Springtime in.... Africa with Doug Reitz and Charlotte Pavelka

South Africa, with its unique habitats and plant diversity, was in full bloom during our springtime visit in September/October 2024. Our 6 week, 5,500 mile self-drive road trip starting in Cape Town took us through 10 national parks in South Africa and southern Namibia. Vultures, eagles, cranes, sunbirds and turacos were some of the 402 birds observed. Oryx, hartebeest, leopard, rhinoceros and cheetah were some of the 64 mammals we encountered. Join us for an adventure through the stunning South African landscape!

Speakers: Doug Reitz & Charlotte Pavelka

Scroll through the top photos for a tease some of the spectacular photos from their South Africa trip.

Lake County Audubon Society has a variety of speakers on the first Monday of the month October through May. All (including children accompanied by an adult) are welcome to come for the free programs and refreshments 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
*Please note the time change to 6:30pm.
We will be in the meeting room at the Aspen Drive Branch of Cook Memorial Library.

Photos by Doug Reitz: Cheetah, Pincushion Protea, Knysna Turaco & Southern Ground Hornbill

You may also like the following events from Lake County Audubon Society:

• This Thursday, 9th October, 06:00 pm, Great Lakes Piping Plover with Dr. Francesca Cuthbert in Waukegan
• This Friday, 10th October, 08:30 am, GUIDED BEACH WALK + PRIVATE PLOVER EXHIBIT TOUR in Waukegan
• This Saturday, 11th October, 09:00 am, Bird Walk at St Marys of the Lake in Mundelein

Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Vernon Hills, Meetups in Vernon Hills.