Welcome to the 34th edition of Shakati Bush Facts. In this edition we will be looking at our friendly resident Blesbok’s. Shakati Private Game Reserve recently acquired a new herd of Blesbok, and we thought it will be our privilege to share some information around the Blesbok.
The Blesbok rams and ewes appear remarkably similar. The following are some identification features for the Blesbok:
Welcome to the 33rd edition of Shakati Bush facts. In this edition we will be looking at one of our silent mysterious nocturnal residents at Shakati – the Spotted Eagle-Owl. If you are extremely lucky then you can spot them in daylight – if you look extremely carefully into the bush.
You will find that the male Spotted Eagle-Owl plumage and colours are slightly different to that of the female Spotted Eagle-Owl. Males are paler than females
Overview
Welcome to the 31st edition of Shakati Bush Facts. In this edition we will be looking at the pyjama-donkey otherwise known as the Plain’s Zebra otherwise known as Burchells Zebra. Our Zebra’s are very shy, and if you are patient and explore our farm to the fullest, then you will definitely spot them.
Identification
Welcome to the 30th edition of Shakati’s Bush Facts. In this edition we will be focusing on the Nyala. The Nyala is one of Shakati Private Game Reserve’s most gentle creatures, and it is always a pleasure to see them. Few people know that the Nyala is a threatened species, but more about this later.
Welcome to the 28th edition of Shakati’s Bush Facts. In this edition, we will be looking at the Fork Tailed Drongo. The Fork Tailed Drongo is one of Shakati’s most active birds which adorn our piece of heaven. The Fork Tailed Drongo is the bird that cries wolf, but more about that later 😊 The Fork Tailed Drongo is described in Roberts 7th edition number under number 541.
Welcome to the 26th edition of Shakati’s Bush Facts. In this special spring edition, we will be looking at some of the spring birds found in our garden. Spring is a time of new life and new possibilities, and we would like to share with you some of the exciting sightings in our garden during September 2017.
Our garden is a great source of food for birds, and is a popular spot for a “quick snack” in the form of berries and insects. Some of the fast-food seeker birds in our garden are listed here
The Arrow Marked Babbler is a very vocal visitor to our garden, and likes to show off its “catch of the day”:
Continue reading BUSH FACTS #26 – SEPTEMBER 2017 SPRING GARDEN BIRDS
Welcome to the 25th edition of Shalati’s Bush Facts. In this edition we will be looking at the Pearl Spotted Owlet. There is resident breeding pairs on Shakati, and is regularly seen in the tress. This article contains some interesting facts about this owl.
Welcome to the 24th edition of Shakati’s Bush Facts. In this edition we will be focusing on the Greater Kudu. These are the majestic warriors of the bush, and have the ability to melt away into the bush.
Welcome to the 23rd edition of Shakati’s Bush Facts. In this edition we will be focusing on the Coqui Francolin. If you stand still for long enough in the bush, you will see the bush come alive. And if you are really lucky, you will see the elusive Coqui Francolin.
Welcome to the 22nd edition of Shakati’s Bush Facts. In this edition we will be focusing on the African Grey Hornbill. Its distinctive call makes the bush seems alive with sound, and thus makes it one of the most sought after birds at Shakati Private Game Reserve. The African Grey Hornbill is a very frequent visitor to Shakati.
You can usually hear the African Grey Hornbill by its piping pee-o pee-o pee-o call.
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