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ESTATE NEWS
A SUMMER WALK IN THE RESERVE
he Silver Lakes field excursion took
place on Saturday, 11 November
Tin our beautiful game reserve.
We enjoyed an amazing walk through
the reserve. The weather was fine as the
surface had dried perfectly after the rain
that was experienced earlier in the week,
so everyone was comfortable.
By choosing an anti-clockwise route, we
strategically kept the sun behind us, so
it provided us with good visibility in the
golden morning light.
The receding surface water revealed a
terrain punctuated by the resonant bass
bellows of bullfrogs, a soundtrack that
accompanied us throughout the morning. As we meandered through the reserve, sources, offered us glimpses of the
These well-protected amphibians became the local wildlife made its appearance. reserve’s natural diversity. The waterfowl
a focal point of discussion, marking a small The gray or common duiker and a variety added a touch of charm, nesting and
victory for conservation efforts. of birds, particularly around the water going about their routines, while finches
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