Punda Maria, The birding paradise of Kruger National Park

Hi! Welcome back to Dogs of the Wind!
We are glad to upload another video so soon after our recent adventures to the Eastern Cape!
This video we explore the far north of the Kruger National Park, Punda Maria.
Sit back and enjoy our video.
Sound track from BenSound.com
0:00 Sound of the thunderbirds
0:37 Entering Punda Maria
1:23 Camp set up
1:50 Bush babies
2:10 Flycatcher trail camp walkabout
3:04 Game drives Mahonie Loop
4:20 History of the Punda Maria name
5:00 Klopperfontein dam
7:30 Dzudzwini flood plain
8:10 Lions
8:41 Spider hunting wasp in camp
9:15 Driving to Pafuri
10:30 Wild dog
11:17 Broad-billed and Racquet tailed Rollers
13:04 Bohms Spinetail
14:10 Klopperfontein elephant

Пікірлер: 26

  • @JamesCheetahNell
    @JamesCheetahNell6 ай бұрын

    We have seen those exact three wild dogs on the H1-8 before in 2021. I checked the photos!

  • @dogsofthewind

    @dogsofthewind

    6 ай бұрын

    Thats so cool! Amazing how their markings are so unique!

  • @NdivhuRamabulana
    @NdivhuRamabulana Жыл бұрын

    Beautifully narrated video 🫶 thanks for sharing

  • @dogsofthewind

    @dogsofthewind

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the lovely feedback!

  • @brendanward7595
    @brendanward7595 Жыл бұрын

    I love that the small creatures get as much love on the channel as the big charismatic fauna. What a treat!

  • @dogsofthewind

    @dogsofthewind

    Жыл бұрын

    We value your opinion, thank you Brendan! Brother bear!

  • @glynnisward6958
    @glynnisward6958 Жыл бұрын

    Superb footage and commentary! Well done, Kelvin and Lindsay! I loved watching this!

  • @michaelward5228
    @michaelward5228 Жыл бұрын

    I loved this video. You got some great bird shots!👌👍👏👏👏🌟

  • @joatmofa0405
    @joatmofa0405 Жыл бұрын

    I love this video : An ambience of complete peacefulness surrounds the soothing narrating - a sense of relaxation is experienced. I suspect you guys are very relaxed & peaceful in your demeanour!

  • @dogsofthewind

    @dogsofthewind

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Your comment is most humbling and completely appreciated :) We are so glad you enjoy our content!

  • @Mr09260
    @Mr09260 Жыл бұрын

    My Best large Camp in Kruger>> Punda Maria Rocks

  • @deryckelthierry2037
    @deryckelthierry20378 ай бұрын

    in 14.55, it's not ruff, it's wood sandiper 😎. Thank you for this wanderful film

  • @dogsofthewind

    @dogsofthewind

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you! We struggle identifying some of those wading birds😂 we’re glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @TheOuboet
    @TheOuboet Жыл бұрын

    Lovely video. Glad you guys got that Racket-tailed Roller so nicely!

  • @dogsofthewind

    @dogsofthewind

    Жыл бұрын

    There were a bunch of cars watching it like a lion sighting😂

  • @ndivhuwo5685
    @ndivhuwo5685 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely video,thanks for sharing ❤️

  • @dogsofthewind

    @dogsofthewind

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the compliment! We’re so glad you like our content

  • @willewout
    @willewout Жыл бұрын

    Thoroughly enjoyed this video! The footage and story telling was captivating, and loved that clip that focus shifted from the birds to the buffalos - what a nice reveal!

  • @dogsofthewind

    @dogsofthewind

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! The focus shifting was experimental but worked out nicely

  • @CherylTancott-nz1qv
    @CherylTancott-nz1qv Жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed this.

  • @dogsofthewind

    @dogsofthewind

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your kind comment! It is so encouraging to know that people are enjoying our videos!

  • @MikeKingTheGlosterBirder
    @MikeKingTheGlosterBirder Жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed your video and have subscribed. I'm 99% certain your Ruffs are Wood Sandpipers, which we get here in the UK on passage.

  • @dogsofthewind

    @dogsofthewind

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for the sub and the info on the sandpipers. We always find those difficult to identify!

  • @shaunferguson8782

    @shaunferguson8782

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dogsofthewind Yip Mike beat me to it. Wonderful video though I still need to complete the Punda Maria section of the park lots of lifers for me still up there.

  • @gauss17
    @gauss1724 күн бұрын

    Great video! One request - can you introduce a lag before displaying the name of the birds? I am trying to find vids to use to teach my kid to identify KP birds and he thinks it is pretty funny if he can just read the answer instead of working it out for himself! The lag just needs to be long enough to pause the vid.

  • @dogsofthewind

    @dogsofthewind

    24 күн бұрын

    Cool idea! We’ll try sort it out for our future videos,