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Trip Reports
BIRD LIST.
All species seen by all except as follows.
(L) = Leader only.
(H) = Heard only.
PENGUINS
African Penguin (Spheniscus demersus) Dozens seen at the rather zoo-like Simon’s Bay reserve. We also saw them at the more pleasant Betty’s Bay reserve with probably over a thousand or so present. They were accompanied by Bank, Crowned and Cape Cormorants and Cape fur Seals.
GREBES
Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) Hundreds at Rondevleit reserve in Capetown.
Little Grebe (Tachypabtus ruficollis) Seen at sites throughout.
Great-crested Grebe (Podiceps cristata) A few seen at widely scattered sites.
GANNETS
Cape Gannet (Morus capensis) Hundreds at Lambert’s Bay nesting colony. An amazing spectacle. Several other groups around Capetown .
CORMORANTS
Bank Cormorant (Phalacrocorax neglectus) Very few seen. Up to twenty five seen at Stoney point near Betty’s Bay.
Cape Cormorant (Phalacrocorax capensis) Common at Lambert’s Bay and Stoney point
Crowned Cormorant (Phalacrocorax coronatus) Common at Stoney point. A few seen at Lambert’s Bay
Reed Cormorant (Phalacrocorax africanus) Commonly seen at inland waterbodies.
White-breasted Cormorant (Phalacrocorax lucidus) Common. Split from Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) of the northern hemisphere.
DARTERS
African Darter (Anhinga rufa) Common in the west along all watercourses.
PELICANS
Pink-backed Pelican (Pelecanus rufescens) 1 St Lucia, common Musi pan near Mkuze NP.
White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) 20 in Rondevleit.
White Pelican
WILDFOWL
Spur-winged Goose (Plectropterus gambensis) See throughout south-west.
White-faced Whisting-duck (Dendrocygna viduata) 1 Rondevleit
South African Shelduck (Tadorna cana) Fairly common on small ponds throughout the western Cape. A few near Underberg.
Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) Abundant.
Comb Duck (Sarkidiornis melanotus) 1 Musi Pan, several in Mkuze NP on one of the pans.
Red-billed Teal (Anas erythrorhynchus) Fairly common around Capetown
Hottentot Teal (Anas hottentota) Small flocks on Musi pan.
Yellow-billed Duck (Anas undulata) Small numbers throughout.
Cape Teal (Anas capensis) A pair at Upington. Common at Rondevleit
Cape Shovelor (Anas smithii) Common at Rondevleit.
Southern Pochard (Netta erythropthalma) Common at Rondevleit and near Underberg, Good to see this species in numbers as they have all but disappeared in South America.
Maccoa Duck (Oxyura maccoa) Seen in the Capetown area.
White-backed Duck (Thalassornis leuconotus) 1 at Rondevleit, 2 pairs near Underberg.
African Pygmy Goose (Nettapus auritas) Up to 25 on Musi Pan.
African Pygmy Goose
FLAMINGOS
Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) A small flock near St Helena.
Lesser Flamingo (Phoenicopterus minor) Up to 25 seen at the West Coast National Park.
HERONS
Black Egret (Egretta ardesiaca) 1 at Musi pan.
Little Egret (Egretta garzetta)
Great Egret (Egretta alba)
Intermediate Egret (Egretta intermedia) A few at Rondevleit
Cattle Egret (Bulbulculus ibis) Common
Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) A few throughout.
Black-headed Heron (Ardea melanocephala) A few throughout.
Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea) 1 Rondevleit.
Goliath Heron (Ardea goliath) 2 Musi pan.
Squacco Heron (Ardeola ralliodes) 2 at Musi pan
Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) A few at Rondevleit.
Green-backed Heron (Butorides striatus) 1 along Saie river in Kruger.
STORKS AND IBISES
White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) A few seen in the east.
Wooly-necked Stork (Ciconia episcopus) Common in east
Yellow-billed stork (Mycteria ibis) Fairly common in Mkhuze and Kruger.
Openbill Stork (Anastomus lamelligerus) Common at Mkuze and Kruger.
Saddlebill Stork (Epihippiorhynchus senegale) 2 Kruger NP.
Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) Fairly common.
Hadeda Ibis (Bostrychia hagedash) Abundant.
Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus) Abundant.
Southern Bald Ibis
Southern Bald Ibis (Geronticus calvus) 5 seen just inside the border of Lesotho.
Hammerkop (Scopus umbretta) 1 at Augrabies NP.
African Spoonbill (Platalea alba) Several seen around Cape Town, 2 near Underberg.
Marabou Stork (Leptophilus crumenifrons) Common in Kruger.
VULTURES
Lammergier – digiscope record shot
Lammergier (Gypaetus barbartus) A superb pair with a large nestling in Lesotho. We watched these bird while enjoying a late lunch.
African White-backed Vulture (Gyps africanus) A few in Mkuze NP.
Cape Vulture (Gyps coprotheres) 10 seen at Potberg. Severla small groups around Underberg and in Lesotho.
Lappet-faced Vulture (Torgos trochliotus) Common in Kruger.
Hooded Vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus) Several pairs seen in Kruger.
RAPTORS
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) Several in east.
Black-shouldered Kite (Elanus caeruleus) Fairly common.
Gymnogene (Polyboroides typus) 1 near Eshowe.
African fish Eagle (Haliatus vocifer) 2 at deHoop, 1 Mtunzini. Others in north east.
Yellow-billed Kite (Milvus parasitus) Common.
Black Sparrowhawk (Accipiter melanoleucos) 1 deHoop. 1 Xumeni forest, 1 Waakestroom.
African Goshawk (Accipiter tachiro) 1 Xumeni forest, 1 Mkhuze.
Shikra (Accipiter badius) 1 seen Ingeli forest. 1 pair seen in Mkhuze.
Little Sparrowhawk (Accipiter minullus) 1 in Sand Forest lodge, 1 Kruger.
Pygmy Falcon (Polyhierax semitorquatus) A pair midway between Augrabies and Pofadder.
Jackal Buzzard (Buteo rufofuscos) Common.
Steppe Buzzard (Buteo. B. vulpinus) Common.
Brown Snake Eagle (Circaetus cinereus) 2 in Kruger.
Black-breasted Snake-Eagle (Circaetus pectoralis) 1 Spitskop reserve.
Southern Banded Snake-Eagle (Circaetus fasciolatus) 1 Musi pan.
