Fiscal Flycatcher Babies Thrive
Our parting shot this week is of the fiscal flycatcher babies that were born a week ago in a nest just outside our office.
We can sense spring in the air at Grootbos, and it has energized our entire team!
Our Entomology team is especially buzzing with excitement. Each week, they bring you a fascinating story from their "Under the Microscope" series, sharing fun and interesting facts about the incredible world of insects.

Check out this amazing photograph of a dragonfly! Did you know that their wings make them one of the most skilled predators in the animal kingdom?
Spring has also brought a stunning display of flowers to Grootbos, with beautiful Gladiolus varieties blooming all around. This vibrant one is Gladiolus bullatus, and Gladiolus debilis is putting on a show as well!
Grootbos Foundation is a registered non-profit organisation in Gansbaai dedicated to conserving the Cape Floral Kingdom while uplifting the communities that call it home. The foundation protects over 22,200 hectares of fynbos and biodiversity across Grootbos Private Nature Reserve and the Walker Bay...
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Read MoreOur parting shot this week is of the fiscal flycatcher babies that were born a week ago in a nest just outside our office.
Grootbos Foundation delivered an Employability Workshop for matriculants from Hermanus Child and Family Services.
Anathi has landed a job at the local municipality which is a successful step from internship to employment.
Thank you for the kind messages of concern and care this week as an early summer fynbos fire burned between Gansbaai and Stanford.
The view at Grootbos shows a clear outline of where the fire moved towards the Walker Bay area and onto the reserve.
From all of us at Grootbos Foundation, we wish you a fabulous weekend full of wild discoveries.