10,000 Birds

MAY 28, 2018

So far we have seen Impala, Duiker, Greater Kudu, Mongoose, Zebra and warthogs around the neighborhood, and yard. The mighty rhino along with the Cattle Egret. In the same first day plus a couple of hours, my Africa bird count is at 66 species. The African Fish Eagle was a great first day bird.

South Africa 113

South Africa Africa Rhinos Mongoose 113

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Cape Mongoose are also easy to see. Cattle Egret in spring flowers. The deep reedbeds and pools hide many species, including some hard-to-see hippos! Cape Bulbul , Cape Weavers, and Cape Wagtail are all common here if you feel you need even more birds with cape in the name. Greater Flamingos. Strandfontein.

Penguins 172

Penguins Birds Mongoose Ostriches 172

10,000 Birds

MAY 24, 2018

Of the estimated 500 million cattle in India, only 4% were destined for consumption by humans as meat. The disappearance of vultures has allowed other species such as rat and [stray] dog populations to grow. Oddly, I saw no rats, only a mongoose or two and a few stray dogs. House Crow vs. White-rumped Vulture.

India 131

India Stray Dog Cows Rats 131