Sclater's lark
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: The first recordings of Sclater's lark (Spizocorys sclateri) are credited to WL Sclater (1863-1944) an English ornithologist who was also held the position of Director of Cape Town Museum from 1896 to 1906. Stony arid to semi-arid plains, scattered with grasses and shrubs dominate their habitats.
Distribution: Confined to the Nama Karoo in southern Namibia with observations being recorded as far north as Mariental.Diet: Uses its large bill to overturn stones in search for insects such as grasshoppers, ants, small beetles and weevils. Also eats seeds of grasses including bushman grasses and shrubs.
Description: A small lark with brownish buff upper parts and a distinctive 'teardrop' marking under each eye. The stout and long bill is brownish-pink.Breeding: A dry leaf and stem combination form the basis for a cup-shaped nest. Only 1 egg is laid from April to November and incubated by both male and female for up to 13 days.
Size: 14cm. Weight: 20g.
Camp Provenance
Cabana's and permanently erected tents on the banks of the Orange River. This camp also serves as the starting base for several river rafting & canoeing adventures
Goibib Mountain Lodge
The owners and management of this new lodge are making a huge effort to make it the best place to stay in the area. New features and activities are frequently added
Norotshama Lodge
Nestled in the great valley of the Karas region and situated on the banks of the Orange River, about 50km from the South African / Namibia border post
Orange River Lodge
The Orange River Lodge is situated near Noordoewer on the border between South Africa and Namibia
Sandfontein Lodge
A small lodge set on the third biggest game reserve in Namibia. Expect tranquility and a very personalised service in a remote environment
The White House
Not quite Washington DC! This remote accommodation is basic but extremely popular with those looking for good honest accommodation.
