The Balloon Vine (Cardiospernum Grandiflorum) This most pernicious creeper (a native of tropical America) has established itself in the middle section of Manor Drive, Manor Gardens, as well as the … Continue reading
The Birds of Msinsi Nature Reserve
On Saturday, Birdlife Port Natal paid the Msinsi Nature Reserve a visit. Gathering at 7 in the morning, and splitting into two groups, we set off to see the local bird life. … Continue reading
LIVING WITH VERVET MONKEYS – Manor Gardens
LIVING WITH VERVET MONKEYS Information taken from APES (Animal Protection and Environmental Sanctuary) and from Vervet Rescue. Vervet monkeys are not vermin, in fact they are becoming endangered and their … Continue reading
Dwarf Chameleon – Bradypodion melanocephalum
Durban Dwarf Chameleon (Bradypodion melanocephalum) I had heard of the endangered Durban Dwarf Chameleon several years back when a population in the Cato Manor area was threatened by the development … Continue reading
GORDON’S OLIVE-GREEN HEADED MILLIPEDE
GORDON’S OLIVE-GREEN HEADED MILLIPEDE Manor Gardens has not seen the end to new and unusual species of millipede – my brother Gordon Stuart McCallum found a millipede in his garden … Continue reading
Callum’s Millipede Last year my 7 year old nephew, Callum Weber (enthused by the red-headed Manor Garden’s Millipede) found a millipede in his garden in Manor Drive. Excitedly, he brought … Continue reading
The Manor Gardens’ Millipede
THE MANOR GARDENS’ MILLIPEDE Two years ago I noticed a species of millipede in my garden which I had never seen before. They appeared several weeks before our usual millipedes … Continue reading
Broad-leaved Bristle Grass
Broad-leaved Bristle Grass (Setaria megaphylla) My Saluki hound Sirocco simply loves this grass. On a daily basis he goes out as intently as a truffle hunter in search of its … Continue reading
Who dares go there! Yellow-billed Kite
Sometimes within the tedium on one’s life -something extraordinary happens that lifts one above the mundane; and if you are lucky – gives you a story to tell, an event … Continue reading
Superlative. Pink Wild Pear
Dombeya burgessiae, Pink Wild Pear. These beautiful flowers were photographed in the Msinsi Nature Reserve forest in July. For two weeks walkers at the reserve were treated to a spectacular … Continue reading
My Garden and Environment - Berea, Durban 