An African skimmer on the sand banks of the Chobe. Birdwatching is a wonderful hobby. It usually begins as a pleasant diversion, perhaps something to occupy you when there are…
Many years ago, I read a book by Peter Hathaway Capstick called “Death in the long grass”. It is a hunter’s account of deaths – of the hunters and the…
By the time you read this column, it will almost be New Year. Another year has come and gone. And it strikes me that they seem to pass faster all…
Plastic bags were mentioned in last week’s column as an environmental problem. So often, we read articles and think “But what can I do?” Especially if you live inland and…
A beautiful green turtle. Image © Debbie Holroyd In this newsletter, we have a variety of random facts which I found fascinating. To begin, do you know what the difference…
Facebook is amazing, I recently connected with a lady simply because of my friendship with Heine Engelbrecht of ADA a well-known training facility which we often visit near Broederstroom. This…
Turtle “spoor” on the beaches of Sodwana. Imagine a dark night, with only the stars to light the way for any living creature. The white foam of waves breaking on…
Those who work and play on the sea generally are generally superstitious to some degree. Which is understandable, since the sea offers plenty of opportunities for turns of bad luck.…
At ADA Adventure Centre they offer a wide variety of training courses, but to put something back they host an Anti Poaching Snare work group every Sunday where they collect…
Images like this don’t always mean the death of a billfish… The simple theory behind fishing is that you need to figure out what the fish eat, and how they…
Well, it sounds as easy as that, but often when doing a trip info needs to be captured to become an article and matched to photos. A brochure is not…
As a start to our ‘deep dive’ into the saga of Bill Fishing Competitions, first we need a better understanding of the relevant fish and the need for their conservation.…