A chilly start this morning but warmed up nicely. Small mammal trapping still slow but should improve after we move traps tomorrow. Bird behavior groups doing well, seeing more species each day. Great way to learn the local birds and how to use a wildlife key.
It was the morning of the impala. We saw at least 150 on the way out. Good view of warthogs too. And Mdu found us a nesting white-backed vulture to observe.
Everyone is off collecting more ant lion data. From the photo you can see we are using the most high-tech equipment. But that is a major lesson in field biology: use whatever materials you have and it does not required $ millions to ask interesting questions. (That said, if you do have $$, research donations are always gratefully accepted - unabashed begging 😊).
Heading soon to Hlane National Reserve. This will be our first chance to see elephants and hopefully lions when we take a sunset drive.
Outstanding conversations by the campfire last night. Some really cultural exchanges / questions between us and our Swazi colleagues.
It was the morning of the impala. We saw at least 150 on the way out. Good view of warthogs too. And Mdu found us a nesting white-backed vulture to observe.
Everyone is off collecting more ant lion data. From the photo you can see we are using the most high-tech equipment. But that is a major lesson in field biology: use whatever materials you have and it does not required $ millions to ask interesting questions. (That said, if you do have $$, research donations are always gratefully accepted - unabashed begging 😊).
Heading soon to Hlane National Reserve. This will be our first chance to see elephants and hopefully lions when we take a sunset drive.
Outstanding conversations by the campfire last night. Some really cultural exchanges / questions between us and our Swazi colleagues.