Re: Having the Time of my Life revisited (October 2016)
Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2016 10:37 am
Sounds like you had an amazing trip... can't wait to hear more 
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Having the Time of my Life revisited (October 2016)
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Re: Having the Time of my Life revisited (October 2016)
Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2016 10:40 am
Wow Mel, sounds fantastic!
Re: Having the Time of my Life revisited (October 2016)
Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2016 10:41 am
Thanks for coming onboard, PRWIN, Richprins, nan, harrys, Lis, Stefan, Alf, Bushveld Jock, PJL and Flutts 
We shall start with the owl sightings
Although we saw quite a few and lots of chicks, they made for difficult photography as they were always trying to hide from my lens. But still, for those of you who will go to the KTP soonish, it might be quite useful to know where to look for them - or in some cases if at all, since some of the chicks are rather big already and might be gone from their nursery soon. 
The Twee owls
Between Houmoed and Monro
They are on a weaver nest in a tree right next to the road on your left hand side when you drive north.
South of Batulama
Best seen when driving south. As you can see a very distinctive hole in the ridge (to your right when going south).
Just before the southern entrance of 14th Borehole
They are in a tree to your left when heading north. Said tree is very close to where the barn owl nest used to be.
On the dune road along 14th Borehole
You'll find this nest exactly 2 km from the southern access of 14th. The tree is to your left and unfortunately a bit far off,
but as you can see, it's another distinctive nest.
No specific location for the next two, just random finds.
Perl-spotted owlet north of Montrose
White-faced owl just north of the old Urikaruus waterhole
We also heard and saw barn owl and giant eagle owl at Grootkolk and Urikaruus, as well as the pearl-spotted owlet at Uri.
As for the barn owl at Kielie: We were told that it had moved houses, obviously in a tree somewhere in the vicinity of the camp. Willem still regularly sees it.
We shall start with the owl sightings
Although we saw quite a few and lots of chicks, they made for difficult photography as they were always trying to hide from my lens. But still, for those of you who will go to the KTP soonish, it might be quite useful to know where to look for them - or in some cases if at all, since some of the chicks are rather big already and might be gone from their nursery soon. The Twee owls
Between Houmoed and Monro
They are on a weaver nest in a tree right next to the road on your left hand side when you drive north.
South of Batulama
Best seen when driving south. As you can see a very distinctive hole in the ridge (to your right when going south).
Just before the southern entrance of 14th Borehole
They are in a tree to your left when heading north. Said tree is very close to where the barn owl nest used to be.
On the dune road along 14th Borehole
You'll find this nest exactly 2 km from the southern access of 14th. The tree is to your left and unfortunately a bit far off,
but as you can see, it's another distinctive nest.
No specific location for the next two, just random finds.
Perl-spotted owlet north of Montrose
White-faced owl just north of the old Urikaruus waterhole
We also heard and saw barn owl and giant eagle owl at Grootkolk and Urikaruus, as well as the pearl-spotted owlet at Uri.
As for the barn owl at Kielie: We were told that it had moved houses, obviously in a tree somewhere in the vicinity of the camp. Willem still regularly sees it.
Re: Having the Time of my Life revisited (October 2016)
Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2016 10:46 am
Very instructive, Mello!
Re: Having the Time of my Life revisited (October 2016)
Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2016 10:54 am
Lots of owls!! The little ones are cute.
The little ones are cute. Re: Having the Time of my Life revisited (October 2016)
Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2016 11:49 am
I love them all, also the little "ugly" ones Re: Having the Time of my Life revisited (October 2016)
Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2016 1:08 pm
I am 
Mel
So many different owls you saw and then so many chicks too - WoW - How cute they are
MelSo many different owls you saw and then so many chicks too - WoW - How cute they are
Re: Having the Time of my Life revisited (October 2016)
Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2016 6:07 pm
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I must see the Barn and the White-faced 
I must see the Barn and the White-faced Re: Having the Time of my Life revisited (October 2016)
Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2016 1:32 pm
Great start Mel.
Love the head shot of the chick with the open beak.
Love the head shot of the chick with the open beak.
Re: Having the Time of my Life revisited (October 2016)
Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2016 2:16 pm
Wow Mel, certainly some fantastic Owl sightings.
So pleased to hear that this was your best trip ever.
Waiting in anticipation for next installment.
So pleased to hear that this was your best trip ever.
Waiting in anticipation for next installment.