A storey of a small nature reserve in South Africa Limpopo Province

1. Nylsvlei
The story of a wetland

2. When the Voortrekkers entered the area during
the Groot Trek they found a delta
full of water and nearby something
that look like a Pyramid and they called
the water place Nylsvlei because they
thought they were in Egypt
–The story of the naming of the area

3. The entrance to a paradise for a short time

4. Enjoy – that’s the concept

6. The effect of wires on wildlife.
This is the harsh reality

7. Weather stations in a reserve is important so that
we can monitor the climate over a long period

8. Dead trees is not a export product or for firewood. It is used by birds of prey
For hunting purposes and the nutrients need to go back in the soil

9. The thick reed beds give protection to birds and animals alike.
It purify the water coming out of the wetlands

11. Wetlands breaking the speed of rainstorm water

12. People need the hides to observe the birds
without disturbing them
A place of silence for a hour or two

15. It start with a single tree – the birds bring the seeds of the
other trees – they make sure that there is food for tomorrow

16. Poison bulb is the name - but this is a rare plant and one to appreciate

17. In the distance the bushveld change into the lush waters of the wetland

18. Unspoiled bushveld as it should be – open savannah !

20. The Jacob Regop – a Alien Invader in our paradise

23. The road to the horizon

24. Never pick it up – it will squirt to protect itself and it need to replace the water

25. The Pierneef Tree ?

28. Bankrotbos – if your farm is full of this plant
you will not be able to sell it

29. A place to rest – to pause and ponder of this great area
of conservation

30. Part of the Hibiscus family

31. Termites working on the grass of the veld
A essential part of the landscape of the bushveld

32. Vaalboom – indicator of seepage lines

33. Indicator of termites – working as protector of
the veld and habitat

34. A place for humans to eat and rest

35. The soothing waters of Nylsvlei

36. The queen of the night – waiting and ready to invade our paradise

37. The end of the day

38. Leaving our little paradise

39. The end of a day Journey
There is still a place to rest our soul