The most intricate of nests is on display right above a hippo pool, the Ximungwe young male comes of age, and the Ntsevu Pride insist on holding up air traffic for the morning.
Just another glorious week on Londolozi Game Reserve…
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Amazing videos this week.
James, those weaver birds are exquisite! – as you say, it will be wonderful if you can follow the story there. Presumably the Ximungwe young male is itinerant right now, which is/are the territorial males in the areas you’re seeing him?
Fantastic videos of the weavers! As I have never been on a safari at this time of the year I have never seen the actual building of those nests. Great to watch it now. These nests are really so beautiful and the birds as well.
Great videos of the lions and the leopards as well and of course of all those hippos leaving the water.
Love the Weavers! Thanks!
I loved the weavers! It blows my mind how they can build such intricate nests without hands or thumbs.
Fascinating and informative shots of weaver birds. So busy grooming a home.
Great video James! The nest building shots are amazing. The detail that the males got through is incredible. Loved seeing the lions on the airstrip – can’t wait to be landing in it!
James, I loved the video🤗, keep them coming
A nice virtual safari James. Loved the birds – they are so interesting to watch. Funny how we all like the big cats and other animals, but I find the birds really interesting. Thank you. Hope you all stay well and stay safe.
The weaver bird male certainly built a good looking nest. Hopefully we’ll see little chicks in a few weeks. Your video was brilliant. I also was pleased to see the Ximungwe male on his own, belly full after his Impala kill. Thank you for continuing your virtual videos even though you’ve welcomed back guests- almost like I’m there.
@Denise Vouri,
Thank you Jamo, quite the hippo stampede you set off, wouldn’t want to be on the wrong side of that little traffic jam. Any ideas on what territory the Ximungwe young male will occupy, who he might come into conflict with and at what point does he get a name?
What a wonderful bush morning in the bush! Hippos rushing off, beautiful birds building their complicated nests and lions blocking arrivals!! Thank you great fun to see. Victoria
James, thanks again for another grand video safari. You really capture all the best of Londolozi and South Africa. (My envy may show: as you and the lions bask in the hot sun, we here in northwest Wyoming, USA, hunker down, because it’s negative 17 C this morning. Oh, to zip to Londolozi.)
Wow, that weaver nest and footage was simply beautiful! How lovely it must have been to just sit and absorb that.
I wish I could adequately express how very welcome these videos, posts and narratives are in these isolating times. Here in California, the virus continues to impact daily lives and it is such a joy to be able to watch and enjoy your hard work and interesting, educational posts. I greatly appreciate all of you and thank you beyond mere words for helping to get us through the difficulties. Look so forward to the day I hope to greet you in person, Stay well.
Always a pleasure to review the videos of the week. As always a wonderful mix of the magic that Londolozi brings the lighten our lives. Thanks James 💕🙏
Hi, because of European lockdown we can’t travel by plane and land… well it’s nice to see that nature (lions in this case) wins! The adventure of the Ximungwe young male and the great hippo stampede also made my day. To end, such beautiful birds makes us think of spring in Christmas time
James I am so excited to be here and hoping I can visit Londolozi soon.
Oh how we wish we were there! Isolating at home and longing for open skies and African bush and lions and leopards!