Punda Maria, The birding paradise of Kruger National Park

Hi! Welcome back to Dogs of the Wind!
We are glad to upload another video so soon after our recent adventures to the Eastern Cape!
This video we explore the far north of the Kruger National Park, Punda Maria.
Sit back and enjoy our video.
Sound track from BenSound.com
0:00 Sound of the thunderbirds
0:37 Entering Punda Maria
1:23 Camp set up
1:50 Bush babies
2:10 Flycatcher trail camp walkabout
3:04 Game drives Mahonie Loop
4:20 History of the Punda Maria name
5:00 Klopperfontein dam
7:30 Dzudzwini flood plain
8:10 Lions
8:41 Spider hunting wasp in camp
9:15 Driving to Pafuri
10:30 Wild dog
11:17 Broad-billed and Racquet tailed Rollers
13:04 Bohms Spinetail
14:10 Klopperfontein elephant

[@Mr09260]

My Best large Camp in Kruger>> Punda Maria Rocks

[@CherylTancott-nz1qv]

Really enjoyed this.

[@dogsofthewind]

Thank you for your kind comment! It is so encouraging to know that people are enjoying our videos!

[@TheOuboet]

Lovely video. Glad you guys got that Racket-tailed Roller so nicely!

[@dogsofthewind]

There were a bunch of cars watching it like a lion sighting😂

[@ndivhuwo5685]

Lovely video,thanks for sharing ❤️

[@dogsofthewind]

Thank you for the compliment! We’re so glad you like our content

[@glynnisward6958]

Superb footage and commentary! Well done, Kelvin and Lindsay! I loved watching this!

[@michaelward5228]

I loved this video. You got some great bird shots!👌👍👏👏👏🌟

[@brendanward7595]

I love that the small creatures get as much love on the channel as the big charismatic fauna. What a treat!

[@dogsofthewind]

We value your opinion, thank you Brendan! Brother bear!

[@joatmofa0405]

I love this video : An ambience of complete peacefulness surrounds the soothing narrating - a sense of relaxation is experienced. I suspect you guys are very relaxed & peaceful in your demeanour!

[@dogsofthewind]

Thank you so much! Your comment is most humbling and completely appreciated :) We are so glad you enjoy our content!

[@NdivhuRamabulana]

Beautifully narrated video 🫶 thanks for sharing

[@dogsofthewind]

Thank you for the lovely feedback!

[@JamesCheetahNell]

We have seen those exact three wild dogs on the H1-8 before in 2021. I checked the photos!

[@dogsofthewind]

Thats so cool! Amazing how their markings are so unique!

[@willewout]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video! The footage and story telling was captivating, and loved that clip that focus shifted from the birds to the buffalos - what a nice reveal!

[@dogsofthewind]

Thank you! The focus shifting was experimental but worked out nicely

[@deryckelthierry2037]

in 14.55, it's not ruff, it's wood sandiper 😎. Thank you for this wanderful film

[@dogsofthewind]

Thank you! We struggle identifying some of those wading birds😂 we’re glad you enjoyed the video!

[@MikeKingTheGlosterBirder]

I enjoyed your video and have subscribed. I'm 99% certain your Ruffs are Wood Sandpipers, which we get here in the UK on passage.

[@dogsofthewind]

Thanks so much for the sub and the info on the sandpipers. We always find those difficult to identify!

[@shaunferguson8782]

@@dogsofthewind Yip Mike beat me to it. Wonderful video though I still need to complete the Punda Maria section of the park lots of lifers for me still up there.