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An afternoon in the Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa

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Photos courtesy of Mosetlha Bush Camp A dusty-red road leads me through Marico bushveld deeper into the 750 square kilometers large wilderness of the Madikwe Game Reserve – the 4th largest reserve in South Africa, home to 350 bird and 66 mammal species, some 4 hours’ drive from Johannesburg. The others follow, some dozen animals in all.

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Birding Hluhluwe, South Africa

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Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park is the oldest proclaimed nature reserve in Africa – it was established in 1895. If you want to know how a proper scientist would describe dead animals randomly lying around, here is the answer: “spatiotemporally unpredictable carcasses” That is what White-backed Vultures are looking for.

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Shadows of Africa

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A dusty-red road leads me through Marico bushveld deeper into the 750 square kilometers large wilderness of the Madikwe Game Reserve – the 4th largest reserve in South Africa, home to 350 bird and 66 mammal species, some 4 hours’ drive from Johannesburg. The others follow, some dozen animals in all. Trips Mammals South Africa'

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The Bee-eaters of Africa

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The wonderful family Meropidae contains 27 dazzling species, of which Africa is endowed with no less than 20 species, the balance occurring across Asia and with one as far afield as Australia. These beaters usually take the form of grazing herds of game and domestic animals, and large flocks of carmine bee-eaters may gather overhead.

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Week 16: South Africa and Kruger National Park

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After a very long day of 7 hours of driving, 11 hours flying and then 9 hours more driving, we have arrived at our temporary home here in South Africa. Daily park fees are such that we opted for the annual “Wild Card” that is good not only for Kruger, but nearly every park in South Africa. This pass cost us $3850.00

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How much time do you devote to birding?

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This is the usual game viewing routine in reserves of Africa and India. In Africa, no one goes at mid-day because of the heat (making animals lazy and people drowsy). Yes, animals are guaranteed some time free of the camera-snapping crowds. What is the right stuff for you?

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How much time do you devote to birding?

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This is the usual game viewing routine in reserves of Africa and India. In Africa, no one goes at mid-day because of the heat (making animals lazy and people drowsy). Yes, animals are guaranteed some time free of the camera-snapping crowds. What is the right stuff for you? Photos by Dusanka Stokovic-Simic.

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