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June 2026 - Week 1 Roundup
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Updated: 3d
21st May - 6th June 2026
Brown Hyena & Black-backed Jackal
Sighted on: 03/ 04.June.2026
A camera trap deployed within the reserve recorded two nocturnal carnivore species during the night. A Brown Hyena was photographed at 23:25, followed by a Black-backed Jackal at 00:04. Both animals were captured moving through the same area, demonstrating the active nocturnal wildlife presence within the reserve.
The Brown Hyena, recognized by its shaggy coat and powerful build, is one of the Kalahari's most important scavengers, while the Black-backed Jackal is an adaptable predator and scavenger commonly encountered across the region.
Their use of the same location within a short time frame highlights the importance of this area as part of their nightly movement routes.
These sightings provide valuable insight into the reserve's nocturnal ecosystem and the diversity of carnivore activity after dark.
Content Creator / Photographer:
Zizie Seitaa
Giraffe
Sighted on: 03.June.2026
We found a single adult standing in the dry bush-veld, but the coolest part was what it was doing. It was chewing on an old bone! This is called osteophagia clever trick giraffes use to get extra calcium when the winter plants don't have enough nutrients.
Content Creator / Photographer:
Mogomotsi Maboga
Spotted Eagle Owl
Sighted on: 03.June.2026
Talk about a master of hide-and-seek. This beautiful owl was escaping the afternoon heat by snoozing deep inside the green leaves of an apple-leaf tree. It sat completely still, staring right at us with its huge, bright yellow eyes
Content Creator / Photographer:
Zizie Seitaa
Southern Pale Chanting Goshawk
Sighted on: 03.June.2026
Perched high on a dead branch against a bright blue sky, this raptor was caught mid-grooming, tucking its head into its chest. Between preens, it was intensely scanning the cleared fence line, waiting to spot a rodent or lizard.
Content Creator / Photographer:
Mogomotsi Maboga
Juvenile Bateleur Eagle
Sighted on: 03.June.2026
Right as it was preparing for takeoff, we caught this large brown sub-adult balancing on a bare branch with its wings spread wide. You could easily tell it was a youngster by its pale, greenish-blue face and beak.
Content Creator / Photographer:
Mogomotsi Maboga
Impala
Sighted on: 03.June.2026
A small group of three impalas paused their grazing in the dry grass to watch us pass. The closest one was a young male with short, growing horns, looking incredibly sharp with his golden-brown coat and the signature black "M" stripes on his tail.
Content Creator / Photographer:
Mogomotsi Maboga
Plains Zebra Foal
Sighted on: 03.June.2026
Hidden in a quiet, wooded clearing, a tiny zebra foal turned its head to stare at us with pure curiosity. It was a beautiful sight, sporting perfect black-and-white stripes, a fluffy brown mane, and those soft, brownish "shadow" stripes on its hindquarters. A perfect reminder of the new life thriving out here!
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