Keeping Cool in the Delightfully Warm Summer Heat: Birds
Welcome to the third and final instalment of the: Keeping Cool in the Delightfully Warm Summer Series. Previously we explored how Mammals and Reptiles have overcome the challenges of the …
Welcome to the third and final instalment of the: Keeping Cool in the Delightfully Warm Summer Series. Previously we explored how Mammals and Reptiles have overcome the challenges of the …
Welcome to part two of the keeping cool in the warm summer heat series where Reptiles will be the focus. These somewhat feared and misunderstood creatures can be wonderful to observe and …
The bush has developed its marvellous shades of green again as we firmly find ourselves in the summer. With the first rains, thunderstorms on the horizon, and waterholes brimming, the …
My favourite answer to this question comes from an ancient San Bushmen story: Many generations ago, in the heart of Africa, a baboon sat guarding the one and only waterhole …
It has been a very special week for all of us here at Londolozi, Wild dogs seemed to be everywhere at one point which is by no means the norm, …
While the last week has gone from scorching highs to a welcome relief with a drastic drop in temperature, the game viewing has remained as good as ever. In this …
Building on the success and camaraderie of the previous Birding Big Year in 2021, our group of intrepid birders, the Londolozi Ranging Team both current and past, has once again …
Wow, the grass has got tall! While it might seem challenging to spot animals in such vegetation (and it can be), we’ve noticed that the thicker grass tends to channel …
Today’s blog is going to take you through an afternoon permanently etched in my memory, culminating in a sighting many dream of—a spectacular first for me. Learning to adapt swiftly …
Our luck continued after the breathtaking airstrip encounter when, the very next morning, the pack were found along the banks of the Sand River. Eager with anticipation, we positioned ourselves, …
It’s been another incredible week out in the Londolozi wilderness, with many different sightings of the predators. In classic Londolozi fashion, the big cats feature most, with a decent amount …
A few months ago, I wrote about reptiles and, specifically, how crocodiles are able to regulate their core body heat in scorching summer weather. Today, I will delve into the …
It’s been a while since our last instalment of the camera trap chronicles. This edition was inspired by a search for the Ximungwe Female. Recently, for the last six weeks …
The cooler misty mornings have arrived and we are transitioning from the vibrant summer greens to the golden orange, yellow, and red autumn hues. After explaining the various shades of …
Another week has come and gone at Londolozi. With winter around the corner, it was rather unusual to get nearly 40 ml of rain over the past week. Although 40 …