Rundu to Grootfontein
Despite still feeling a bit ropey I was keen to head back to Rundu Sewage Works where yet again there was a good array of species present. A couple of hours here produced two stunning Southern Brown-throated Weavers, a Southern Pochard and two species of Pratincole.
I didn’t want breakfast and had a snooze for a while before driving south to Grootfontein to Pondoki Rest Camp. Another lovely accommodation with good WiFi and a nice pool.
For the second time, I headed to Roy’s Camp to try for the Black-faced Babbler. Last time I tried it was midday and there was obviously no sign, although this time I felt fairly optimistic. The person on duty allowed me to sit in the baking sunlight and wait near the small waterhole. A Pearl Spotted Owlet showed very well as some White-crested Helmetshrikes battered it, but sadly despite overheating no Babblers came in. With this site only being 40km away I’ll keep trying for the next two days if I’m allowed to.
The drive back to Pondoki produced a smart Red-Crested Korhaan at the side of the road, and a lovely sunset.
Highlights today are as follows:
Hottentot Teal - 2
Southern Pochard - 1
Red-Crested Korhaan - 1
Kittlitz’s Plover - 1
Marsh Sandpiper - 1
Black-winged Pratincole - 1
Pearl Spotted Owlet - 1
Southern Red-billed Hornbill - 1
Orange-breasted Bushshrike - 2
White-Crested Helmetshrike - 6
Red-breasted Swallow - 2
Wattled Starling - 50
Ashy Flycatcher - 2
Red-billed Buffalo Weaver - 4
Southern Brown-throated Weaver - 2
Red-billed Firefinch - 2
African Pipit - 4
Black-backed Puffback - 2
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| Red-breasted Swallow at Rundu |
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| Western Cattle Egrets |
