Welcome to the next edition of “A Week in the Bush”. It’s been a bag of mixed sightings this week with some days quieter than others, but each sighting special and interesting in its own way – be it a bird sighting or that of one of the Big 5. Being winter, and our dry… [Read More]
Lilac-breasted Roller
Species name: Lilac-breasted Roller Scientific name: Coracias caudatus Weight: 104 grams Size: 38 centimeters General habitat: Open savannah habitats with scattered trees and shrubs Diet: Grasshoppers, beetles, occasionally lizards, crabs and small amphibians. No matter how little interest a person might have in birds, the Lilac-breasted Roller will draw the attention of any guest on safari…. [Read More]
A Week in the Bush Vol. 265
A pride of lions started off the week resting in the afternoon sun, but as the sun set, they started to get active looking for something to eat. Their patience paid off as over the weekend they were successful in taking down a large buffalo which they fed on the entire weekend. Moving onto the… [Read More]
Lesser Bushbaby
Species name: Lesser Bushbaby Scientific Name: Galago moholi Weight: Male: 140-160g – Female: 180-200g Shoulder Height: Male: 13-15cm – Female: 16-19cm General Habitat: A wide range of habitats from woodlands, forests, riverine and bushveld as well as some suburban areas around South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Diet: Mostly insectivorous but will also eat tree gum from certain tree species as well… [Read More]