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Not enough Woodpeckers

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The Bearded Woodpecker (Mkuze, South Africa) does not really look any more bearded than many other woodpeckers. The name of the Cardinal Woodpecker (Letaba, South Africa) is misleading, as not all of them are Catholic or even cardinals. It is the most widespread woodpecker in Africa, claims the HBW. ”).

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Birding the Kruger Park (6): Pafuri area part 2

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The Hadeda Ibis is apparently spreading in South Africa and even thriving in places like Johannesburg, living at least partly on dog food. While the park still suffers from an abundance of non-birds, at least some of them are already dead. Thanks for pointing it out though. So, no real need to go to Pafuri to see it.

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Can we talk about Cecil the Lion?

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Animal rights is concerned with individual animals, and their suffering and welfare. Take an example, Tembe Elephant Park in South Africa. I’ve written before at length about how conservation and animal rights , while often drawing on mutual a reverence of nature, are different beasts.

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African Penguins in Peril

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I grew up in one of the most beautiful cities in the world – Cape Town, South Africa. In fact, there is no other region in Africa that offers such a fantastic level of endemism in such an accessible location. Birding Birds penguins South Africa Worldwide Birding Adventures'

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Moorcroft Manor, a Great Place to Lay a Birding Head Down

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Above the gardens a wheedling just fledged Gymnogene begged fro food from its long suffering parent. Trips hotel KwaZulu Natal Natal South Africa' And that’s before you leave the grounds. (I I feel obliged to point out the hotel is very comfortable too, and has excellent wine, food and service).

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