You may have noticed the beautiful field of cosmos by Tunzi’s stables and sunflowers and cosmos on your right just after you come in the East Gate.
Author Archives: Leane Schabram
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Apr
Apr
As a guardian of your poultry flock, protecting your feathered friends from backyard predators around the clock is crucial. Even in a bustling urban setting, it’s often not a question of “if” but “when” predators will arrive for their chicken dinner.
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Apr
Apr
The Goliath Heron is also known as a giant heron, and it’s obvious why… a very large wading bird of the heron family. It’s one of the largest birds in the world and one of our residents was lucky enough to spot one at our dam. Standing up to 1.5 meters tall they have a wingspan of up to 2.4 meters wide.
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Mar
Mar
YHave you seen the jackal on Fairview? Perhaps you have heard them calling to each other in the early hours of the morning?
Side-striped jackals have a slender build with a distinctive coat pattern characterised by a black or dark brown stripe running along each side of the body, from the shoulders to the tail. The tail is almost always tipped with white. Their fur is typically a mix of colours, including grey, tan, and white. The body mass ranges from 6.5-14kgs. They are dog-like in appearance and are nocturnal.
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Feb
Feb
Deja-moo, a micro-dairy conveniently located right in your neighbourhood. How fortunate are we as Fairview residents to have this hidden gem basically in our own backyard?
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Dec
Dec
You may have seen some of these popping up on your site the day after some rain.
The name “amakhowe” finds its roots in the Zulu language, meaning “wild mushroom.” In certain regions of South Africa, it is alternatively referred to as i’kowe.
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Oct
Oct
These majestic birds can be seen flying gracefully through our skies. These large birds are characterized by their striking white plumage, long necks, and impressive wingspans, they have black flight feathers and conical red bills. They are often seen as symbols of good luck and prosperity and used to be known as the “courier of a new babyâ€.
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Oct
Oct
Since we are currently having a shortage of eggs due to the outbreak, there is no better time to get your garden coop ready and start getting free-range eggs in your own backyard.
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Aug
Aug
Have you spotted any of these on Fairview Estates yet? The Southern Bald Ibis is large and is a shiny, dark blue-black colour. It has a red face and head without feathers and wrinkled skin, along with a long, curved red beak. It is mostly found across high altitude grasslands but can also be found […]
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Jun
Jun
Have you noticed how many butterflies we have fluttering around on Fairview Estates? Due to the biodiversity here on our Fairview farms, thanks to our eco-conscious farmers and our Macadamia Co-op Farmer, Scott Meyer, we are privileged enough to attract many different butterfly species. Butterflies are enchanting creatures that have a way of capturing our attention […]