Hadede Ibis visits Long Beach! 

Bostrychia hagedash 

A group of Hadede Ibises  (Bostrychia hagedash) feeding on the dune in front of the Beach House, with Long Beach in the background. Photograph taken from the Beach House Family Room.

The Hadede Ibis is not uncommon in large parts of Africa but even so, its size and peculiar attitude usually makes it look out of place. 

The name Ibis refers to the bird associated with the Egyptian god Thoth, who instructed mankind in the sacred arts of language and hieroglyphics.
In Africa,  Thoth certainly has a sense of humor and a lot to say! These birds have a load call which has an unmistakable laugh to, often shouting "Ha-Ha-Haa-ha" repeatedly, as they fly away when disturbed.

Bird Watching Tour

Where to go?

Game Fishing  
from the Beach House
for
Cape Surfing, Diving & Fishing Tours.

Contact: info@sunsetbeach.co.za
Tel: +27 21 783 4283   Fax: + 27 21 783 4286

Janthina
for pictorial sitemap

Strawberry Romanoff
at
Beach Hotel
Kitchen.