Burn on the Golf Course

An ecological ‘fuel reduction’ burn was initiated this morning in the wetlands adjacent to the 15th fairway of the Hermanus Golf Course. Prior to the burn a sustained effort by numerous nature lovers attempted to rescue Chameleons and Tortoises from the area to be burnt. A fair number of both species was recovered and will be returned to the area, once the fire danger is passed. A number of other species was also recovered, including rodents, snakes and lizards. Botanists will be looking forward to the new, post-fire plant growth, which may include some interesting Orchid varieties!

The photographs were taken from my veranda which overlooks the 15th fairway.

Lily Season

This year we have had a wonderful display of lilies in our garden, mainly March Lilies (Amaryllis belladonna) as well as some indoor varieties and, of course, whilst walking on the Cliff Path, we have seen the endemic Cliff Lilies.