10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Ndumo Game Reserve lies in the Easternmost part of South Africa, close to the border of Mozambique and Eswatini. Pel’s Fishing Owl, where were you? The Black Heron – besides looking rather cool, though not really very black – also has an interesting fishing technique.

South Africa 147

South Africa Africa Birds Research 147

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 3, 2012

Situated slap-bang on the Zim/Mozambique border, this used to be one of the most productive birding sites in the country. And, if you plan to bird the Mozambique side beware of old landmines, souvenirs from the brutal civil wars. He had mistakenly walked into a nice clump of buffalo bean whilst chasing a Singing Cisticola.

Zimbabwe 193

Zimbabwe Buffalo Mozambique Birds 193

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

It also includes one of the world’s largest known populations of hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) (18,200) and buffalo (Syncerus caffer) (204,015). In addition the Selous Game Reserve is functionally linked with the 42,000 km2 Niassa Game Reserve in Mozambique, and this is another important factor that ensures its integrity.

Lions 183

Lions Killing Hunting Hunters 183