Cuckoo Confusion

Keagan Chasenski July 25, 2024 8

Still very much nestled in the heart of winter, there are many pros to this time of year. I would go so far as to argue that it is my …

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The Possible Impact of Climate Change on Life at Londolozi

Robyn Morrison September 26, 2022 9

Africa occupies about 1/5 of the global land surface and is home to almost 1/5 of all known species of mammals, birds and plants in the world. The continent is …

Sustainability Wildlife

An Ecosystem in The Sky and The Story of a Returning Migrant

Kyle Gordon October 19, 2021 31

Spring has arrived! It’s a very exciting time for us all here at Londolozi; we’ve made it through a cold winter, and I know most of us are looking forward …

General Nature Wildlife

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 …

Birds Wildlife

Welcoming Back A Feathery Winter Visitor

Robert Ball August 24, 2021 11

When we think of migratory birds, one’s mind is automatically directed towards the birds that travel various distances, whether long or short, which are in search of preferable conditions. Sometimes …

Birds Wildlife

The Young Flamingo That Needs Explaining.

Dean De La Rey January 2, 2021 19

My guests and I thought there was an African Spoonbill – which isn’t an uncommon bird in the area – but as we soon got closer out the waterhole, I …

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The Great Return

Pete Thorpe August 15, 2020 32

As much as international travel is still limited, there are some guests that we have noticed returning to Londolozi. The first I noticed arrived from somewhere between Finland and Western …

Birds Wildlife

The Insect That Flies 16 000 Kilometres

James Tyrrell November 4, 2019 22

What do the Maldives and dragonflies have in common? Well, not a lot, seeing as how there is no surface water to speak of in the Maldives, and dragonflies need …

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Across the Sahara Desert in 24 Hours

James Tyrrell August 20, 2019 11

Some birds can’t wait to get back to Africa, and it seems the cuckoos are leading the race. Unfortunately, the reality here is that many species have advanced their migration …

Birds Wildlife

How do Birds Navigate their Migrations?

Chris Taylor June 22, 2019 13

The natural environment is deeply connected to the climatic conditions and it’s no different here at Londolozi. Being out and about for six to eight hours a day on safari, …

Birds Wildlife

Amur Falcon, Falco Amurensis, Male At Eendracht Road, Suikerbosr

The Amazing Flight of the Amur Falcon

Fin Lawlor April 27, 2019 19

Every year here on Londolozi, something quite incredible happens. A small bird of prey, the weight of the average banana, sets off from our reserve and begins its migration away …

Birds Wildlife

The Curious Case Of The Cuckoos

Nick Sims November 15, 2018 7

The recent rains at Londolozi have provided much needed respite from the dry season. As the rain nourishes the earth, the trees draw that moisture up through their roots and …

Birds Wildlife

Why Don’t All Birds Have to Migrate?

James Souchon March 12, 2018 6

We are reaching that time of the year again where we say goodbye to a number of our avian friends that have become such a constant feature on game drives …

Birds Wildlife

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. …

Wildlife

Kruger Exposed

James Souchon May 4, 2016 7

As a Londolozi Ranger we naturally spend most of our time in the bush exploring our beautiful reserve each day and showing it off to our guests. It is an …

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