Limpopo Lifers is an initiative to link Magoebaskloof Birders Cottage, Zvakanaka Farm and Nthakeni Bush and River Camp. The Limpopo Lifers website provides more detailed information about the linking birding route.
These three venues and their districts cover a number of different habitats. Consequently the variety of bird species to be seen on the route linking them is significant.
Two interesting example are the following: Of the 5 species of parrots featuring in Roberts Bird Guide, 4 species can be seen on the route. There are 15 Robins and Robin-Chats appearing in Southern Africa, 10 of them can be seen on the route.
Guests can bird independently at the three venues Magoebaskloof Birders Cottage, Zvakanaka Farm and Nthakeni Bush and River Camp or you could make use of the local guides who operate in the area.
A closer look at the distribution of some birds found in the North Eastern Limpopo.
Birds restricted to the north east Limpopo
Black-fronted Bushrike
The Black-fronted Bushrike is restricted to evergreen forest. As shown on the map below it has a very restricted distribution in Limpopo and eastern Zimbabwe.The Woodbush forest is a really good area to find this bird. It is often seen and photographed at Birders Cottage.
This map was sourced from https://sabap2.birdmap.africa/
Blue-spotted Wood-Dove
Habitat is said to be the margins of lowveld and evergreen forest. Apparently common north of the zambezi.
This map was sourced from https://sabap2.birdmap.africa/
Birds found in the north east Limpopo but not restricted to the north east.
Yellow-streaked Greenbul
Uncommon and localised. Found in mid canopy of forest. Often seen on the paths of Birders Cottages.
This map was sourced from https://sabap2.birdmap.africa/
Knysna Turaco
The Knysna Turaco is often seen at Birders Cottages. At some times of the year the Purple-crested Turaco moves onto the farm The Knysna Turaco favours cool Afromontane forests.
This map was sourced from https://sabap2.birdmap.africa/
Narina Trogon
The map shows that the Narina Trogon is actually widespread, however the trogon is often seen at Birders Cottages. Our Afromontane forest offers the perfect habitat.
This map was sourced from https://sabap2.birdmap.africa/
Barratt’s Warbler
Found in tangled scrub along streams and forest margins. Often heard but seldom seen. Regular bird on Dragonwyck Farm.
This map was sourced from https://sabap2.birdmap.africa/
