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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Southern Ground Hornbills Nesting on Londolozi

Chris Taylor November 30, 2020 27

Each year, BirdLife South Africa – a registered non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation of birds – selects a particular species as ‘Bird of the Year’. This initiative aims to …

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Do Woodpeckers Get Headaches?

Sean Zeederberg May 10, 2018 4

What value is there in banging your head against a tree all day long? For us, very little. For woodpeckers, plenty! In essence, the value lies in the fact that …

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Why Do Little Birds Attack Larger Birds?

Pete Thorpe January 20, 2018 2

The harsh sound of agitated birds can easily draw one’s attention out in the bush. Little birds will make a serious racket when a perceived threat is nearby. Threats come …

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Bird Builders – a Look at 4 Amazing Examples of Nest Builders

Werner Breedt December 4, 2014 12

You don’t have to visit the largest, most developed cities in the world to view Engineering genius. A visit to Londolozi will persuade you to believe in the marvel of …

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Nesting Robins Make Themselves Feel at Home

Amy Attenborough December 2, 2014 7

With the onset of summer here, youngsters abound on Londolozi and we are seeing plenty of baby impala, zebra, warthog and wildebeest out on game drive. However, this morning I would like …

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