Bateleur (Terethopius ecaudatus) Common in Kruger.
Long-crested Eagle (Lophaetus occipitsalis) A few seen in the east.
Booted Eagle (Hieraatus pennatus) 1 near Springbok and a few near Capetown
African Hawk Eagle (Hieraaatus fasciatus) 1 in Kruger near Oliphants river.
Wahlberg’s Eagle (Hieraatus wahlbergi) Common in east.
African Crowned Eagle (Stephanoaetus coronatus) 1 adult displaying at Oribi gorge reserve. 1 adult on a nest at the Dlinza forest.
Martial Eagle (Polematus bellicosus) 1 near Mkuze, 1 near Orphen in Kruger NP.
Black Eagle (Aquila verreauxi) 1 pair with young just outside Springbok, 1 near Clan William and another at Lydenburg.
Steppe Eagle (Aquila nipalensis) 2 near Waakestoom.
Tawny Eagle (Aquila rapax) Common in Kruger.
Lesser-spotted Eagle (Aquila pomarina) Good numbers in Kruger feedingo on caterpillars.
Pale-chanting Goshawk (Meliarax canorus) Common in the west.
Dark-chanting Goshawk (Meliarax metabates) 1 seen near Trackers inn.
Lizard Buzzard (Kaupifalco monogrammicus) 1 at Sand Forest lodge.
Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourous) 1 at the marsh at Waakestroom.
Black Harrier (Circus maurus) 1 near Springbok, 8 in West coast National park, 1 at the deHoop National Park.
African Marsh Harrier (Cicus ranivorus) 1 West Coast NP, 1 near Underberg.
Secretarybird (Sagittarius serpentarius) A pair near Waakestoom.
FALCONS
Peregrine (Falco peregrinus minor) 1 Augrabies NP. This rather smasll subspecies may well warrant full species status.
Lanner Falcon (Falco biarmicus) 1 north of Cape Town, 1 near West Coast NP, Waakerstroom.
Bat Hawk (Machieramphus alcinus) 1 pair near Polokwane at a nest. We had fantastic views of this rather enigmatic species that is certialy becoming rather hard to find.
Taita Falcon (Falco fasciinucha) After some frustrating moments in the thick fog we finally saw a pair of this also rather uncommon species.
Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumani) Several seen near Waakestroom.
Rock Kestrel (Falco rupicollis) Small numbers throughout.
Greater Kestrel (Falco rupicoloides) A few seen in the northern drier areas.
GAMEBIRDS
Swainson’s Francolin (Francolinus swainsonii) Common in Kruger.
Cape Francolin (Francolinus capensis) Common from West Coast National park south to Cape town.
Natal Francolin (Francolinus natalensis) 1 seen south of Durban. Common in Kruger.
Red-necked Francolin (Francolinus afer) 2 seen in the Xumeni forest near Underberg.
H-Redwing Francolin (Francolinus levaillantii) Heard only near Waakestroom.
Greywing Francolin (Francolinus africanus) 1 near springbok, several seen in the deHoop Reserve.
Crested Francolin (Francolinus sephaena) Several pairs near Sand Forest lodge and in Kruger.
Common Quail (Coturnix coturnix) 1 near Oribi gorge, other heard Underberg. 1 St Lucia.
Hottentot Buttonquail (Turnix hottentota) 1 flushed east of Betty’s Bay. A very infrequently seen species we were very lucky to find.
Helmeted Guineafowl (Numida meleagris) Commonly seen.
Crested Guineafowl
Crested Guineafowl (Guttera pucherani) Common in Mkuze.
CRANES
Crowned Crane (Balearicas regulorum) Several pairs around Underberg.
Wattled Crane (Grus carunculatus) 2 pairs seen near Underberg.
Blue Crane (Anthropides paradisea) several seen near West Coast National Park, abundant on the Overberg. A single pair seen near Underberg and failry common around Waakestroom.
OSTRICHES
Ostrich (Struthio camelus) Seen throughout western Cape.
RAILS
Buff-spotted Flufftail (Sarothrura elegans) 1 seen crossing the road at Xumeni.
Black Crake (Amauornis flavirostris) Heard at Rondevleit. Seen well in Kruger.
African Rail (Rallus caerulescens) 1 seen and many heard at Waakestroom.
Purple Gallinule (Porphyrio porphyrio) Seen at Rondevleit in Capetown and in the north-east.
Common Moorhen (Gallinula chlorops) Seen throughout on small ponds.
Red-knobbed Coot (Fulica cristata) Common
BUSTARDS
All ten of the regions Bustards species seen!!!
Kori Bustard (Ardeotis kori) 3 Spitskop private reserve and 1 female in Kruger.
Denham’s Bustard
Denham’s Bustard (Neottis denhami) 7 seen near deHoop NP, 7 seen near Underberg. On both occasions males were watched displaying. Also two seen near Waakestroom at the Burrows Korhaaan site.
Ludwig’s Bustard (Neottis ludwigii) 4 seen along the road from Pofadder to Springbok.
Red-crested Korhaan (Eupodotis ruficrista) Several see and heard in Kruger.
Black-bellied Korhaan (Eupodotis melanogaster) 1 Mkuze NP, 1 near Waakestroom at the Burrow’s Korhaan site. Another pair found in the Kruger NP (see photos).
Burrows Korhaan (Eupodotis burrowii) 7 seen near Dierkiesdorp east of Waakestroom and several others heard. This can be a hard species to see. Of the 7 we saw 6 were feeding at termites erupting from their mounds. A very pretty little species.
Karoo Korhaan (Eupodotis vigorsii) 5 seen in the course of our journey from Poffader to Springbok.
Blue Korhaan (Eupodotis caerulescens) Common around Waakestroom.
Northern Black Korhaan
Northern Black Korhaan Eupodotis afraoides) Common at Spitskop private, where numerous individuals watched displaying in the late afternoon.
Southern Black Korhaan (Eupadotis afra) Up to 4 at the West Coast NP. 1 bird watched displaying.
WADERS
Avocet (Recurvirostra avocetta)
Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantpous)
African Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus moquini) A few pairs near Cape Town.
African Jacana (Actophilornis africanus) Common Mkuze NP.
Collared Pratincole (Glareola pratincola) Musi pan.
Burchell’s Courser (Cursorius rufus) A pair near Pofadder.
