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The Great Conjunction of the Summer Solstice

Josh Attenborough December 21, 2020 20

Over the last few weeks you may have noticed two bright lights just above the horizon in the early evening sky when looking in a south-westerly direction. These are not …

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The Buffalo Democracy

Chris Taylor December 16, 2020 16

When one delves deeper into the animal kingdom – and more specifically their social structures – we realise more than ever that humans are really not that far removed from …

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The Only Aardvark I Have Ever Seen

Sean Zeederberg December 7, 2020 22

Having previously delved in to the rarity of aardvarks and the difficulty of seeing one in the flesh, I was filled with mixed emotions when I saw my first one. …

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The Week in Pictures #468

Chris Taylor December 4, 2020 24

Yet another eventful week at Londolozi has passed. The landscape is now beautifully green, the wallows and pans are full and there is an essence of new beginnings in the …

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Southern Ground Hornbills Nesting on Londolozi

Chris Taylor November 30, 2020 27

Each year, BirdLife South Africa – a registered non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation of birds – selects a particular species as ‘Bird of the Year’. This initiative aims to …

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A Pack of 16 Wild Dogs on the Move.

Guy Brunskill November 21, 2020 10

It’s always a bit of a risk when you head out in the afternoon to see if the animals you were looking for are still in the same place they …

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The Superstitious Chameleon

Sean Zeederberg November 16, 2020 18

After some recent rainfall, the land has come alive again. The trees are budding new leaves, grass turned green overnight and is growing rapidly, and the smaller creatures are out …

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The First Impala Lamb for 2020!

Pete Thorpe November 10, 2020 18

Every year we anticipate certain events – the first rains, the first migratory birds etc. One of the biggest events though, is the arrival of the first impala lamb. Some …

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Fresh Crab For Breakfast

Pete Thorpe November 5, 2020 13

The causeway that crosses the Sand River is always a hive of activity. It is essential to take a slow drive across and spend more than a few minutes scanning …

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African Wild Dogs vs. Lone Wildebeest

Nick Sims October 24, 2020 25

Over the years I have been asked all sorts of questions about the inhabitants of the African bush by guests. Sometimes the very best questions (also the most difficult to …

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Danger for the Drongos

James Tyrrell October 12, 2020 14

Fork-tailed Drongos are fairly ubiquitous across Londolozi and the region in general. They are often found following large herbivores through the bush, hoping to capitalise on any insect prey flushed …

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The Impala Ewe That Wasn’t

James Tyrrell October 5, 2020 8

It’s usually the subtle differences that let you know something funny is going on. Things look right, but yet they don’t. Hear the ambient bird calls of the common species …

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Ostrich Dust Bath

Guy Brunskill September 29, 2020 29

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 …

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A Look Back on the Last 6 Months

James Souchon September 23, 2020 46

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, …

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Green – The Colour of Love and Joy of Spring

Bronwyn Varty-Laburn September 16, 2020 21

Spring has arrived at Londolozi and every year I follow the same ceremony of welcoming the season… Shown to me by the very beauty-filled Byron Katie in her morning walk …

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