Proudly South African
Bring Birds Home. Photograph Every Moment.
Vlerkie designs bird feeders and nest boxes built for South African gardens — and for the photo op. Attract sunbirds, weavers and barbets, and capture them up close.
Designed for the shot
Native-friendly designs
Species-matched
Backyard-tested in SA
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Photography Feeders
Clean lines, natural perches and blur-friendly backgrounds — built for the shot, not just the seed.
Nest & Bird Boxes
Weatherproof, species-sized nest boxes that double as a front-row seat for nesting behaviour shots.
Latest From the Backyard
Fresh photos and videos, straight off our own feeders.
Sunbirds in Flight
Crested Barbet Close-Up
Inside the Backyard Hide
Why Vlerkie
Designed for the Shot
Every feeder and box is designed with clean lines, natural perches and blur-friendly backgrounds — built for photographers, not just birds.
Backed by Real Backyard Results
Every design is tested on our own one-hectare property before it ever reaches your garden.
Book a Hide — Coming Soon
Reserve a private photography hide on our one-hectare reserve for guided, up-close sessions.
From One Backyard to a Community of Birders
Vlerkie started with a single Cape Sunbird photo and a garden workbench. Today we design feeders and boxes for photographers across South Africa.
Read Our StoryLearn What Attracts Birds to Your Garden
Free, species-specific guides on what South African garden birds actually want — and how to set your feeder up for the best shot.
Explore the Attracting Guide
Reserve Your Spot in the Hide
Coming soon: book time in a purpose-built photography hide on our one-hectare bird sanctuary — predefined slots, small groups, optimal light.
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