Double-banded Courser (Rhinoptilus africanus) A pair Spitskop and another near Pofadder.
Water Dikkop (Burhinus africanus) 3 at Musi pan, 1 Mkuze NP, several pairs in Kruger along the larger rivers.
Spotted Dikkop (Burhinus capensis) 3 at Sand forest lodge.
Blacksmith Plover (Vanellus armatus) Common along rivers.
White-crowned Plover (Vanellus albiceps) Several seen along the Oliphants river.
Crowned plover (Vanellus coronatus) Common in open areas.
Lesser Black-winged Plover (Vanellus lugubris) 4 near Sand Forest lodge.
Wattled Plover (Vanellus senegalensis) Several pairs around Waakestroom.
Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula)
Three-banded Plover (Charadrius tricollaris)
Kittlitz’s Plover (Charadrius pecuarius)
White-fronted Plover (Charadrius marginatus)
Lesser Sand Plover (Charadrius mongolus) 2 along False Bay coastline.
Grey Plover (Pluviais squatarola)
Pacific Golden Plover (Pluvialis pacificus) 1 at Musi pan. A vagrant we were taken to see!!
Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatalis)
Greenshank (Tringa nebularia)
Terek Sandpiper (Xenus cinerea) 1 St Lucia.
Wood Sandpiper (Tringa glareola) Several Musi pan.
Common Sandpiper (Tringa hypoleuca)
Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus)
Curlew (Numenius arquata)
Knot (Calidris canuta)
Ruff (Philomachus pugnax)
Little Stint (Calidris minuta)
Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea)
Sanderling (Calidris alba)
Turnstone (Arenaria interpres)
Greater Painted Snipe (Rostraltula bengalensis) 1 along Oliphants river crossing.
Ethiopian Snipe (Gallinago nigripennis) Common in the vleis around Waakestroom
GULLS AND TERNS
Cape Gull (Larus vetula) Common along the coast.
Hartlaub’s Gull (Larus hartlaubi) Fairly common.
Grey-headed Gull (Larus cirrocephalus)
Sandwich Tern (Sterna sandvicensis)
Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia)
Lesser-crested Tern (Sterna bengalensis)
Swift Tern (Sterna bergi)
Common Tern (Sterna hirundo)
Damara Tern (Hirundo balnearum) 1 bird on a spit at West Coast National Park.
White-winged Black Tern (Chlidonius leupoterus)
Whiskered Tern (Chlidonius hybridus)
Arctic Skua (Stercorarius parasiticus) Several seen at Lambert’s Bay.
PETRELS AND SHEARWATERS
White-chinned Petrel (Procellaria aequinoctialis) Several seen off Lambert’s Bay.
Sooty Shearwater (Puffinus griseus) Common off coast at Lambert’s Bay.
SANDGROUSE
Namaqua Sandgrouse (Pterocles namaqua) A few around Poffader.
PIGEONS
Rock Dove (Columba livia) Common in cities.
Speckled Pigeon (Columba guinea) Common
Rameron Pigeon (Columba arquatrix) Seen at several sites.
African Mourning Dove (Streptopelia decipiens) Common at Satara camp in Kruger.
Red-eyed Dove (Streptopelia torquata) Common.
Cape Turtle-dove (Streptopelia capicola) Common.
Laughing Dove (Streptopelia senegalensis) Common .
African Green Pigeon (Treron calva) Seen at a few sites in the east.
Emerald Spotted Dove (Turtur chacospilos) Common in the east.
Namaqua Dove (Oena capensis) Common in the north-west. Uncommon elsewhere.
Cinnamon Dove (Apolpelia larvata) 1 Eshowe forest, 1 Ongoye forest
PARROTS
Cape Parrot (Poicephalus robustus) 2 Ingeli forest, 12 at Xumeni forest. Several pairs seen prospecting for nest holes at Xumeni. An endangered bird with no more than 1200 surviving.
Brown-headed Parrot (Poicephalus cryptoxanthus) Common at Satara camp in Kruger.
TURACOS
Kynsna Turaco (Turaco corythaix) Common at Oribi.
Livingstone’s Turaco (Turaco livingstonii) Common at St Lucia.
Purple-crested Turaco (Turaco porphyreolophus ) Common around Durban and Mkuze.
Grey Go-away Bird
Grey Go-away Bird (Corythaxoides concolor) Several in Johannesburg. Very common in Kruger.
CUCKOOS
African Cuckoo (cuculus gularis) 1 seen and several heard in Kruger.
Red-chested Cuckoo (Cuculus solitarius) Several seen in east.
Jacobin Cuckoo (Clamator jacobinus) Common in Kruger.
Striped Cuckoo (Clamator levaillanti) 1 Kruger. A very smart looking cuckoo.
Emerald Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx cupreus) Seen Xumeni forest and Sand Forest lodge. A stunning cuckoo.
Klass’s Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx klass) Seen and heard in the east.
Diederic Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx caprius) Seen and heard frequently in the east.
Burchell’s Coucal (Centropus superciliosus) Common in east.
Green Malkoha (Ceuthmochanes aureus) Several heard and one seen near St Lucia.
OWLS
Spotted Eagle (Bubo africanus) Seen at several sites throughout.
Cape Eagle Owl (Bubo capensis) 1 near Springbok
African Scops Owl (Otus senegalensis) Seen at Satara camp in Kruger.
Pearl-spotted Owlet (Glaucidium perlatum) Seen in Kruger.
NIGHTJARS
Fiery-necked Nightjar (Caprimulgus pectoralis) 1 at Sand Forest lodge.
SWIFTS
Black Swift (Apus barbartus) Common around Capetown and Waakestroom.
Bradfield’s Swift (Apus bradfieldi) 2 seen near Pofadder
Alpine Swift (Apus melba) Common.
White-rumped Swift (Apus caffer)
Horus Swift (Apus horus) Seen at St Lucia and de Hoop.
Little Swift (Apus affinis)
African Palm Swift (Cypsiurus parvus)
MOUSEBIRDS
Speckled Mousebird (Colius striatus)
White-backed Mousebird (Colius colius) Common in the west.
Red-faced Mousebird (Colius indicus) Seen in Johannesburg and in the east.
TROGONS
Narina Trogon
Narina Trogon (Apaloderma narina) Common in the Oribi forest gorge, at Eshowe Forest and Ngoye Forest.
