We were down at the beachfront today and this pair of mynah birds was fighting another pair of mynah birds. Is this strange behaviour for these birds? They didn’t even care that a crowd had gathered to watch them!

Bird park in danger
The Hout Bay Wildlife Sanctuary World of Birds is on the verge of closing its doors. The facility is the largest bird park in Africa and has been welcoming visitors for nearly four decades. However, financial constraints may force management to shut its doors. World of Birds spokesperson, Walter Mengold, said over the years they [...]

Hadeeda Suntan
I spotted this hadeeda sunning his wings next to the pool today. Anyone know why they do this?

Garden Wildlife
2 Months ago I added a small still water pond to my garden in the hope of attracting more wildlife. Today I was so excited to be visited by this Wooly Necked Stork who “dropped” in for breakfast. Jean Rodel TREE FROG LANDSCAPES www.treefrogs.co.za

Imfolozi!
Formed in 1895, Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park is the oldest game reserve in Africa. On the way back from Sodwana Bay, we stayed in the southern Imfolozi section for two nights. Check out all the stuff we saw in such a short stay! We also spotted a lioness with her kill, hyenas and a kill (+ [...]
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Viv: What area are you in? are these hardy against fros...
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Viv: Thanks Margaret! I was wondering what it's name w...
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Viv: Have you considered the moringa tree? Very interes...
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Helen McNulty: Makes me want to go to the Bot Gardens, they are b...
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Margaret Burger: I was intrigued as to which plant is called 'Zulu...
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Companion Planting Competition
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Mystery plant
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More Barrier Plants
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Zulu Barbwire
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Chili balls
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