Magic Moment of the Week: And out of the darkness . . .
On the weekend I had the opportunity to go swimming with a cape fur seal colony. The conditions were great and the seals were really playful in the warm weather. We had a surprise visitor, when all of a sudden a huge elephant seal appeared just a few metres in front of me. While initially […]
Tag and release fishing
Fishing is a popular recreational sport in Plettenberg Bay, with a local angling club, fishing charters, recreational fisherman, and a dense influx of holiday makers who practice fishing as a hobby. Due to our dwindling supply of ocean resources, certain fish are listed with regards to their stock size as green (best choice), orange (caution), […]
Magic moment of the week: Coming face to face with an African elephant
My magic moment of the week was coming face to face with an African elephant. The sheer size and power of this animal was incredible, yet she was so gentle. This experience showed me the great respect and understanding needed to work along side a wild animal.