Our red-knobbed coots hatched 4 chicks over a week ago and have been busy leading them on expeditions from the nest - travelling further each time.
In addition to the Sacred Ibis, Reed Cormorants, White-throated Cormorants, Little grebes, and Little Egrets which live on or around the lake, we have also spotted Purple Herons and an Anhinga. There are a couple of birds of prey - perhaps Jackal Buzzards - which circle the lake on a daily basis but I haven't had a good look at them yet.
We have booked a hike down at Phillipskop - near Stanford - with our friendly guide Christoff next week and I'm hoping that a few hours with him will improve my bird recognition.
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