Rain in the Kalahari
Hello there,
Good news! We had over 60mm rain in Kuzikus! This is the first rain after the dry season and means alot for the wildlife here. In this region of the Kalahari Desert it usually rains 200mm per year only. So look at the pictures - the natural salt lakes are filled with water and this lasts for a long time for animal drinking. These lakes can change the whole microhabitat - frogs will appear, tadpoles and many insect larvae. This brings about wading birds such as the spoonbill, herons, storks, ducks and geese that happily feed in the water.
If the water lasts, we can be certain to see all those species in February 2011 on the bird project!
We will keep you posted with the dramatic change that will appear after the rain in the Kalahari.
Your BRinK - Team