owls Archives - Nikela: Helping People Saving Wildlife

Meet one of wildlife conservation’s rising stars

Oct 25, 2016 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: #NikelaAfrica, African Bird of Prey Sanctuary, Bird of prey sanctuary, Raptors, wildlife conservation Tagged: African Bird of Prey Sanctuary, Belinda Phetna, birds of prey, owls, rising star, Shannon Hoffman, vultures, wildlife conservation

During our travels we meet some amazing people. Some, like Belinda may be wildlife conservation’s rising stars, bringing the passion needed to save the wild birds and animals of Africa. She has this light in her eyes and a ready humble smile. With grace and confidence she calls the owl to her. Her favorite bird lands on her gloved arm grabbing the morsel of meat offered. After watching Belinda Phetna exercise the ambassador birds with Shannon at African Bird of Prey we wanted to know more about her. Here was this young African woman obviously enjoying working with these raptors….

Second Wind: Giving Back, Change of Heart

Dec 21, 2014 · by Russ · In: #NikelaAfrica, Africa Wildlife Conservation Tour 2014, Animal Poaching, Bird of Prey, Bird of prey sanctuary, birds of prey, conservation, lion, nonprofit, Raptors, Second Wind, Shannon, wild animals, wildlife conservation Tagged: African Bird of Prey Sanctuary, Chicken, falcon, giving back, HAWKS, Land Rover, lion, owls, RUSS, Second Wind, Shannon, TD5, wildlife conservation

Russ takes you on a journey most only dream about and shows you how you too can find your Second Wind Giving Back. So why is this old underground coal mining engineer now in the wilds of Africa helping people save wildlife? The answer is key to our OVERLANDING experience and drive. It is nice to travel but adventure traveling with an opportunity to give back… is AMAZING! I must admit back in the day I had no appreciation for tree huggers and resented the environmental regulators and safety inspectors who only got in the way of my production goals….

Killing a Nuisance Predator Creates New Problems

Oct 14, 2011 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: African Bird of Prey Sanctuary, Bird of Prey, birds of prey, South African wildlife Tagged: Leopard, leopards, owl, owls, predator, Primates

African birds of prey, the owl and falcon predators like the leopard, wildlife in Africa. “…so they shot the owl!” It all started one fall. Each morning on the farm, it seemed like there was one less chicken! The days seemed calm, no apparent squawking or sign of trouble. At night several hens roosted on the empty flower box hanging from the small balcony. One moonlit night the mystery of the disappearing chickens was solved. On the way to relieve himself the farmer heard a slight noise. He turned his head toward the sliding doors just in time to see…