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“Stories that roam
where the wild things are.”
Written in the wild
'26 -'27
Written in the Wild is where words meet wilderness. In this feature, YWP founder and storyteller Gabby Sykora shares her reflections, lessons, and real-life encounters from the bush and beyond.
Each entry captures a moment — a bird’s call, a quiet trail, a spark of wonder — reminding us why nature matters and how we can protect it.
If you love stories that stir curiosity and inspire connection with the wild, you’re in the right place.
Decoding the Messages Hidden in Their Songs
What the 2025 Owlet Award Means to Me
The Day of Two Kingfishers
Two Tiny Surprises on the Farm
Where Stories Hide- A Photographer’s Secret to Never Running Out of Things to Say
Overnight at Kululapa
Eight Legs Too Close for Comfort
The Morning Choir - A new perspective
Taking Your Time in Nature Often Reveals Hidden Wonders
What’s That Bird Doing?
The Best Birding Advice I Ever Got (And the Worst...)
Close to Nature, Closer Than Expected
The Curse (and Blessing) of Familiar Feathers
Never Trust a “Quiet” Kruger Road
Are we actually missing more than we realise?
Chasing Light in the Bush
Booked, Packed… and Slightly Nervous: The Accommodation Gamble on a Birding Trip
The Difference between Seeing and Observing
Beaufort West sewage works, the secret birding hotspots nobody expects
Where the Wild Still Shapes the Experience
The Pressure to Always Find Something
The Campsite That Came Alive
When Winter Arrives on the Game Drive
The Day I Almost Jinxed Myself Into a Snake Bite
When a Bird List Changes the Whole Game Drive
Before the Shot: Why Binoculars Matter in Wildlife Photography
A Small Dish of Water Can Make a Big Difference
Where the Karoo Begins – The Three Sisters
Birding From a Picnic Table: The Unexpected Magic of Bulkraal
The Birds You Never Forget
Walking the Bossie Trail in the Karoo National Park
A Pharmacy Detour and a Reminder of Human Kindness
ToP Image Credits: Jessica Botha
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