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Birdlife @ Camp Discovery
Birder's paradise is what people call our resort with over 100 species easily identifiable in a morning of birding.
With a whole lot of resident water bird species on our dams, it is filled with activity on a regular base.
Here are some images that we call "Camp Discovery - Moments" and we are happy to share them with you.
![]() Meyer's ParrotBreeding pair around all weather courts | ![]() European RollerSummer visitors to the resort | ![]() Yellow-billed KiteFrequently visiting the resort |
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![]() South African ShelduckResident on our large dam | ![]() White-bellied SunbirdFrequent visitor to all flora on the resort | ![]() Southern Masked WeaverMale building nest at the Skilpad dam |
![]() Egyptian GoosePerching at the Skilpad dam | ![]() African Green PigeonOccasional visitors to the resort | ![]() Southern PochardResidential on our large dam |
![]() African Pygmy GooseResidential on our large dam | ![]() Helmeted GuineafowlCommon throughout the resort | ![]() Red-headed WeaverVisiting the kids eating area |
![]() Southern Yellow-billed HornbillVery frequent visitors | ![]() African Sacred IbisVisiting the wetland at the obstacle course | ![]() Spur-winged GooseFemale flying over our large dam |
![]() Olive ThrushFrequent visitor at the teagarden | ![]() African Fish EagleOccasional visitor | ![]() Black CrakeResidential to all our dams |
![]() Lilac-breasted RollerCalling for it's mate | ![]() Grey Go-away-birdCommon sighting throughout the resort | ![]() Crested FrancolinFrequently seen throughout the resort |
![]() Crested BarbetFeasting on the Marlothii Aloe flowers | ![]() Blue-Billed TealResident on our large dam | ![]() Pearl-Spotted OwletsJuveniles inside the nest at our Babala village. |
![]() Spur-winged GooseOur resident large male on the dam | ![]() Little Grebe (Dabchick)Frequent visitors to all our dams | ![]() Common MoorhenResident on all our dams, providing constant activity |
![]() Woodland KingfisherFrequent visitors in the summer months | ![]() Marico SunbirdFrequently seen on the Flame of Africa flowers | ![]() White-Faced Whistling DucklingsSpringtime the dams are covered with new life |
![]() Grey HeronResident at most of our dams | ![]() Yellow-billed DuckLanding approach at our big dam | ![]() White-faced Whistling DuckFrequent family disputes daily occurrences |
![]() Knob-billed DuckResident male on our big dam | ![]() Reed CormorantFrequent visitors to our dams | ![]() African Black DuckResident on our big dam |
![]() Blacksmith LapwingCommon visitors to the dams | ![]() African HoopoeFrequently seen as they are common residents | ![]() Fulvous Whistling DuckResident on our big dam |
![]() Black-winged KiteFrequent visitors to the resort | ![]() Common OstrichFrequently seen on game drives | ![]() Southern Red-billed HornbillWith his catch of the day, Commonly seen at our tea garden |
![]() Crowned LapwingCommonly seen all over the resort | ![]() Little Bee-eaterFrequent sightings throughout the resort | ![]() Great EgretWith a catch - frequent visitors to all our dams |
![]() Meyer's ParrotFeeding on the aloe flowers. | ![]() Pied KingfisherResident breeding pair at the Syringa dam | ![]() Black-headed HeronJuvenile bird landing at our large dam |
![]() African Pygmy GooseOne of the males. Residential on our dams | ![]() Greater FlamingoResidential on our large dam | ![]() Green Wood HoopoeFrequent visitors and sights |
![]() Greater FlamingoResidential on our large dam | ![]() African Paradise FlycatcherMale - Frequently seen around our tea garden | ![]() Violet-backed StarlingFrequent visitor and nests around the chalet area |
![]() Magpie ShrikeCommon visitor | ![]() Black-collared BarbetCommonly seen around the tea garden area | ![]() Fork-tailed DrongoFrequent sightings throughout the resort |
![]() Burchell's StarlingCommon sighting on the resort | ![]() Dark-capped BulbulFeeding on the blooming aloes, common sighting | ![]() Red-winged StarlingFeeding on the blooming aloes, frequent visitor |
![]() Red-billed TealResident on our large dam | ![]() Black HeronFrequent visitor to all our dams | ![]() Cape TealFrequently seen on our large dam |
![]() Giant KingfisherFrequent visitor at our large dam | ![]() Malachite KingfisherSpecial sighting, occasionally seen | ![]() Green-backed (Striated) HeronUsing the baiting technique to catch fish at our Skilpad dam |
![]() African DarterCommon sighting at our dams |
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