Ground Woodpeckers - very territorial. Martin gave one call and they were on the lookout.

Trip to Kaapschehoop

July 30 in South Africa ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

The drive to Kaapschehoop was about 3.5 hours but we took a side trip and found the Ground Woodpecker and some curious little animals called Rock Hyrax and the Spotted Eagle-Owl plus more.

Then further along the road Tony spotted the Secretary Bird which was very exciting, but it was a long way off for good photos.

We had lunch along the way at Spur which had interesting decorations.

When we arrived in Kaapschehoop there were Chacma Baboons running around and playing on the Jungle Gym "at their own risk".Read more