ROLLERS
Purple Roller (Coracius naevia) Common in Kruger.
Broad-billed Roller (Eurstomus glaucurus) Several seen in Mkuze.
Lilac-breasted Roller (Coracius caudata) 1 Mkuze NP.
HOOPOES AND WOODHOOPOES
African Hoopoe (Upupa africanus)
Red-billed Woodhoopoe (Phoeniclus purpureus) Common
Scimitar-billed Woodhoopoe (Phoeniclus cyanomelas) A few seen in Upington and Mkuze NP.
KINGFISHERS
Malachite Kingfisher (Alcedo cristata)
Pygmy Kingforest (Ispidina picta) 1 in Mkuze, a pair in Kruger. A superb little bird.
Brown-hooded Kingfisher (Halyon albiventris) Fairly common.
Striped Kingfisher (Halcyon chelicut)
Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) Seen throughout.
Giant Kingfisher (Ceryle maxima) Singles seen throughout.
BEE-EATERS
European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) Common.
White-fronted Bee-Eater (Merops bullockoides) Several pairs along the Oliphants river in Kruger.
Little Bee-eater (Merops pusilla) A few in Mkuze.
Swallow-tailed Bee-eater (Merops hirundineus) A few in Augrabies NP.
HORNBILLS
Trumpeter Hornbill (Bycanistes bucinator) Common in the east.
Crowned Hornbill (Tockus alboterminatus) Common in the east.
Grey Hornbill (Tokus nasutus) Common in Kruger.
Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill (Tokus leucomelas) Seen in Mkuze and Kruger.
Southern Red-billed Hornbill (Tokus erythrorhynchus) Common in Kruger.
Southern Ground Hornbill
Southern Ground Hornbill (Bucorvus leadbeateri) 1 Ingeli forest, 1 near Ongoya forest. Several groups in Kruger.
HONEYGUIDES
Lesser Honeyguide (Indicator minor) Seen at Augrabies NP and Mkuze NP.
Greater Honeyguide (Indicator indicator) A couple seen in Mkuze.
BARBETS
White-eared Barbet (Stactolaema leucotis ) Common on the north-east coast.
Black-collared Barbet (Lybius torquatus) Fairly common in the east.
Green Barbet (Cryptolybia woodwardi) A pair seen in the Ongoye forest. A very localised bird found only in this tiny forest in South Africa.
Crested Barbet (Trachphonus vaillantii) Common.
Golden-rumped Tinkerbird (Pogoniulus bilineatus) Seen commonly in the east.
Red-fronted Tinkerbird (Pogoniulus pusillus) Common in the east.
Acacia Pied Barbet (Lybius leucomelas) Common.
WOODPECKERS
Ground Woodpecker (Geocolaptes olivaceus) Seen Partridge point near Capetown and commonly at Sani Pass
Red-throated Wryneck (Jynx ruficollis) Seen at Sani pass and near Ingeli.
Olive Woodpecker (Mesopicos griseocephalus) A few seen at Undergerg.
Bearded Woodpecker (Thripius namaquaas) A pair in Satara camp in Kruger.
Kynsna Woodpecker (Campethera notata) 1 seen at the deHoop Reserve and another heard at the same site.
Cardinal Woodpecker (Dendropicos fuscescens ) Common.
Golden-tailed Woodpecker (Campethera abingoni) Common.
LARKS
Flappett Lark (Mirafra rufocinnamomea) A pair in Kruger.
Agulhas Clapper Lark (Mirafra marjorisae) Fairly common at the Potberg reserve.
Eastern Clapper Lark (Mirafra fasciolata) 2 seen in Spitskop reserve.
Thick-billed Lark (Galerida magnirostris) Not uncommon throughout.
Rufous-naped Lark (Mirafra africana) A few in the eastern region.
Eastern Long-billed Lark (Certhilauda semitorquata) Seen around Waakestroom.
Agulhas Long-billed Lark (Certhilauda brevirostris) Common near Potberg reserve.
Karoo Long-billed Lark (Certhilauda subcoronata) Common near Pofadder.
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Sabota (Bradfield’s) Lark (Mirafra sabota bradfieldi)
Sabota Lark (Mirafra sabota) The form bradfieldi common around Upington and Pofadder. Nominate seen in Kruger.
Sabota Lark (Mirafra s. sabota )
Karoo Lark (Certhilauda albescens) A few seen at the West Coast NP.
Spike-heeled Lark (Cherosomanes albofasciates) Fairly common in Spitskop reserve and around Waakestroom.
Rudd’s Lark
Rudd’s Lark (Heteromirafra rudii ) 1 seen well near Waakestroom.
Botha’s Lark
Botha’s Lark (Calandrella fringillaris) Several pairs around Waakestroom.
Pink-billed Lark (Calandrella conirostris) A pair near Waakestroom.
Red-capped Lark (Calandrella cinerea) Common.
Fawn-coloured Lark (Mirafra africanoides) Seen in the Spitskop reserve.
Stark’s Lark (Calandrella starki) 1 north of Pofadder.
Sclater’s Lark (Calandrella sclateri) 1 south of Pofadder on the quartzite plains.
Grey-backed Finchlark (Eremopterix verticalis) Common around Pofadder.
MARTINS AND SWALLOWS
Mosque Swallow (Hirundo senegalensis) A few seen in Kruger where apparently spreading.
Red-breasted Swallow (Hirundo semirufa) Common near St Lucia.
Greater Striped Swallow (Hirundo cucullata) Common in the east.
Lesser-striped Swallow (Hirundo abyssinica) Common throughout.
Blue Swallow (Hirundo atrocaeruleus) 3 seen near Ingeli forest.
Wire-tailed Swallow (Hirundo smithii) Several seen in Kruger.
Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) Common.
Pearl-breasted Swallow (Hirundo dimidiatus) A few seen near Potberg and others north of Capetown.
White-throated Swallow (Hirundo albigularis) Common.
Black saw-wing Swallow (Psalidoprocne holomelas) Common in the east.
Banded Martin (Riparia cincta)
African Rock Martin (Hirundo fuligula)
South African Cliff Swallow (Hirundo spilodera) Numerous only around Waakestroom.
African Brown-throated Martin (Riparia spilodera)
PIPITS AND WAGTAILS
African Pied Wagtail (Motacilla aguimp)
Cape Wagtail (Motacilla capensis)
Mountain Wagtail (Motacilla clara) A pair in Durban in the hotel gorunds.
