Savanna grasslands

This habitat is characterized by coastal sour and mixed grassland, acacia karroo trees up to 3m and fynbos elements. Acacias are an asset to birdlife as they produce plenty of pollen and nectar which attracts countless insects. These in turn are food for the birds.

Rufous-naped Lark

Larks are a common sight in the grasslands when perched on low poles or bushes. Calls often end with a whirring of wings – phrrp

European Roller

The roller and cuckoo are two of our colourful summer migrants.

Diderick Cuckoo

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The savanna grasslands are also home to Emerald-spotted Wood-Dove, Chinspot Batis, Southern Black Tit and Long-tailed Widowbird.

Secretarybird

They can be seen striding purposefully through grassland, head down and occasionally stamping the ground to dislodge prey. If successful, they raise their wings excitedly then stamp down hard to kill the prey.
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Savanna grasslands

This habitat is characterized by coastal sour and mixed grassland, acacia karroo trees up to 3m and fynbos elements. Acacias are an asset to birdlife as they produce plenty of pollen and nectar which attracts countless insects. These in turn are food for the birds.

Rufous-naped Lark

Larks are a common sight in the grasslands when perched on low poles or bushes. Calls often end with a whirring of wings – phrrp

European Roller

The roller and cuckoo are two of our colourful summer migrants.

Diderick Cuckoo

Secretarybird

They can be seen striding purposefully through grassland, head down and occasionally stamping the ground to dislodge prey. If successful, they raise their wings excitedly then stamp down hard to kill the prey.
The savanna grasslands are also home to Emerald- spotted Wood-Dove, Chinspot Batis, Southern Black Tit and Long-tailed Widowbird.
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