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The Week in Pictures #705

Patrick Grealy June 13, 2025 1 16

Winter has definitely set in here at Londolozi, bringing with it those beautiful golden hues that we so strongly associate with this time of year. With the landscape opening up …

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The Secret Socials of the Bird World- Bird Parties

Bryce Trodd May 28, 2025 8

Guests will often arrive at Londolozi with a dream: a pride of lions scattered across a clearing, a leopard draped over a marula branch, or the silent walk of a …

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The Week In Pictures #701

Sean Zeederberg May 16, 2025 2 30

So, after the entertainment of last week’s Week In Pictures post, I thought I would still satisfy you all with another selection of images for this week. But over and …

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The Epic Journey of the European Roller

Megan Wade May 14, 2025 8

It starts with a flash. Every summer, as the sun rises over the grasslands of Londolozi, a burst of turquoise and chestnut flits through the trees. The European Roller has …

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An Ode to the Ornithologists

Kelsey Clark April 17, 2025 7

The sounds of the bush are rich with history. The sharp cry of a Wahlberg’s Eagle soaring overhead, the deep hoot of a Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl at night, and the bubbling …

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Clash of Predators: A Snake Eagle’s Unbelievable Hunt

Nic Martin April 14, 2025 20

It’s not every day that you get to witness a predator-predator interaction quite like the sighting I’ll explain below. We were exploring a relatively open section of the reserve when …

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The Week In Pictures #696

Reece Biehler April 11, 2025 3 12

The final moments of summer days slip away and the bush is beginning its quiet transformation. The air, once thick with heat, now carries a faint crispness in the early …

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The Oxpecker – A friend or foe?

Nick Tennick March 20, 2025 10

There are few birds as iconic in the African bushveld as the Oxpecker. On a game drive at Londolozi, spotting these small yet tenacious birds darting across the backs of …

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The Unsung Heroes of the African Bush: Vultures

Barry Bath March 10, 2025 7

Vultures are often misunderstood creatures, yet their role in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem is invaluable. At Londolozi, these scavengers perform an essential function, ensuring that nothing goes to …

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The Week in Pictures #691

Dean Jenkins March 7, 2025 1 20

Having recently been introduced to the Londolozi blogs, I’m thrilled to share my very first TWIP with you all! The past few weeks at Londolozi have presented a transition period …

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Myths and Folklore of Bird Feathers: Mystical Plumes Across Cultures

Jess Shillaw March 5, 2025 5

Bird feathers have historically held a profound place in myths, folklore, and cultural traditions. Revered for their connection to the heavens and their association with the spiritual realm, feathers have been …

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The Barn Swallow: A Remarkable Migrant Journey from Europe to South Africa

Kirst Joscelyne March 4, 2025 6

Every year, millions of Barn Swallows (Hirundo rustica) make a remarkable journey from their breeding grounds in Europe to the warm, sun-riched plains of South Africa. This long migration is …

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The Week In Pictures #690

Reece Biehler February 28, 2025 3 14

Summer is well and truly in full swing at Londolozi! The bush has been teeming with life and we have been treated to some pretty spectacular sightings. The bush has …

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Walking on the Wild Side

Nic Glassock February 27, 2025 6

I have always been immensely fascinated by the wild. It was during a walk around the perimeter fence of my family’s holiday house on a game reserve in the Limpopo …

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The Week In Pictures #689

Nick Tennick February 21, 2025 1 27

The first two months of 2025 have finally seen the arrival of some much-needed rain in the Lowveld of South Africa. In the pictures below you will see a very …

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