Category: Birding Destinations
A Common Scimitarbill Finds Its Night-Time Roost
As the sun sets, the Common Scimitarbill looks for a safe place to spend the night. Rather than sleeping on an exposed branch, it slips into a natural hollow in the side of a tree, where it’s protected from predators and the elements.
Although its long, curved bill looks impressive, it can’t excavate its own cavity like a woodpecker. Instead, it relies on existing tree hollows, often returning to the same roost night after night.
This remarkable behaviour was beautifully captured in Makuleke, Kruger National Park last night.
A Special Shoebill chick sighting at Mabamba Swamp
Just look what we spotted at Mabamba Swamp on Lake Victoria this morning!
Coming across this Shoebill chick was undoubtedly one of the highlights of our day. There’s something truly special about seeing these magnificent birds in their natural habitat, and getting to spend time watching a young Shoebill was an unforgettable experience.
