Nesting Through the Seasons

Megan Wade September 19, 2024 7

As the days are now growing longer and that winter chill is beginning to fade, it’s clear that the seasons are shifting here at Londolozi. The sun greets us earlier, …

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New Life: Watching a Chick Hatch

Kelsey Clark March 7, 2023 22

The hatching of a bird has to be one of the most fascinating and delicate processes I have witnessed to date. I have come across many bird nests with uniquely …

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Spotted Eagle-Owl Nest: Part II

Keagan Chasenski January 9, 2023 13

Intrigued by the outcome of our incredible discovery a few weeks ago, and following on from a similar story in Camp Dam. Obsessed with this story I couldn’t help but …

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Virtual Safari: Ultimate Game Drive Highlights #141

Sean Zeederberg November 20, 2022 21

A trip down memory lane often does wonders for the heart as we reminisce about the emotional rollercoaster that all at Londolozi were taken on when the first female ostrich …

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A Visit to the Ground Hornbill Nest

Chris Taylor December 26, 2020 18

It’s been just over three weeks since we first found the Southern Ground Hornbill nest in the south-eastern parts of the reserve. As per the protocol, we have not visited …

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The Robins On My Doorstep

Tayla Brown December 15, 2020 13

It’s always wonderful to be in the bush at a this time of year as there is an abundance of new life everywhere you look. I don’t even have to …

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The Batis Nest

James Tyrrell November 23, 2020 20

Almost a month ago exactly, Ranger Jess Shillaw spotted the nest of a Chinspot Batis nestled in the branches of a Milkwood tree on the banks of the Manyelethi River. …

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Roller vs. Starling

Bruce Arnott November 3, 2019 16

A few days ago we were stopped listening to a squirrel alarm calling at a predator in the bush. This could have meant there was a bird of prey, snake, …

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23 Ostrich Chicks!

Dean De La Rey October 17, 2019 17

I see you James Souchon…. And I raise you 20! That is correct. Our ostrich family is now up to 23 chicks. My excitement went through the roof when Tracker …

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What Happens When the World’s Biggest Bird Gets Thirsty?

Dean De La Rey September 7, 2019 18

The resident ostrich has been spotted a little more in the south-west of the reserve recently and I have had the pleasure of spending some time with her. This has …

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One of Londolozi’s Rarest Birds

James Tyrrell October 29, 2017 9

With officially only four broad-billed rollers on Londolozi (and only in the Summer months), I think it’s safe to say that they are among the rarest birds we find here. …

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Long Toes and Long Necks: Jacana and Ostrich Chicks

Sean Cresswell November 12, 2016 13

With time on your side, the hobby of observation often forces its way into your world. Never is this more enjoyable and rewarding than when the subject(s) of the observation …

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Ostrich Chicks Leave the Nest

James Tyrrell October 18, 2016 11

A lot has been written about the drought which the Lowveld – and indeed South Africa – is currently going through, but if we cut to the core of it, …

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Breaking News: The Ostrich Has Eggs!

James Tyrrell September 28, 2016 23

This is basically the most exciting news ever! In 40 years at Londolozi, head tracker Richard Siwela has never seen the like. Nor has Sandros Sihlangu, senior ranger. Dave Varty, …

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Bird versus Beast: An Unlikely David and Goliath Battle

Amy Attenborough November 15, 2015 2

Recently one of the most unlikely of David and Goliath battles unfolded on the banks of the Sand River. A 34g creature took on a team of 6-ton beasts with …

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