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May 17, 2024
As our skipper slowly turns the boat toward the dock along the bank, a flutter of wings catches my attention in the canopy of the adjacent Ana tree. My brain-eye coordination is still set on “bird spotting mode”, even though our water adventure has come to an end for the day. There, in the lofty canopy, I see the characteristic mohawk-style wispy crest of a Turaco.
September 28, 2023
Join Pompie Burger and Travel News Namibia for an expedition beyond the ‘birding’ horizon at Kubu and Kwena in the Zambezi
September 27, 2023
My infamous career as a bird watcher started when I was 24 years old. A very dear and kind friend invited me to go with him and his wife to Ndumo Game Reserve in Northern KwaZulu-Natal. If they told me beforehand that this will end up in a birding trip, I would have refused point blank.
September 5, 2023
Encounter Pale Chanting Goshawks, Namibia's common raptors. Learn about their habits, ringing history, and stunning sightings.
March 7, 2023
Discover the beauty and conservation efforts for vultures in Namibia's Khomas Region. Learn about the challenges faced by Cape Vultures and the efforts to re-establish their population. Join the journey to create a safe haven for these majestic birds and appreciate their symbolic significance in Buddhism.
March 7, 2023
Birding in Namibia: Tips and challenges for identifying avian species. From raptors to nocturnal birds, learn the art of bird identification and spotting. Embrace the rewards of birding in different habitats and optimal times for a fulfilling experience in Namibia's rich avian paradise.
March 7, 2023
Wildlife Delight: Your Comprehensive Checklist for Namib-Naukluft National Park's Birds, Mammals, Reptiles, Insects, and Scorpions. Uncover the park's rich biodiversity, must-see species, and best viewing areas. Prepare for an extraordinary safari experience amidst stunning desert landscapes.
December 5, 2022
Encounter Pale Chanting Goshawks, Namibia's common raptors. Learn about their habits, ringing history, and stunning sightings.
June 29, 2022
These thousands of birds on the water in the middle of nowhere are standing in the shallow water of the pan in the Naye Naye Conservancy close to the north-eastern border with Botswana.
June 1, 2022
I wonder if any of those pioneers in the early 1900s ever saw Barlow’s
Lark (Calendulauda barlowi) at Pomona, or the Dune Lark (C.
erythrochlamys) in the dunes near Lüderitz? Looking at the barren
‘killing fields’ those diamond hunters left behind as memories for
later generations, I doubt it very much. I suppose the diamond’s
blinding effect on your eyes has the same effect on your mind. In
the end, it’s the larks that are still around, and not those diamond
hunters.
June 1, 2022
According to unconfirmed reports the Namibian blue crane population is seriously threatened because of poaching.
March 4, 2022
Rièth van Schalkwyk followed the whim of a family member to break the tradition of Christmas at the seaside, packed the camper for two weeks of slow travel and camped on the banks of the Kavango, Zambezi, Chobe and Kwando to discover the magic of looking closer and staying longer.
October 29, 2021
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April 2, 2020
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Text and Photographs Pompie Burger I don’t like snakes, and I am scared of snakes. The fact that I know Dr Christo Buys, the snake […]
January 8, 2020
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Text and Photographs Pompie Burger [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] As if game drives in a vehicle aren’t bad enough, someone has invented boat trips. The worst part of […]