African Wildlife & Environment Issue 84 2023

DESTINATIONS

Bauhinia galpinii commonly known as Pride of De Kaap is found in surrounding hills and flowers mainly throughout summer especially the Shabeni area

In the camp look for African Green Pigeon, Scarlet-chested Sunbird, Retz’s Helmet-shrike, Green-capped Eremomela, Brown-headed Parrot, Cut throat Finch, Red-headed Weaver, and several sunbird species. Black Cuckoo is seen in summer, and Gorgeous Bush Shrike can be heard calling from the dense bush surrounding the camp. The grass in this area is longer, due to the high rainfall and the vegetation is somewhat thicker, making searching for animals a bit of challenge. Despite this, leopard and buffalo are regularly spotted. This is one

Black-crowned Tchagra is typically found in the area. Listen for the call

Golden-tailed Woodpecker, Black-backed Puffback, Green Twinspot, Red-headed Weaver, Blue Waxbill and Arrow-marked Babbler. Woodland Kingfisher and Violet-backed Starling are conspicuous summer visitors that breed in and around the camp.

of the few areas in the park where you’ll find red duiker and diminutive oribi and the region also hosts waterbuck and kudu.

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