Green-backed heron
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: Green-backed herons (Butorides striata) are noted for their attendance in wooded areas around margins of rivers, lakes, ponds, estuaries, streams, reedbeds and swamps where the vegetation overhangs the water. This enables them to roost and climb agilely among the branches, roots and reeds to strike out for prey.
Distribution Scattered populations in along the Kunene River, Caprivi wetlands, Etosha National Park, Swakopmund, Hardap Dam and Epupa Falls.
Diet: Solitary day or night hunter for fish, crustaceans, spiders, molluscs, insects, frogs and reptiles. A feature of their foraging technique is to wait in a crouched position for long periods of time, on shore or perch before prey becomes within striking range.
Description Small, stocky heron with large bill and strong, curved claws. Striata refers to the black moustachial stripe.
Breeding: A flimsy, saucer-shaped nest consisting of reeds, twigs and sticks, usually near water allows the female to lay 2 to 5 eggs mainly after rains. Incubation periods are up to 27 days.
Size: 40cm. Weight: 210g.
Dune Hopper
3 or 4 Days - The dune hopper concept offers scheduled flights from Windhoek or Swakopmund - with overnight stays of varying lengths at several lodges in the NamibRand Private Reserve and around Sossusvlei
Skeleton Coast Fly-In Safari
4 Days - This is generally viewed as the best safari to the Skeleton Coast - an not to be missed experience
Skeleton Coast & Sossusvlei
4 Days - Exactly the same as the itinerary above but with the addition of a a visit to Sossusvlei
Ultimate Skeleton Coast Flying Safari
4 Days - A highly customisable private safari allowing for departures from different parts of Namibia and for any length of trip
Skeleton Coast & Luderitz Fly-In Safari
5 Days - The third is the series of Skeleton Coast Safaris this time with the addition of the small harbour town of Luderitz
Skeleton Coast & Etosha Fly-In
5 Days - The fourth and final Skeleton Coast Safari gives the opportunity for game viewing in Etosha
Skeleton Coast Camp
4 or 5 Days - This flying safari is the only way to visit the Wilderness Skeleton Coast Camp
