This is a typical old windmill in Kruger National Park. They don’t all have nests of course
I think this might be a Hamerkop nest. Anyway, this windmill pumps water into a drinking trough for animals.
Between 1930 and 1980 about 300 windmills were erected to attract more game into the area. At first [...]
Pine tree, Mossel Bay, South Africa.
The trees grow like this because of the wind.
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Nylsvley April 30, 2008
Nylsvley Nature Reserve is part of the Nyl Floodplain. This unique area is a RAMSAR site and is one of South Africa’s prime bird-watching spots. Bird list
When the Nyl River floods the reserve becomes a mini-Okavango swamp. Thousands of water birds including rare species breed in the flooded area. The reserve [...]
It’s almost three years ago that we stayed at Satara rest camp. I think we had a bungalow in the A circle. There was a bird bath in the middle, which is great for lazy bird watching in the camp.
Satara sunsets are famous for their beautiful reds. I really need to get back and make [...]
The African penguin has been declared an endangered species.
(via The Penguin Lady)