Nests
Nest building by birds is one of the most interesting features of the animal kingdom. Here are some of the of the many different nest types that can almost be compared to people and their choices of homes. We range from huge to tiny nests, woven nests, and nests that look like they will fall […]
Birds of a Feather
Feathers are unique to birds. Engineered by evolution, their extreme lightness combined with exceptional strength and flexibility make feathers perfect for an animal that flies. Bird feathers are incredibly diverse and specialised structures that play crucial roles in a bird’s life, including flight, display, and coloration. Understanding the anatomy, types, functions, and evolution of feathers […]
The Big Six – Majestic Avians
We have all heard of the term “The Big 5 of Africa”, and this is something all tourists aim to see on their first trip to Africa. The original Big 5 were given to these animals (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo) as hunting a term. They were not the biggest of the mammals that […]
Botswana – An Incredible Wilderness
After a short flight from Hoedspruit, my guests and I met up in Johannesburg. They had flown down from Heathrow overnight, and with only a small time difference and a good sleep on the flight, we were all in high spirits and very excited. We enjoyed a coffee together while catching up as we […]
Taking to feathers
Safari specialist Astrida Sadde has decided to embark on an adventure to South Africa for the last couple of weeks. What no one saw coming was that Astrida you become a very passionate amateur… birder! This week we share with you a selection of some of Astrida’s favorite snaps of our winged friends.
