coastal and marine birds of the Cape region. It provides identification sheets, seasonal sighting maps, behavioural notes, and equipment guidance. The material is intended as a supplementary field notebook, not as a substitute for professional ornithological advice or official conservation permits.
Every species entry is compiled from local observer records and reviewed against regional checklists. Plumage descriptions, vocalisation notes, and habitat preferences reflect the best available information at the time of writing. However, bird behaviour and distribution vary with season, tide, and local conditions, so the publisher cannot guarantee that every detail will match what you see in the field.
When using the guide outdoors, you are responsible for your own safety and for respecting local access rules. Keep a sensible distance from nesting colonies, follow posted restrictions, and avoid disturbing feeding or roosting birds. The conduct codes included in the catalogue are recommendations; they do not replace site-specific regulations or landowner instructions.
Readers may share their own sighting records with the community. By submitting a record, you confirm that the observation is genuine and that the location details are accurate to the best of your knowledge. Captrove reserves the right to moderate or remove submissions that appear misleading, improperly sourced, or unrelated to coastal bird observation.
The publisher takes reasonable care in preparing the catalogue but provides the content on an as-is basis. Captrove is not liable for any loss, injury, or inconvenience arising from the use of the guide, including misidentification of species, navigation errors, or incidents during field outings. You use the material at your own discretion.
Access to the digital edition may be withdrawn if these terms are breached, particularly if content is redistributed without permission or if user records are used to harass observers or harm wildlife. You may stop using the service at any time by discontinuing access to the site and the printed material.
Captrove may update these terms from time to time to reflect changes in the publication or legal requirements. The current version will always be available on this page, and continued use of the guide after changes are posted counts as acceptance of the revised terms.
If you have questions about these terms or wish to report a concern, contact us at info@captrove.com or write to 245 Brent Station, East Babalwa, NC 1878.