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Wildlife Estate Diaries
Jul 3, 2024
Wildlife Estate Diaries
Introduction
Living in a wildlife estate is an extraordinary experience.
The series aims to showcase the daily life and experiences in the wildlife estate.
Location
Estate: Hood Sprayed Wildlife Estate.
Borders: Greater Krueger National Park.
Size: Approximately 600 hectares.
Wildlife in the Estate
Common sightings of wildlife around the estate.
Smaller and larger species reside permanently within the estate.
Natural Features
Water Holes: Heron Dam, Hop Dam, and Fish Eagle Dam.
Green Belt: Over half of the estate, natural bushveld, sustenance, and shelter for animals.
Facilities: Network of gravel roads, hides for photography, single tracks for running, cycling, and bushwalking.
Human-Wildlife Interaction
Suburb feel with tarmac roads connecting houses.
Animals move freely between green belts and housing areas.
Occasional conflict such as snakes capturing squirrels or leopards preying on dogs.
Monitoring Wildlife
Use of trail cameras to capture animal activity in different locations:
Heron Dam inlet.
Tree near Western tip.
Termite mound in the center.
Game trail near Fish Eagle Dam.
Termite mound along a busy game trail.
Goal: Monitor the whole green belt and fence line.
Community Involvement
Sponsorship: Opportunity to sponsor a trail camera and choose its location.
Featured Property: Africa House (6-sleeper lodge) located near Hop Dam.
Features: Fully equipped modern amenities, off-grid, close to town, available for booking.
Future Plans
Upcoming episodes: Sharing trail camera highlights, specific activities (e.g., finding rare animals, bird identification).
Audience engagement: Comments and suggestions for the series.
Support via Patreon: Small monthly donations for rewards and video mentions.
Conclusion
Episode 1 recap and anticipation for future episodes.
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