{"id":2252,"date":"2016-11-09T16:42:35","date_gmt":"2016-11-09T14:42:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/?p=2252"},"modified":"2019-03-18T13:48:25","modified_gmt":"2019-03-18T11:48:25","slug":"malachite-bird-hide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/travelbucket.co.za\/malachite-bird-hide\/","title":{"rendered":"MALACHITE BIRD HIDE"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you follow the sturdy wooden walkway deep into the reeds you will stumble upon this tranquil birding spot on the northern shore of Langvlei in the Wilderness Section of the Garden Route National Park. \u00a0Langvlei is part of the sensitive lakes system and is connected via the Touw river to Rondevlei and Island lake.<\/p>\n

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Most of the times when you go there you will have the whole hide to yourself. \u00a0Put up your feet, relax and enjoy the view. \u00a0If you are a keen bird photographer this is a good spot to catch water birds early morning or in the late afternoon. \u00a0Remember to check water levels beforehand as this will determine how close the birds will get to the hide.<\/p>\n

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On our last visit we were lucky enough to spot some adorable Red-knobbed Coot hatchlings learning the ropes while their doting mothers keep a close eye on them.<\/p>\n

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For the first time I also so a White-breasted Cormorant perched on a dry tree branch, but various species of Kingfisher,\u00a0 Grey and Purple Heron, Little Egret, Fish Eagle and some other bird that I am not familiar with are present at different times at the hide. \u00a0This is also listed as a RAMSAR site (According to Wikipedia “a\u00a0Ramsar Site is a wetland site designated of international importance under the\u00a0Ramsar Convention. The Convention on Wetlands, known as the Ramsar Convention, is an intergovernmental environmental treaty established in 1971 by UNESCO, and coming into force in 1975″<\/em>).<\/p>\n

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This is also a favourite spot for our family to have sundowners while we watch the sun setting\u00a0 over the lagoon\u00a0while enjoying the tranquility. \u00a0As this is a conservation area NO fishing is allowed.<\/p>\n

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WHERE WILL YOU FIND IT?<\/p>\n

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WHAT IS GOOD ABOUT THIS?<\/p>\n