Mountain Pipit (Anthus hoeschi) Several pairs with one nest found above Sani pass.
Buffy Pipit (Anthus vaalensis) 1 seen near the Oribi gorge.
Plain-backed Pipit (Anthus leucophrys) 2 en route to St lucia.
Grassveld Pipit (Anthus cinnamomeus) Common.
Long-billed Pipit (Anthus similis)
African Rock pipit (Anthus crenatus) Several heard singing and one seen in Lesotho. The distinctive posture of the makes when singing was noted at some distance. A tricky little bird to actually find.
Yellow-breasted Pipit (Anthus chloris) Several individuals seen near Underberg and others at Waakestroom.
Yellow-throated Longclaw (Macronyx crocius) Common around St Lucia.
Orange-throated Longclaw (Macronyx capensis) Seen at numerous localities from Capetown to Waakestroom.
CUCKOOSHRIKES
Grey Cuckooshrike (Coracina Caesia) Fairly common in the east
Black Cuckooshrike (Coracina flava) Several birds seen in Mkuze.
BULBULS
Cape Bulbul (Pycnonotus capensis) Common in south-west
Red-eyed Bulbul (Pycnonotus nigricans) Common in north west.
Dark-capped Bulbul (Pycnonotus tricolor) Common throughout east
Bush Blackcap (Lioptilus nigricapillus) Seen near Underberg.
Yellow-spotted Nicator (Nicator gularis) Common in Mkuze and Sand Forest lodge. 1 seen very and the lodge.
Sombre Bulbul (Andropadus importunus) Comon in the east.
Terrestrial Bulbul (Phyllastrephus terrestris) Common from Durban eastwards in thick scrub.
Yellow-bellied Bulbul (Chlorocichla flaviventris) Common from St Lucia to Mkuze.
SHRIKES
Fiscal Shrike (Lanius collaris) Very commonly seen throughout the open habitats of the country.
Long-tailed Shrike (Corvinella melanoleuca) Common in Kruger.
Southern Boubou (Laniarius ferrugineus) Common.
Three-streaked Tchagra (Tchagra australis) A pair seen in Mkuze, others in Kruger.
Black-crowned Tchagra (Tchagra senegala) Several in Kruger.
Southern Tchagra (Tchagra tchagra) 2 seen at the deHoop reserve.
Bokmakierie (Telphorus zeylonus) common.
Gorgeous Bush Shrike (Telephorus quadricolorus) Common in Mkuze. Several seen around the sand forest lodge.
Grey-headed Bush-Shrike (Melaconotus blanchoti) Several in Kruger.
Olive Bush Shrike (Telephorus olivaceus) A tricky customer. Eventually we pinned one down in the Xumeni forest. Subsequently another seen near Polokwane.
Orange-breasted Bush-Shrike (Telphorus sulphureopectus) Commonly heard and several seen in Mkuze, Sand Forest lodge and Kruger.
White-crowned Shrike (Eurocephalus anguitimens) A pair in Kruger.
White Helmetshrike (Pronops plamatus) Many flocks in Mkuze and Kruger.
Black-backed Puffback (Dryoscopia cubia) Common in east.
Brubru (Nilaus afer) 1 Augrabies NP, common in Mkuze.
Red-billed Helmetshrike (Pronops retzii) Common in Kruger.
THRUSHES AND CHATS
H – Orange Thrush (Turdus gurneyi) Heard near Polokwane.
Olive Thrush (Turdus olivaceus) Common in Capetown
Karoo Thrush (Turdus smithii) Very common from Upington south to Clan William.
Kurrichane Thrush (Turdus libyona) Several Sand Forest lodge.
Spotted Ground Thrush (Turdus fisheri) Several seen at Eshowe forest.
Groundscraper Thrush (Turdus litsitsirupa) 1 seen in Kruger and another near Polokwane.
Cape Rock Thrush (Monticola rupestris)
Sentinel Rock thrush (Monticola explorator) 1 near Betty’s Bay and several pairs Underberg and Waakestroom.
Short-toed Rock Thrtush (Monticola brevipes) 1 seen near Augrabies NP.
Cape Rockjumper (Chaetops rupestris) 2 pairs seen near Betty’s Bay.
Orange-breasted Rockjumper (Chaetops aurantius) Common on Sani pass.
Buff-streaked Chat (Oenanthe bifasciata) Several seen on Sani pass.
Capped Wheatear (Oenanthe pileata) Fairly common throughout west.
Familiar Chat (Cercomela familiaris) Common in the west.
Stonechat (Saxicola torquata) Very common.
Sicklewinged Chat (Cercomela sinuata) Common in Karoo and at Sani pass.
Karoo Chat (Cercomela schlegelii) Common around Pofadder.
Anteating Chat (Mermecocichla formicivora) Fairly common throughout.
Mountain Chat (Oenanthe monticola) Seen in many locations from Upington to Clan William.
Chorister Robin Chat (Cossypha dichroa) Seen at Xumeni forest.
Natal Robin Chat (Cossypha natalensis) Common around Durban and seen in Mkuze.
Heuglin’s Robin Chat (Cossypha heuglini) Common at the Skakhuza camp.
Cape Robin Chat (Cossypha caffra) Common throughout.
White-throated Robin (Cossypha humeralis) Seen in Kruger at several localities.
White-starred Robin (Pogonocichla stellata) 1 pair seen in Xumeni forest.
Brown Scrub Robin (Erythropygia signata) 1 seen in St Lucia.
Karoo Scrub Robin (Erythropygia coryphaeus ) Common in the west.
White-browed Scrub Robin (Erythropygia leucophrys) Seen in Mkuze.
Kalahari Scrub Robin (Erythropygia paena ) Seen at Spitskop reserve.
FLYCATCHERS
Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata) Another northern migrant.
Blue grey Flycatcher (Muscicapa caerulescens) Seen in the Oribi gorge NP and in Kruger.
Dusky Flycatcher (Muscicape adusta) Several pairs seen at locations from Capetown to Mkuze and Kruger.
Fan-tailed Flycatcher (Mytoparus plumbea) A pair seen in Mkuze NP. A species reminiscent of the new world Gnatcatchers.
