We arrived at the bush camp mid-day on 3rd October after two long days driving. It felt good to be back, as we hadn't been here for well over a year. Unfortunately in our absence, we had suffered a break-in & they had stolen our generator, solar panels, all the tools etc. So for the next ten days it was hard work, buying equipment, repairing stuff, cleaning the place & cutting back the bush, which had encroached on the camp. There was little or no time for birding!
Eventually things got back to normal & we enjoyed a couple of sessions birding the waterholes on the farm. It is October, hot, dry & windy. Possibly the worst month for birding in this area. Night birds included both Fiery-necked & Rufous cheeked Nightjars; Pearl spotted Owlet, Spotted Eagle Owl & almost every night, calling Barn Owls.
One Sunday, we had a few friends around for a drinks party, which was very pleasant. When one lives out in the bush, socializing doesn't happen all that often.
We left the farm on 16th October for a week away in Khadoum National Park. We arrived back on 23rd & left again on 29th October in order to organize Delana's birthday party. All too soon we left the bush camp, but other adventures await for us!
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