Everlasting Spring Celebrations in Cape Point

[This was written by Fran Siebrits and published online by Wild Magazine http://www.wildcard.co.za, 2012]
 
This year’s spectacular displays of spring wild flowers have come and gone in many parts of the Cape and along the West Coast. But delicate petals of delightful colours are still showing off in Cape Point. 
 

Bokbaai vygies (Dorotheanthus bellidiformis) Photograph by Fran Siebrits

Red-billed Oxpeckers Released in Mokala

[This was written by Fran Siebrits and published online by Wild Magazine http://www.wildcard.co.za, 2012]

After disappearing form the area for over half a century, the red-billed oxpecker has been introduced into Mokala National Park

Deceiving Daisies

[This was written by Fran Siebrits and published online by Wild Magazine http://www.wildcard.co.za, 2012]

There is more to the dazzling beauty of spring daisies than one would have thought. Their main aim is to attract pollinators, and they have more than one way of going about this challenge … even if it boils down to being a little deceptive.

Trail Runner's Guide

[This was written by Fran Siebrits and published online by Wild Magazine http://www.wildcard.co.za, 2012]

Southern Africa has an incredible diversity of natural landscapes, providing an abundance of beautiful terrain to explore and enjoy on foot. Trail runner and adventure photographer Jacques Marais has compiled the best trail running routes in and around South Africa in Trail Runner’s Guide.