Birding Big Year 2026- February Summed Up!
With February now behind us, the “casual” phase of the 2026 Birding Big Year has officially evaporated. The leaderboard has begun to split into three very distinct camps. On one …
With February now behind us, the “casual” phase of the 2026 Birding Big Year has officially evaporated. The leaderboard has begun to split into three very distinct camps. On one …
Some afternoons in the bush are all about the atmosphere, anticipation, and simply being present. This week’s Virtual Safari falls firmly into that, and it was magic. We were treated …
Since we recently reignited our “What Bird Is This?” series, we’ve decided to keep the momentum going with a monthly challenge whenever a good (or delightfully bad) photo opportunity arises. …
This past week carried a quiet intensity, the kind that rewards patience and presence in equal measure. From long track and finds that ended high in the branches of jackalberry …
Some sightings deliver exactly what you hoped for. Others deliver something even better: a bit of bushveld comedy wrapped around a spectacular moment. My recent encounter with the Tortoise Pan …
One hundred years is more than a milestone; it is a legacy of land, family, conservation, and stories that have unfolded beneath African skies since 1926. As Londolozi celebrates its …
They say it takes 10,000 hours to master something. I spent four years at Londolozi learning that mastery in the bush isn’t about hours or knowledge—it’s about presence. About being …
One cannot deny the value that the young Shingi Male has provided us with over the past two years in terms of some incredible sightings. Although sightings of him and …
It’s that time of year again when the reserve smells like fermenting fruit, and the elephants are losing their minds and their manners over marula trees. We started the morning …
By now, you’ll know – Londolozi has turned 100! But what you may not know is that we’re far from done celebrating… This centenary year is unfolding much like Londolozi’s …
There is still a lot of water around Londolozi! With all the excess water, it has made for some unreal photographic opportunities. The greenery, accompanied by epic sunrises and sunsets, …
I’ll admit, when I saw Nic’s latest post about the mating chameleons, I felt a familiar twinge of professional jealousy. Having spent more than nine years seeking out incredible moments …
The late afternoon light has a way of revealing the bush’s finer details. Shadows stretch, colours soften, and animals that remained hidden during the heat of the day begin to …
Every now and then, the bush throws us a surprise, and on this specific day, there were two surprises, and no, they didn’t include any predators, but quite the opposite. …
There’s something magical about February in the African bush. While hearts and flowers are seen in every shop window around the world this month, out here in the wild, love …