Birds

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The Winged Regulars of Nambiti’s Watering Holes

Although it’s now the winter season and some of our migratory species have flown to warmer climates, two very fascinating and beautiful waterscape ‘regulars’ can still be seen occupying sheltered bodies of water lined with trees and vegetation - the Reed Cormorant and the African...

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Vultures: Nature’s Clean-Up Crew

South Africa is home to eight regularly occurring and breeding vulture species, three of which can be found at Nambiti Big 5 Private Game Reserve: The Lappet-Faced vulture, the Cape vulture and the White-Backed vulture. All three of these species are Old World Vultures, which means...

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Eagle at Nambiti Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Bushveld Fishing | African Fish Eagle Adventure

With its distinctive cry, the African Fish Eagle is typically heard more often than it is seen, even described as "the sound of Africa". However, those who were on a recent game drive at Nambiti were treated to a sighting of this magnificent raptor as...

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Nambiti Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Helmeted Guineafowl | Pest Control Crew

No matter where you go on the Reserve, you are bound to run into these comical little characters scurrying through the landscape, creating dust clouds as they go along in search of food! Quite often overlooked, these remarkable fowl are an integral part of Mother...

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