Fairy Flycatcher (Stenosticta scira) Seen near Springbok, also in a canyon near Clan william and at Sani pass
Mouse-coloured Flycatcher (Melaeornis pallidus) Several pairs seen in Mkuze NP.
Marico flycatcher (Melaeornis mariquensis) A single bird seen near Orphen gate in Kruger NP.
Chat Flycatcher (Melaeornis infuscatus) Seen only in Spitkop reserve and near Pofadder.
Black Flycatcher (Melaeornis pammellaina) Common from Oribi gorge eastwards. A nest found at Sand Forest lodge.
Fiscal Flycatcher (Sigelus silens) Small numbers throughout.
Cape Batis (Batis capensis) Several pairs seen from Cape town to Xumeni forest.
Pririt Batis (Batis pririt) Common from Augrabies NP to Springbok.
Chinspot Batis (Batis molitoe ) A pair seen in Mkuze.
Woodward’s Batis (Batis woodwardi) A pair seen near Cape Vidal.
Paradise Flycatcher (Tersiphone viridis) Commonly seen from Capetown to Mkuze.
Blue-mantled Crested Flycatcher (Trochocercus cyanomelas) A pair seen in St Lucia, another along the Mkuze river and another at the Sand forest lodge.
Wattle-eyed Flycatcher (Platysteira pelata) A pair seen in St Lucia.
BABBLERS
Arrow-marked Babbler (Turdoides jardineii) Common around Musi pan.
WARBLERS
Wing-snapping (Ayres) Cisticola (Cisticola ayresii) Heard and seen just outside Waakerstroom.
Pale-crowned Cisticola (Cisticola brunnescens) Heard and seen just outside Waakerstroom very near above species.
Fan-tailed Cisticola (Cisticola juncidus) Common.
Neddicky (Cisticola fulvicapilla) Seen at several localities from Oribi gorge eastwards.
Rattling Cisticola (Cisticola chinians) Seen near Oribi gorge and in the Mkuze NP.
Grey-backed Cisticola (Cisticola subruficapilla) Very common from the arid areas around Upington tp Capetown.
Croaking Cisticola (Cisticola natalensis) 1 seen near Oribi gorge and others along our route to Cape Vidal.
Wailing Cisticola (Cisticola lais) A pair were seen along the Sani pass road.
Black-backed Cisticola (Cisticola galactotes) Seen at the Musi pan.
Red-faced Cisticola (Cisticola erythrops) Several seen along the Mkuze river near the Musi pan.
Levaillant’s Cisticola (Cisticola pipiens) Common in damp areas.
Rufous-eared Warbler (Malacorus pectoralis) Common in Spitskop reserve.
Karoo Prinia (Prinia maculosa) Common in the west.
Drakensberg Prinia (Prinia hypoxantha) A few pairs seen around Underberg.
Tawny-flanked Prinia (Prinia subflava) Common from Duran eastwards.
Black-chested Prinia (Prinia flavicans) A few seen at Spitskop.
Victorin’s Warbler (Bradypterus victorini) Common at Harold Porter’s Botanical gardens near Betty’s Bay.
Dark-capped Yellow Warbler (Chloroptera natalensis) 1 seen near Underberg.
Barratt’s Warbler (Bradypterus barratti) Common from Ingeli forest throughout the mist belt forest.
Little Rush Warbler (Bradypterus barboecala) Common around Capetown. Also called African Sedge Warbler
European Marsh Warbler (Acrocpehalus palustris) Seen in Kruger.
African Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus baeticatus) Common in reed beds from Upington southwards.
Lesser Swamp Warbler (Acrocephalus gracilirostris) Common at Rondevleit.
Olive-tree Warbler (Hippolais olivatorum) 1 seen in Kruger.
Willow Warbler (Phylloscopus trochilirostris) Common in Kruger.
Burnt-necked Eremomela (Eremomela usticollis) Several pairs found in Kruger.
Yellow-bellied Eremomela (Eremomela icteropygialis) Seen in Spitskop reserve.
Karoo Eremomela (Eremomela gregalis) A pair seen near Springbok.
Cinnamon-breasted Warbler (Euryptila subcinnamomeus) A pair seen 40km before Pofadder.
Green-backed Camaroptera (Camaroptera brachyura ) Seen in the east from Ingeli forest eastwards.
Cape Grassbird (Spenoeacus afer) Common in open grassy areas.
Chestnut-vented Titbabbler (Parisoma caeruleuam) Seen in Spitskop reserve.
Layard’s Titbabbler (Parisoma layardii) Common near Springbok and in Lesotho.
Long-billed Crombec (Sylvietta rufescens) Common in the east.
Yellow-breasted Apalis (Aoalis flavida) Common in the east.
Bar-throated Apalis (Apalis thoracica) Several in Ingeli forest and other mist belt forest sites.
Rudd’s Apalis (Apalis ruddi) Common at Mkhuze NP.
Yellow-throated Woodland Warbler (Phylloscopus ruficapilla) Several seen in Ingeli forest and also at Xumeni.
TITS
Southern Grey Tit (Parus afer) Seen in the West Coast NP and in Lesotho.
Southern Black Tit (Parus niger) Commonly seen from Oribi gorge eastwards.
Cape Penduline Tit (Anthoscopus miniatus) A pair seen near Springbok.
WHITE-EYES
Cape White-Eye (Zosterops capensis) Common.
Orange river White-Eye (Zosterops pallidus) Common in the north-west.
Yellow White-eye (Zosterops senegalensis ) Several seen in Mkhuze. This is the furthest south this species reaches.
SUNBIRDS
Malachite Sunbird (Nectarina famosa) Fairly common.
Cape Sugarbird (Promerops cafer) Common around Capetown.
Gurney’s Sugarbird (Promerops gurneyi) Seen along our route to Sani pass.
Orange-breasted Sunbird (Nectarina violacea) Common around Capetwon.
Scarlet-chested Sunbird (Nectarina senegalensis) seen in the eastg.
Olive Sunbird (Nectarina olivacea) Common in the east.
Amethyst Sunbird (Nectarina amethystina) Seen from Oribi gorge to Xumeni forest.
Grey Sunbird (Nectarina veroxii) 2 at Oribi gorge. 1 Cape Vidal.
Dusky Sunbird (Nectarina fusca) Common in the west.
White-bellied Sunbird (Nectarina talatala) Common in the east.
