by Louis Jordaan | Jun 9, 2020 | Uncategorised
If you enjoyed the previous series of posts “The Birds are not Locked Down” – you might be thinking about taking up bird watching as a pastime. Bird watching (or birding) encompasses activities such as spotting birds, identifying them and observing...
by Louis Jordaan | May 28, 2020 | Uncategorised
By always being on the lookout for birds, we had a wonderful experience a few days ago! Through a window we noticed a black bird with a prominently curved bill hunting for food in a pepper tree right in front of the house. What a delight! We received a surprise visit...
by Louis Jordaan | May 25, 2020 | Uncategorised
Watch out for birds which, although common in your area, can be difficult to spot. One such bird, although vociferous, is the sombre greenbul (‘gewone willie’), always challenging an adversary, “Willy! Come fight with me!” and then enquiring in a softer tone of voice,...
by Louis Jordaan | May 14, 2020 | Uncategorised
Birdwatching is a hobby everybody can participate in, expert birders, as well as those not so expert… Birds can be observed everywhere – in or from your garden, and even from the comfort of your own home! And quite a variety – birds are not locked down! So, grab your...
by Louis Jordaan | May 4, 2020 | Uncategorised
In the previous installment of Nature Adventures around the House, I walked you through my Miniature Wildlife Park and showed you some of its beautiful creatures. It is not all moonshine and roses for these inhabitants of your garden! As in any game park there...
by Louis Jordaan | Apr 27, 2020 | Uncategorised
Apart from having a real close look at various flowers to appreciate the detail and delicacy… You will find that observing a plant, in particular one in bloom, is like visiting a miniature wildlife park, teeming with “game” species with more than four legs, such as:...
