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

Mon Jan 05 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm UTC-06:00

Aspen Drive Library | Vernon Hills

Lake County Audubon Society
Publisher/HostLake County Audubon Society
Springtime in.... Africa with Doug Reitz and Charlotte Pavelka
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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.
Zoom link for those that are unable to attend in person: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83541557634?pwd=zL3iiA3h9Liet4Eo5UxZ6SaInf4yfh.1
Photos by Doug Reitz: Cheetah, Pincushion Protea, Knysna Turaco & Southern Ground Hornbill
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