Species name: Saddle-billed Stork Scientific name: Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis Weight: Male: ±7 kg – Female: ±5 kg Shoulder Height: Male: ±150 cm – Female: ±150 cm Wingspan: ±250 – 275 cm General Habitat: Vast open spaces along wetlands/water bodies Diet: Fish species, fresh water crabs, frog species as well as other small birds and reptiles. Sabi Sabi… [Read More]
A Week in the Bush Vol. 252
“Travel makes one modest, you see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” ~ Gustave Flaubert Plenty of activity on safari this week with many memorable sightings… Starting with an adorable sighting where we witnessed the incredibly close bond between mother and baby. This young hippo calf was frolicking around in the water… [Read More]
A Week in the Bush Vol. 251
“If I have ever seen magic, it was in Africa.” ~ John Hemingway We enjoyed a few Wild Dog sightings this week and with that, you are almost always guaranteed an action-packed safari watching these amazing predators hunt and play; or just rest. Seeing one of Africa’s most endangered predators, is always a privilege. Earlier… [Read More]
A Week in the Bush Vol. 250
It has been a busy week on safari this week, so without further ado, herewith the highlights from the past 7 days… After a rather lengthy tracking exercise in the morning rain, we finally located the Southern Pride and who we believe to be the young Talamati male. Two of the males were trying desperately… [Read More]