pomarine jaeger
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: Pomarine jaegers (Stercorarius pomarinus) inhabit inshore waters, coastal wetlands and sheltered bays usually singly or in groups of up to 10. They roost at sea in flocks of around 20 and on occasions have been observed roosting ashore along the Skeleton Coast, possibly due to the strong and imposing wave movements forcing them to the shore.
Distribution: Migrates to the waters off the Atlantic Coast from Walvis Bay, Swakopmund north along the Skeleton Coast to the estuary of the Kunene River where they are more common.
Diet: Scavenges around fishing vessels for fish and will take prey from other birds. Is know to eat small seabirds.
Description: Pomarinus refers to the sheath which partly covers the nostril in the breeding season.
Breeding: Breeds north of the Arctic Circle migrating south to warmer Namibian waters.
Size: 65cm (excluding tail streamers). Weight: 700g. Wingspan: 125cm.
Epupa Falls Lodge A tented camp on the banks of the Kunene River close to Epupa Falls and Himba settlements
Fort Sesfontein
On the border between Kaokoland and Damaraland this fort was built at the same time as the fort of Namutoni in Etosha
Kapika Waterfall Lodge
On a hill above the Kunene river, the lodge has tremendous views of the surrounding area and looks towards the Epupa Falls
Kunene River Lodge
An excellent lodge in a remote location on the banks of the Kunene River, for those interesting in birding, relaxing or river rafting this lodge is an absolute must
Ohakane Lodge
One of the oldest lodges in the Kaokoland area, from here guest can visit Himba villages and other areas of interest in Kaokoland
Okahirongo Elephant Lodge
Near the tiny settlement of Puros, this luxury lodge offers you the ability to search for the desert adapted elephants
Okahirongo River Camp
On a hillside overlooking the Kunene River this small intimate camp offers accommodation for a maximum of 14 people.
Opuwo Country Lodge
This is one of the newer lodges in Opuwo - it has beautiful views over Kaokoland -a real desert oasis
