Polemaetus bellicosus Martial Eagle Breëkoparend
Melkrivier Road, Oct 2024
A breeding resident. Uncommon. Occurs widely but very sparsely across the Waterberg (recorded in 12% of the Waterberg pentads); usually encountered singly; frequents both open and wooded country. It is red-listed as 'vulnerable' on account of declining numbers across the continent and its decline in the Waterberg is equally evident: in 1980 at least five active nests were known here (e.g. photo below) whereas no active nest sites are currently known. Breeds in winter.
A breeding resident. Uncommon. Occurs widely but very sparsely across the Waterberg (recorded in 12% of the Waterberg pentads); usually encountered singly; frequents both open and wooded country. It is red-listed as 'vulnerable' on account of declining numbers across the continent and its decline in the Waterberg is equally evident: in 1980 at least five active nests were known here (e.g. photo below) whereas no active nest sites are currently known. Breeds in winter.
Sandrivierspoort, Sep 2020
sub adult feeding on Tree Squirrel
sub adult feeding on Tree Squirrel
Lephalale, Mar 2017
immature
immature
Sandrivierspoort, Jun 2018
Dronkfontein, May 2018
immature
immature
Baviaansberg, Sep 1978