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Swifts, Swallows and Martins – Who is who?

Kelsey Clark April 13, 2022 16

Swifts, Swallows or Martins – where do you even begin with these small birds whizzing overhead and seldom stopping to perch. If you are anything like me, you love looking …

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Rare African Python Raids a Starling Nest

Chris Taylor March 30, 2022 1 13

The vast majority of bird species prefer to breed during the more plentiful summer months. There’s more food around during this time of year which provides the adults with more …

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The Importance of Bird Language

Matt Rochford March 16, 2022 12

My favourite simple joy is to get up early, go out on a game drive into the bush in time to watch the sun come up. There’s no better way …

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Photography Series Episode 2: Generations through the lens

Tristan Cooke March 9, 2022 2 22

Photography Series In the month of March, Londolozi is showcasing some of our best photography and photographers alike. This five part blog series will take readers behind some stunning imagery …

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A Big Birding Year

Nick Sims March 2, 2022 18

Last year a group of us, Londolozi Rangers, past and present, decided to try our hands at something a little different. We decided that we were going to embark on …

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Wildlife Photography In Kruger ~ A Q&A With Ranger Nick Sims

Jemma Thorpe February 26, 2022 14

You will find many wildlife photos around my house which I have proudly framed and hung up to be admired. These images remind me of a time when I picked …

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How Does a Bird’s Vision Compare to a Human’s?

Robyn Morrison February 3, 2022 23

Humans are exceptional animals by any stretch of the imagination. Our special traits – from big brains to opposable thumbs – have given us great abilities and have allowed us …

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Thunder Bird brings the Rain

Matt Rochford January 26, 2022 25

I’m looking forward to entering the peak of the rainy season, which brings a very special sound to the African bush. Shortly after the sun rises, the air will often …

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How to Series Part 1: How to Start Birding

Dean De La Rey December 28, 2021 1

“I would love to get into birds”, “It’s something I love but have never really gotten into it”. The famous words of not only people that come on safari but …

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A Walk To Remember

Patrick Grealy November 29, 2021 15

For many Londolozi guides, a bush walk will always hold a big place in our hearts. The simple act of walking allows us to connect with the bush on a …

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5 Birds You Might Find Off Founders Deck

Ashleigh Chamberlain November 6, 2021 20

Prior to being a Camp Manager at Founders, or a member of staff at Londolozi, I was only confident about knowing the difference between an ostrich and a chicken. That …

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Bee-eaters of Londolozi

Tayla Brown October 26, 2021 13

There are many moments in my guiding career that I will never forget – some of them big, like seeing a lioness carrying a cub for the first time, or …

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Challenging The Definition Of ‘Instinct’

Kyle Gordon October 12, 2021 32

It’s a very exciting time here at Londolozi, spring is just around the corner, and summer is following close on its heels. And that, ladies and gentlemen, means the migrants …

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What Birding has Meant For Me (And Can For You!)

Robert Ball October 4, 2021 26

Before arriving at Londolozi I knew very little about birds. My previous bush experience usually entailed focusing on all the other animals and especially the Big 5. Whilst I will …

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One Of The Best Places For Twitching – Londolozi’s Camp

Tayla Brown September 23, 2021 20

‘Twitching’: The obsessive world of extreme birdwatching My favourite time of day in camp is the afternoon. With guests out on a drive, this is often the time that the …

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