Month: January 2025

 Ground Woodpecker .  A Near Threatened Species  found in Western Cape Fynbos , Karoo , Drakensberg and grasslands not associated with trees . They are usually in small family parties of up to 6 birds and  have become scarce in many areas .   They perch on rocks where they are well camouflaged, often sidling over to one side and peering over the top at intruders . Their flight is […]

 Eland . The Bushman / San say when you see an  Eland then God is near and label  them his favorite animal. They are Southern Africa's largest antelope. Bulls can reach a mass of around 700 kg with a shoulder height of 1.7m with Cows averaging 450kg and height of 1.5m .    A very adaptable animal found from our semi desert shrubs to woodlands and moist mountain grassland of the […]

  Broad - Billed Roller. A compact dark cinnamon and purple coloured roller that is fairly  common intra - African summer migrant. They are found in the Limpopo river basin , Eastern lowveld of  South Africa and far north eastern KZN from September till April .   They like fringe forests in major river valleys, denser bushveld and open woodland where they often perch conspicuously and breed in dead trees.    […]