The Week in Pictures #466

Pete Thorpe November 20, 2020 23

The week of the Woodland Kingfisher! In 2019, our records state that the first one was seen on 16th November. This year, it was Thursday 19th November that the first …

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The Week in Pictures #465

James Tyrrell November 13, 2020 24

First things first: the bird in this week’s ID Challenge: It was a Thick-billed Cuckoo. Heard more than they’re seen, they’re a good tick to have on your bird list. …

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Tsalala Lioness Kills Kudu: Through the Eyes of Trainee Rangers

Jess Shillaw November 12, 2020 32

I recently joined Trainee Rangers Kirsten, Patrick and Kyle on a morning drive. We had two incredible lion sightings; the Birmingham male first and then the Tsalala female with her …

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The First Impala Lamb for 2020!

Pete Thorpe November 10, 2020 18

Every year we anticipate certain events – the first rains, the first migratory birds etc. One of the biggest events though, is the arrival of the first impala lamb. Some …

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What Bird is This? #30

James Tyrrell November 9, 2020 18

I remember seeing this bird for the first time. I was in the north of the Kruger with one of South Africa’s leading trails guides and top birders, and he …

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The Drongo Chicks: So Far, So Good

James Tyrrell November 7, 2020 25

A few weeks ago we ran a story on a pair of fork-tailed drongos that were nesting barely two hundred metres from the Londolozi camps. Three beautiful eggs were laid …

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The Week in Pictures #464

James Tyrrell November 6, 2020 21

The proliferation of life at this time every year is utterly astounding. It’s the birds that have really stolen the show over the last ten days; nests have been discovered …

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Fresh Crab For Breakfast

Pete Thorpe November 5, 2020 13

The causeway that crosses the Sand River is always a hive of activity. It is essential to take a slow drive across and spend more than a few minutes scanning …

General Nature Wildlife

Ntsevu Lion Cub Gets Carried

Guy Brunskill November 3, 2020 23

We had received reports that one of the females part of the Ntsevu pride had recently given birth to a new litter. None of us had yet seen any of …

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African Wild Dogs vs. Lone Wildebeest

Nick Sims October 24, 2020 25

Over the years I have been asked all sorts of questions about the inhabitants of the African bush by guests. Sometimes the very best questions (also the most difficult to …

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The Week in Pictures #462

Kevin Power October 23, 2020 21

Having been out of the ranging team for around year now, making a move into the finance department, my time spent in the bush isn’t as frequent as it used …

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An Encounter with the Ntsevu Pride’s Newest Member

Nick Sims October 22, 2020 30

Since March I have been relishing the thought of getting back to the bush. During the course of the last few months I would often ponder as to what the …

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Wild Dogs And Leopard Interrupt Our Morning Coffee

Pete Thorpe October 21, 2020 24

Appreciating a good cup of coffee in the bush is a key component of any morning game drive. Every now and then though, we are forced to abandon our coffee, …

Wildlife

Did Lockdown Affect the Wildlife?

James Tyrrell October 19, 2020 20

Short answer: No, it didn’t. Sure the Finfoot female made a couple of kills actually within the bounds of the camp, and was regularly seen by the staff in camp …

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The Week in Pictures #461

Pete Thorpe October 16, 2020 19

First up, the answer to yesterday’s Bird ID Challenge… It was a Lappet-faced Vulture. It was a tough one as there are a number of big brown birds flying around …

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