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The Cape Glossy Starling is a bird about the same size as a starling. The height of the Cape Glossy Starling is about 25 cms and its weight is about 90 gms. The male and female Cape Glossy Starling have the same plumage and colours
* Head is blue.
* Eye is orange.
* Bill is black.
* Throat is blue.
* Back is blue.
* Legs are black.
This bird has normally proportioned leg length. The Cape Glossy Starling is monogamous unless its mate dies. In the event of a partner dying, it will seek out a new mate. The nesting habit of Cape Glossy Starling is to create the nest in a hole in a tree trunk. The bird lays eggs which are blue in colour and number between 2 to 6.
Info source: http://www.thekruger.com/knpbirds/lamprotornisnitens.htm
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The photo was taken during September 2017 at Afsaal Picnic Spot, Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa.

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Picture of the day, Wildlife

Stairway

The circular walk of the Robberg Hiking Trail will take you around the Robberg peninsula. You’ll be treated to views over the bay and the Tsitsikamma mountains in the distance, and see exceptional botanical gems and geological profiles. You’ll pass the Cape Fur seal colony en route to the halfway point, and upon return, you’ll cross over to an island with a pristine sandy beach perfect for swimming. You’ll also see a Cape Gull colony here. Between May and November, look out for the many Southern Right and Humpback whales that will breach and lobtail on both sides of the peninsula.
Highlights:
* Over 100 species of birds, including the Black Oystercatcher
* Dassies, seals, whales and dolphins are common sightings, but you may be lucky enough to see other wildlife, including grysbok, duiker, bushbuck, Cape clawless otters and mongooses.
Info source: https://showme.co.za/plett/tourism/robberg-hiking-trail/
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The photo was taken during October 2016 at Robberg, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, South Africa.

Stairway

Landscape, Picture of the day, Travel

Earlybirds

Umhlanga is a fun seaside town. The long beaches stretch into the distance, frequented all year by locals and visitors. The 2 main swimming beaches have lifesavers. There are pools in the rocky outcrops along the shore for families with children to paddle in. The main swimming beach is the Bronze beach. The efficient Sharks Board sends crews daily on ski boats to check the nets to ensure safe swimming. Their headquarters in Umhlanga Ridge have interesting audiovisual lectures daily. There is a strong water lifestyle culture. No wet suits are needed as the ocean is warm all year for surfing, swimming, scuba diving, kiteboarding, fishing and sailing. The winter is mild and brief, from June to August, and the rest of the year warm with a summer rainfall of evening showers. A wide paved Promenade curves for 3 kilometres along the beach overlooking the sea, frequented by runners and walkers all day until dark.
Info source: https://www.afristay.com/a/umhlanga/
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The photo was taken during June 2016 at Umhlanga Beach, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa.

Earlybirds

Landscape, Picture of the day