What Happened 5 Years Ago? #9
We haven’t done one of these in awhile, but I was in the archives recently and happened across a photo I hadn’t seen in a year or so, so thought …
We haven’t done one of these in awhile, but I was in the archives recently and happened across a photo I hadn’t seen in a year or so, so thought …
Having been out of the ranging team for around year now, making a move into the finance department, my time spent in the bush isn’t as frequent as it used …
First up, the answer to yesterday’s Bird ID Challenge… It was a Lappet-faced Vulture. It was a tough one as there are a number of big brown birds flying around …
You know it’s been a great few days when you have to scratch your head and really think in order to work out which sighting happened on which day. It …
The rain came in full force last night with a good 20mm soaking the reserve. This is nowhere near what we can get in one downpour, but it certainly gives us …
When birds bathe in water or cover themselves in dust they are actively maintaining their plumage. In well-watered areas bathing is most common, but during winter when things are a …
First up, the answer to this week’s Mystery Bird Challenge: it was none other than a Crowned Eagle. This was the first one I’ve seen at Londolozi in 10 years …
There has been enough written about 2020 and the pandemic to keep us reading for years. The whole world has been affected in one way or another. On our side, …
October 1st will mark the day that South Africa starts opening up its borders for the first time since March. It is also the day Londolozi will welcome back its …
“Growth happens in adversity. When you come out of your comfort zone, you tend to discover new facets to your creativity and talent. Troubles don’t always break you; they make …
Getting down to eye-level is what can really bring a photo to life. With lions, leopards and other things that can bite, scratch, gore, trample, and really make that idea …
Pete Thorpe was extremely fortunate to be in the right place recently, watching the Makomsava female move dens. The new site is only about a hundred meters from the previous …
The Makomsava cubs featured in last Friday’s Week in Pictures have been the highlight for us over the last week, but the viewing hasn’t been quite as spectacular as it …
The Big news this week is of course the newest Leopards of Londolozi. By that I meant the cubs of the Makomsava female, who are certainly no older than a …
The big news this week is that the Makomsava female has given birth to her first litter in the northern parts of Londolozi. She is using a rocky outcrop that …