Monthly Archive: March 2011

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Lichen fields on the Skeleton Coast

The north-western coastal area of Namibia is an intimidating region to say the least; a region where very little rain falls and very little conventional plant life can be sustained.  There are few bushes...

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Bird of the week – Week 63: Great sparrow

At first glance the Great sparrow looks like a slightly overgrown House sparrow (Passer domesticus), being approximately sixteen cm in length, but a closer look will show a few differences that distinguish the two...

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Weekend at Palmwag

A visit to the Palmwag Concession in north-west Damaraland has long been on our ‘to do’ list, so it was with great anticipation that we left the Skeleton Coast Park and headed to our...

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The salt sellers of Cape Cross

Head northwards from Swakopmund on the west coast of Namibia, travelling along the well known “Skeleton Coast”, and after 100 km or so, as you approach Cape Cross, (home to a wonderful seal colony),...