The incredible Sociable Weaver's nest: The biggest in the world

While travelling towards and out of Upington on my way to Kgalagadi, I was fascinated by numerous nests of Sociable Weavers in all shapes and sizes on telephone poles and other structures. Inside the park, the giant nest were seen on old huge trees.It was an interesting characteristic feature of the arid landscape. (Right click the image to enlarge)

Skilful Sociable Weaver

 

Even at mid day it was still hard at work

The giant nest can host a colony of ±500 birds

The various chambers still active even when the tree has fallen

Telephone poles were of  great use outside the park