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Here are some pics of the Spotted Thick-knee (Spotted Dikkop) I spotted this pair in the Southern Section. They are terrestrial nocturnal birds hunting for insects on the ground. They blend in very well with their surroundings where they will stand motionless and are often overlooked. http://i1180.p...

This is Skukuza’s skull who was killed on 22 April 2010 by Paul, also a Kruger bull introduced to Addo

Apologies for the blurry image, this is a long range shot for my “Mik ‘n Druk” camera (aim and shoot)

Here are some pics taken of Valli Moosa, one of the large Addo bull ellies introduced from Kruger. This was taken in the Addo Main Camp area. http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x404/Roned123/Addo%20Ellies/DSC07263500x297.jpg These were taken in the newly opened Southern Section after the fences wer...

These are my pics taken of Blackheaded Herons. This is a mature bird showing a red eye in early courtship http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x404/Roned123/Addo%20Birds/DSCF2701438x500.jpg This is an immature bird with duller plumage and a yellow eye http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x404/Roned123...

A few more of my bird pcs Cattle Egret http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x404/Roned123/Addo%20Birds/DSC08042295x500.jpg Hadeda Ibis http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x404/Roned123/Addo%20Birds/DSC07863500x469.jpg Rufousnaped Lark with insect in its beak http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x404/R...

Helmeted Guineafowl As long as I can remember I have always enjoyed watching these birds. They are most active early morning and late afternoons when they are out foraging in flocks and in the evenings making their way to some tall trees to roost for the night. During the breeding season the cocks ...

Bird Sightings There are over 400 species of birds listed on the official Addo Elephant Park SANParks website. I will post a few pics of the birds that I have photographed. I thought to post the Ostrich first because it is the biggest bird The male has the black plumage while the female has the bro...

Flowers with Insects Sprocky here are your flowers with "goggas" that you requested :lol: http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x404/Roned123/Addo%20Flowers/DSC03208550x510.jpg http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x404/Roned123/Addo%20Flowers/DSC032522.jpg http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums...

Roses for The Ladies Here are the roses for the ladies on the forum. :D I did not take these pics in Addo Park There is however an annual Addo Rose Show held in the village each October http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x404/Roned123/Addo%20Flowers/DSC02888640x480.jpg http://i1180.photobucket.com...

Here are some more pics of the flowers at Addo http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x404/Roned123/Addo%20Flowers/DSC02770.jpg http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x404/Roned123/Addo%20Flowers/DSC03260.jpg http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x404/Roned123/Addo%20Flowers/DSC07497550x413.jpg http://i1180...