Reg.
No. 98/18384/08 (a Section 21 Co. not for gain)
"In
Custody of Our Natural Heritage" 
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DIE GEWONE TROUPAND (Lilac Breasted Roller) Bydrae deur : Mej J.H. van Niekerk Die troupand kan gekenmerk
word deur sy 36cm forsbou, bloupers bors en keel en blou magie. Omdat die
troupad gewoonlik langs die pad opmerk word, word hy by tye as 'n "sypaatjie"
voël beskryf. Sy diëet bestaan normaalweg uit insekte, spinnekoppe en
akkadisse maar hulle maak soms jag op klein soogdiere asook klein voëltjies. Sodra die prooi gewaar word, stryk hy met 'n verassings aanval neer en pik dit vinnig op. Die engelse naam "Roller" het ontstaan deur sy bommelakiesie vertoning gedurend vlug. Hierdie vertooning is gewoonlik vir die wyfie bedoel. Die troupand familie se nes is gewoonlik 'n ou verlate nes of hol boomstam. Na 'n inkubasie tydperk van drie tot ses weke, word drie of vier wit eiers deur albei ouers gebroei. Albei ouers sorg ook dat die magies vol bly.
AFRICAN FISH-EAGLE
These magnificent birds of prey are often seen soaring above their territory, close to the Crocodile River, the loud, distinctive call ringing throughout Marloth Park, leaving us with that knowing feeling ...... we are back, we are home.... Fish-eagle's feed mainly of fish taken, during a dive, close to the river surface. They also feed on carrion, small vertebrates, water birds and fish stolen from other fish-eating birds. Females are larger than males. BATELEUR Low, fast flying bird of prey. The Bateleur is often seen, soaring, in the vicinity of the river at Seekoei Rd. Their stick-nests are usually build in open forks of large trees. Also feeds on carrion and small animals.
Photo: Bee-eater : The Hanson's
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