The Secret Life of a Brown-Headed Parrot
The Brown-headed Parrot (Poicephalus cryptoxanthus) is, I suspect, one of the more under-appreciated birds we see, mostly due to the fleeting sightings we have of them. Often seen as a …
The Brown-headed Parrot (Poicephalus cryptoxanthus) is, I suspect, one of the more under-appreciated birds we see, mostly due to the fleeting sightings we have of them. Often seen as a …
For those of you who missed it, the answer to What Bird Is This? #34 was the Montagu’s Harrier. Well done to everyone who pieced the riddle together. For this …
Before we dive in, a quick answer to last week’s What Bird Is This? #34. The mystery bird was a scarce and elegant visitor, and well done to those who …
It’s only come to my attention that, amidst the busyness of everything else, I didn’t actually reveal the answer to the What Bird Is This? #33 at the end of …
Let’s be honest. If I drove you out into the middle of the reserve, parked at a waterhole and told you we were going to spend the next forty-five minutes …
The European Rollers have been back in our skies for a while now, hawking insects from dead leadwoods and flashing that unmistakable blue over the clearings, and yet I haven’t …
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 …
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. …
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 …
The summer rains have transformed the Sabi Sands into what I can only describe as an emerald fortress. While the vibrant greenery signals a time of plenty for the herds, …
It is now the 20th of January. For most, the initial burst of New Year’s energy has started to wane, replaced by the mundane reality of the working year. But …
There are a few moments in the bush that happen so quietly you would miss them if you weren’t paying attention. One of them is the build-up to a summer …
As winter continues to cast its golden light across the Londolozi landscape, the bush comes alive in a way that only this season can bring. With crisp mornings giving way …
While winter at Londolozi may seem like a quiet time in nature — with dry grass, bare branches, and crisp mornings — the avian world remains alive with activity. Contrary …
The Londolozi Photographic Studio has a wide range of Nikon and Canon, camera bodies and lenses for rental during your stay. Depending on your level of photographic experience or desire …