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King of the African Waterways: The Pel’s Fishing Owl

Here at Limpokwena, we’re lucky to have two resident breeding pairs of these fascinating and rare birds. Come and view their nesting sites in person now during their nesting season.

Reigning supreme along African rivers and lakes, the Pel’s fishing owl is no ordinary predator! Found throughout sub-Saharan Africa, this giant owl boasts a wingspan of a whopping 1.8 meters (almost 6 feet). Despite their size, they’re stealthy hunters with incredible hearing, able to hear a fish splash from miles away!

Listen closely at night, and you might just hear their booming calls.