10,000 Birds
JUNE 12, 2012
Before self-rule it was administered by South Africa and known as South-West Africa. After a brutal colonization that included genocidal campaigns against the Herero (80% killed) and Nama (50% killed) tribes, the Germans lost control when South Africa invaded soon after the declaration of the First World War.
10,000 Birds
JANUARY 14, 2021
Finally, South Africa has three 400+ hotspots, namely 1 Mkhuze Game Reserve 458 sp. I will not bother you with the entire list, but rather choose some of the essential birding areas for each of the three bird-richest countries of East Africa (having a choice, we’ll stay within the 500+ reserves). 3 Lake Manyara NP 573 sp.
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10,000 Birds
FEBRUARY 14, 2012
There are also dry areas but this great diversity has resulted in an incredible bird list of over 900 species including Africa’s 2nd highest count of endemics (after South Africa). Yet this is far from the truth, Ethiopia actually consists largely of fertile mountains where woodlands, forests and lakes abound.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 9, 2012
Photo taken by Adam Riley in South Africa. Image taken in South Africa by Adam Riley. Image taken by Adam Riley in South Africa. Photo by Felicity Riley taken near Pofadder in South Africa. A male Lesser Masked Weaver ensures his nest is securely attached to a hanging branch.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 6, 2011
I look forward to sharing in more detail Africa’s secrets, her top destinations, and birds and wildlife with you, watch this space for the next installment…… Fischer’s Lovebirds in the Serengeti, Tanzania All images © Adam Riley Adam Riley has grown up with a lifelong interest in wildlife, which evolved into a particular fascination with birds.
10,000 Birds
APRIL 15, 2015
I was in contact with a group of birders for whom I arranged and guided an annual tour to Africa. We already had South Africa, Zambia and Uganda under our belts, but my clients’ request for the next year came right out of the blue: Ghana! We also knew we had discovered Africa’s next hot birding destination.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 1, 2016
Contributions this month have come from; Costa Rica, USA, Australia, Mexico, Serbia, South Africa, UK, Botswana, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and Iran. South Africa. Black-winged Lovebird – Agapornis taranta. South Africa. River Lapwing – Vanellus duvaucelii. 11 Feb 2016. 16 Feb 2016.
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