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September 2026

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From a very young age, I have always been very interested in birds. One of the most fascinating species for me is the Cuckoo. Late September heralds the arrival of the Diederik Cuckoo, Chrysococcyx Caprius, in the Kruger Park.  It has an unmistakable call and, in my experience,...

August 2026

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Earlier this month, an Italian couple, while having breakfast at the Tremisana Lapa, heard the call of a Trumpeter Hornbill, Bycanistes bucinator. It is unmistakable and sounds like a baby crying. They approached me and asked if the repetitive calling was of a baby in distress.  ...