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. I am sure it has some value, but would I really want to spend a few months or even years on “Ticks on Crested Francolins and on the vegetation on a farm in Limpopo Province, South Africa “ ?

South Africa 147

South Africa Africa Birds Research 147

10,000 Birds

JULY 6, 2013

They did however show an increased incidence of wounds which the birds were thought to maintain and re-open. Birds Red-billed Ox-pecker South Africa' Rhino skin is very tough and despite spending much of their time amongst the thorn bushes, scratches are usually only superficial.

Rhinos 156

Rhinos White Rhinos South Africa Birds 156

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Early starts are the rule when monitoring endagered species in Mkuze Game Reserve, in South Africa, but there’s a particular urgency to this morning’s start. It’s 3:30 AM when the night’s relative tranquility is shattered by the ancient Landranger’s engine roaring to life.

Wolves 189

Wolves Lions Dogs Vet 189

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 3, 2012

These areas, as well as being famous for the afore-mentioned near-endemics, are also home to long isolated populations of birds otherwise only found in East Africa to the north and South Africa to the south. We stopped, wound down the window and started making squeaking sounds by rubbing our fingers over our teeth.

Zimbabwe 194

Zimbabwe Buffalo Mozambique Birds 194

10,000 Birds

APRIL 13, 2015

Ethiopia, a landlocked country situated in the Horn of Africa, has firmly established itself as one of Africa’s top birding destinations. Its great diversity of habitats hosts an incredible bird count of over 900 species, including Africa’s 2nd highest list of endemics and near-endemics (after South Africa).

Ethiopia 241

Ethiopia Sudan Leopards Game 241

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 4, 2022

The Lilac-breasted Roller is the national bird of Kenya, but of course, this does not help it pay its bills in South Africa. .” The Latin species name caudatus does not really mean much – just that it has a tail. Thanks for pointing that out. The Magpie Shrike looks like a magpie but is a proper shrike.

Swaziland 147

Swaziland Landlord Birds Sweden 147