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Through the lens of birding, and a pair of binoculars, there’s plenty to discover in South Africa’s smallest national park. On a weekend visit to Bontebok National Park I spotted 56 species. Here’s my checklist.
Continue readingThe pennant-winged nightjar is on most birders’ bucket list. Although more common in Zambia and Zimbabwe, it is at the very edge of its southernmost range in South Africa. There is, however, one place where you stand a good chance of spotting it.
Continue readingGrab your camera and head to our pick of Wild parks to capture birds of prey that are impressive, deadly and even cute.
Continue readingHave you ever really listened to the bush? On a sound safari through the Kruger National Park, you’ll explore a different dimension of the wilderness. Get ready to prick your ears and tune in to Kruger’s soundscape.
Continue readingA common sighting on telephone poles next to the road, the southern pale chanting goshawk has a fascinating secret life.
Continue readingNext time you explore the Kruger National Park and its famous roads, waterholes, picnic sites and hides, take a few moments to investigate wildlife of a different sort – the feathered kind.
Continue readingBird atlassers have just completed a mammoth citizen science project in Kruger National Park. Is Kgalagadi next?
Continue readingWith their tall legs, eye-catching plumage and bright pink beaks, flamingos always stand out from the crowd. Did you know their biology and behaviour are just as extraordinary as their appearance?
Continue readingDriving just eight kilometres in 90 minutes would seem sluggish in anyone’s book – except for keen birders. In the Karoo National Park it’s worth going slow to witness the avian riches.
Continue readingWant a birding outing second to none? Then head to one of South Africa’s 112 IBAs or Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas. We look at five unmissable IBAs situated in Wild parks and reserves.
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