Nurturing Nature: Tsala Lodge Releases Owl

Tsala Treetop Lodge’s Estate Horticulturist, Colin Murphy has released a wood owl back in to the forest, in which Tsala is situated, which had recently been rehabilitated after it flew into the property’s Chapel and injured itself.

Comments General Manager Mary-Ann du Plessis, “When we found the owl we immediately took it to the Eagle Encounters Team who nurtured it back to health, so it was a beautiful moment when we set it free near to the chapel in order to make its flight easier. Working in harmony with nature like this proves that we are all part of the bigger eco-picture and can quite happily cohabitate in our beautiful forest by supporting each other.”

Tsala Treetop Lodge is embraced by nature and guests are encouraged to amble through the deep forests and enjoy the magnificence of the indigenous fauna and flora. Guests may also experience an enjoyable bird watching afternoon as they identify one of 260 species of birds while keeping an eye out for the elusive Loerie, the pride of the forest canopy.

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Editors notes:

Set amidst the treetops of an age-old indigenous forest, Tsala is a lavish celebration of the spirit of Africa. 

 

Birdlife found at Tsala:

Chorister Robin-chat is usually on hand in and around the Suites and in front of the lodge. 

Also common in the estate are Lemon (Cinnamon) and Red-eyed Dove, Olive Thrush, Terrestrial Brownbul (Bulbul) and Dusky Flycatchers. In the forested areas, also look out for Knysna Turaco, Emerald Cuckoo, Knysna and Olive Woodpecker, Narina Trogon, Sharp-billed Honeyguide, Grey Cuckooshrike, Knysna Warbler, Yellow-throated Woodland Warbler, White-starred Robin, Blue-mantled Crested Flycatcher and Cape Batis, although some of these species are elusive.

The Tsitsikamma Forest also hosts African Crowned Eagle and African Wood Owl, plus some of the accipiters such as African Goshawk and Black Sparrowhawk.

In the mountains one should look for Cape Canary , Cape Sugarbird , Orange-breasted Sunbird, Black Saw-wing and Ground Woodpecker. Also present, though difficult to locate are Protea Canary, Victorin’s Warbler, Striped Flufftail and Cape Siskin .