Collared Sunbird (Anthreptes collaris) Common in the eastern regions
Marico Sunbird (Nectarina mariquensis) Seen in Kruger NP.
Greater Double-collared Sunbird (Nectarina afra) Fairly common in the eastern regions.
Lesser Double-collared Sunbird (Nectarina chalybea) Common from Capetown to the eastern regions.
Purple-banded Sunbird (Nectarina bifasciatus) Seen in Kruger NP and Mkhuze NP.
Neergard’s Sunbird (Nectarina neergardi) Seen in Mkhuze.
BUNTINGS
Golden-breasted Bunting (Emberiza flaviventris) Seen in Mkhuze and Kruger NP.
Cape Bunting (Emberiza capensis) Common in the west.
Lark-like Bunting (Emberiza impetuani) Common in the desertic regions.
FINCHES
Blue-billed Firefinch (Lagonosticta rubicata) Seen at Oribi gorge and along the Mkhuze river.
Jameson’s Firefinch (Lagonosticta rhodopareia) Seen in Kruger NP.
Red-billed Firefinch (Lagonosticta senegala) Seen in the east.
Scaly-feathered Finch (Sporopipa squamifrons) Common in the west.
H- Orange-breasted Waxbill (Amadava subflava) Heard at Musi pan and a flock seen flying over our heads.
Red-backed Mannikin (Spermestes bicolor) Seen at Mkhuze NP.
Bronze Mannikin (Spermestes cucculatus) Common in the east.
Cutthroat Finch (Amadina fassciata) Seen at Blyde river canyon.
Red-headed Finch (Amadina erythrocephala) A couple seen in Johannesburg.
Common Waxbill (Estrilda astild) Common.
Blue Waxbill (Uraeginthus angolensis) Seen in Mkhuze and Kruger NP.
Melba Finch (Pytilia melba) Seen in Mkhuze NP.
H – Swee Waxbill (Estrilda melanotis) Heard near Polokwane.
Green Twinspot (Mandingoa nitidula) Seen near St Lucia.
Pink-throated Twinspot (Hypargus margaritatus) Common Sand Forest lodge.
Cape Siskin (Serinus canicollis) Common.
Drakensberg Siskin
Drakensberg Siskin (Serinus symonsi ) Several seen at Sani pass.
Yellow-eyed Canary (Serinus mozambicus) Common in the east.
Forest Canary (Serinus scotops) Numeorus from Ingeli forest.
Brimstone Canary (Serinus sulphuratus) Fairly common throughout south and east.
Cape Canary (Serinus totus) Seen throughout south and east.
Yellow Canary (Serinus flaviventris) A few seen in the west.
White-throated Canary (Serinus albogularis) Seen in the west from Spitskop to Capetown,.
Protea Canary (Serinus leucopterus) Fairly common along the road to Paleishuwael and in West Coast NP.
H – Black-throated Canary (Serinus atrogularis) Heard and poorly seen near Polokwane.
Lemon-breasted Canary (Serinus citrinipectus) A flock seen at Musi pan.
Black-headed Canary (Serinus alario) 2 seen in the red dunes near Pofadder.
Streaky-headed Canary (Serinus gularis) Seen near Xumeni forest and along the road to Paleishuwael.
Chaffinch (Fringilla coelobs) A few in Capetown. A tiny population of this introduced species persists in the Capetown area.
SPARROWS
House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) Common.
Yellow-throated Petronia (Petronia superciliaris) Common in Mkhuze
Cape Sparrow (Passer melanurus) Common.
Southern Grey-headed sparrow (Passer griseus) Common in the east.
WEAVERS
Red-billed Buffalo Weaver (Bubalornis niger) Common in Kruger.
White-browed sparrow Weaver (Plocepasser mohali) Seen near Polokwane.
Forest Weaver (Ploceus bicolor) Common in forested areas from Durban.
Thick-billed Weaver (Amblyospiza albifrons) Seen in Oribi gorge and St Lucia.
Sociable Weaver (Philtarius socius) Abundant around Spitskop and Pofadder.
Red-headed Weaver (Anaplectus rubiceps) Several pairs seen in Kruger NP.
Yellow Weaver (Ploceus aureus) Very common around St Lucia.
Southern Masked Weaver (Ploceus velatus) The common weaver in the north west
Spotted-backed Weaver (Ploceus cucullatus) Seen from St Lucia north to Kruger NP.
Lesser Masked Weaver (Ploceus intermedius) Numerous in Mkhuze and Kruger NP.
Cape Weaver (Ploceus capensis) Ccommon.
Spectacled Weaver (Ploceus ocularis) A few seen in Kruger.
Golden Weaver (Ploceus xanthops) 2 seen in Eshowe and a few seen in Tzaneen.
Brown-throated Weaver (Ploceus xanthopterus) A few seen near St Lucia.
Red-billed Quelea (Quelea quelea) Common in the west.
Golden Bishop (Euplectes afer) A few seen around Waakestroom.
Red Bishop (Euplectes orix) Abundant in the west.
White-winged Widow (Euplectes albonotatus) A few seen around St Lucia.
Yellow Bishop (Euplectes capensis) Seen throughout the west.
Red-collared Widow (Euplectes ardens) Seen at grassland sites from Durban eastwards.
Red-shouldered Widow (Euplectes axillaris) Seen at numeorus sites in the east.
Long-tailed Widow (Euplectes progne) Common in grasslands from Ingeli north and east to Waakestroom.
WHYDAHS AND WIDOWFINCHES
Pin-tailed Whydah (Vidua macroura) Common.
Paradise Whydah (Vidua paradisea) Several seen around Polokwane.
Black Widowfinch (Vidua funerea) A few seen in Kruger.
Steelblue Widowfinch (Vidua chalbeata) 4 seen in Blyde river canyon.
ORIOLES AND DRONGOS
European Golden Oriole (Oriolus oriolus) Seen in Kruger NP.
Black-headed Oriole (Oriolus larvatus) Seen from Oribi Gorge throughout the east.
Square-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus ludwigii) Seenb at forest sites throughout the east.
Fork-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus assimilis) Seen from Capetwon eastwards.
STARLINGS
Greater Blue-eared Starling (Lamprotornis chalybaeus) Seen in Kruger.
Cape Glossy Starling
Cape Glossy Starling (Lamprotornis nitens) Common.
