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Newsletter March 2004
On the 5th February 2004 we had our fifty thousandth
"bum-in-bed" since our inception, for which
we would like to thank all of you most sincerely for
your continued support.
We would like to welcome Barry and Bridget Wolhuter
who started on the 1st February as the Camps Management
Team. Barry, a Professional guide of 10 years, has guided
on a free-lance basis at "THE HIDE" over the
past 5 years. Bridget is an Audiologist/Speech Therapist
and is also is no stranger to the bush. Rogan, their
16 month old son just loves his new home.
Despite the lush vegetation, the game has been fantastic,
especially for the cat lovers.
A second pride of lion has moved into our area, increasing
our resident lion population and the frequency of quality
lion sightings. These lion seem oblivious of our presence,
getting within a meter from the vehicles, affording
our excited guests safe photographic opportunities.
Apart from the normal sightings the following sightings
for this month are worth mentioning.
A majestic male lion killed an unsuspecting Buffalo
bull having a mud bath, however the "king's"
meal was interrupted by a pack of hungry hyenas who
won the battle.
A combination of mud and blood that plastered these
animals made them look like something from a Steven
Spielburg horror movie!!!
Several sightings a beautiful female cheetah teaching
her two youngsters the finer points of hunting is a
sight to behold, even though the cubs are more interested
in playing than hunting.
When we least expected it the elusive leopard presented
itself on a couple of occasions proudly walking in front
of us in broad daylight allowing our guests unbelievable
close up viewing.
We breathe a sigh of relief everyday when we see our
young Hartebeest, knowing it has survived another night
amongst the numerous lion.
Regular sightings of a large white Rhino hot on the
trail of a beautiful resident female gives us hope of
something to come!!!!!!
The shy gemsbok and bat-eared fox still present themselves
on a regular basis as with huge herds of eland.
A recent group of "twitchers" recently counted
104 species of birds during their two day stay. This
included 7 species of owl seen in one night and they
witnessed a fish eagle, sick of fish, change its diet
to guinea fowl. Our nesting pair of crowned cranes on
the concession are sitting on 2 eggs, we will be monitoring
the progress of the youngsters.
The water-fowl are fantastic at this time of the year.
Best wishes from all at "THE HIDE"
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