Plum-coloured Starling (Cinnyricinclus leucogaster) Common in Mkhuze and Kruger.
Black-bellied Starling (Lamprotornis corruscans) Seen from Durban eastwards.
Pale-winged Starling (Onychognathus nabouroup) Common in the west.
Red-winged Starling (Onychognathus morio) Common in the east.
Burchell’s Starling (Lamprotornis australis) Seen in Kruger.
European Starling (Sturna vulgaris) Common throughout south.
Pied Starling (Spreo bicolor) Seen from Capetown eastwards.
Red-billed Oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorhynchus) common in Kruger.
Wattled Starling (Creatophora cinerea) Common in Kruger.
Common Myna (acridotheres tristis) Common in modified habitats.
CROWS
Pied Crow (Corvus albus) Small numbers throughout.
Black Crow (Corvus capensis) Locally common.
White-necked Raven (Corvus albicollis) Small numbers around Capetown.
MAMMALS
Cape Fur Seal () Common along the coast from Lambert’s Bay to Betty’s Bay.
Chacma Baboon (Papio ursinus) Common throughout.
Vervet Monkey (Cercopithecus pygerythrus) Common in all parks.
Samango Monkey (Cercopithecus mitis labiatus) A few seen at Cape Vidal.
Greater Galago (Otolemur crassicaudatus) 1 adult at Sand Forest lodge.
South African Galago (Galago moheli) A pair with young at trackers near Blyde river canyon.
Cape Hare (Leppus capensis) Several in the desert nears Pofadder.
Scrub Hare (Leppus saxatilis) 1 Tackers, 1 Underberg.
South African Ground squirrel (Geosciurus inauris) Common in Augrabies NP.
Striped Field Mouse () Seen in the Augrabies NP. This is not named in the Kingdon Field guide.
Sloggett’s Ice Rat () Common at Sani pass. This species is not named in the Kingdon field guide.
Smith’s Bush Squirrel (Paraxerus cepapi) Common in Kruger.
‘Natal’ Red Squirrel (Paraxerus paliatus ornatus) seen at the Ngoye Forest near Eshowe. The taxonomic position of these squirrels seems to be very unclear. Kingdon does not deal with this form directly.
Black-backed Jackel (Canis mesomelas) Common in Kruger.
Bat-eared Fox (Otocyon megalotis) 2 seen in Spitskop Reserve.
African Clawless Otter (Atonyx capensis) 1 seen on the Orange River at Upington.
Large Grey Mongoose (Herpestes ichneumon) 1 in Augrabies NP
Slender Mongoose (Herpestes sanguinea) 2 in Kruger NP
Small grey Mongoose (Herpestes pulverrata)
Dwarf Mongoose (Helogale parvula) Seen in Kruger NP.
Yellow Mongoose (Cynictis penicillata) Common in grasslands around Underberg and Waakestroom.
Meerkat (Suricata suricata) Common around Waakestroom.
Banded Mongoose (Mungos mungo) Common at St Lucia and Kruger.
Spotted Hyaena (Crocuta crocuta) Seen in Mkhuze and Kruger NP.
Leopard (Panthera pardus) 1 superb adult seen in Mkhuze. This animal sat by the road for ten minutes while we just watched. 2 in Kruger NP; 1 crossed the road and ambled through the bush by the road and another had an Impala in a tree near the road.
African Lion
Lion (Panthera leo) Seen in Kruger.
Rock Hyrax (Procavia johnstoni) Seen throughout.
African Elephant
African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) Common in Kruger.
Burchell’s Zebra (Equus burchelli) Common in Spitskop and Kruger.
Cape Mountain Zebra (Equus zebra zebra) Several seen in de Hoop reserve.
White Rhinocerous (Ceratotherium simimu) Seen in Mkhuze and Kruger NP.
Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius ) Seen throughout.
Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) Common in the parks.
Giraffe (Giraffe camelopardalis) Common in Kruger.
African Buffalo (Syncercus caffer) Common in Mkuze and Kruger.
Bushbuck (Tragelaphus caffer) Seen near St Lucia, Mkhuze and Kruger NP.
Nyala
Nyala (Tragelaphus angasi) Common in Mkhuze and a few seen in Kruger.
Greater Kudu (Tragelaphus strepicercos) Seen near St Lucia and in Kruger NP.
Eland (Taurotragus oryx) Seen Spitskop reserve, deHoop NP and around Underberg.
Common Duiker (Sylvicapra gimmia) A few seen in Kruger and scattered sites elsewhere.
Red Duiker (Cephalophus natalensis) Common near St Lucia and Mkuze.
Suni (Neotragus moschatus) Commonly seen in Kruger and Mkhuze NP.
Sharp’s Grysbok (Raphicercus sharpei) 1 seen in Kruger. A rare animal.
Steenbok (Raphicercus campestris) Seen throughout.
Oribi (Ourebia ourebi) 1 near Oribi gorge and another en route to Kruger NP.
Klipspringer
Klipspringer (Oreotragus oreotragus) seen in Augrabies NP, near Capetown and in Kruger NP.
Grey Rhebok (Pelea capreolus) Seen in deHoop NP, Sani Pass and near Waakestroom.
Southern Reedbuck (Redunca arundinum) seen near Underberg and St Lucia en route to Cape Vidal.
Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsyprimus) Common in the larger parks.
Springbok (Antidorcus marsupialis) Common in Spitskop reserve and thereafter in desert areas south to Clan William.
Impala (Aepyceros melamphus ) Common in the east.Spitskop reserve.
Red Haartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus caama) Common in Spitskop and near waakestroom.
Blesbok (Damaliscus dorcus phillipsi) Seen in Spitskop reserve and near Waakestroom.
Bontebok
Bontebok (Damaliscus dorcus dorcus) Common in deHoop NP.
Blue Wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) Common in the east. A few seen in Spitskop reserve.
White-tailed Wildebeest (Connochaetes gnoui) Seen near Waakestroom.
Gemsbok (Oryx gazella) 48 Spitskop reserve, 1 near Springbok and several near Pofadder.
Southern Right Whale () Several seen from the coast near Capetown. 1 animal watched from Partridge point at length.
Peters Epaulet Fruit Bat (Epomophorus petersoni) Common in Kruger at Skakhuze camp.
Wahlberg’s Epaulet Fruit Bat (Epomophorus wahlbergi) Common in Kruger NP at Skakhuze camp.
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