Damwits - Mopane Full House 2019 and 2021

[Richprins]

There was another one calling somewhere down the stream!

[Lisbeth]

Great to see a scops owl and I am sure that you only saw it, because you heard it I know that scops owl from another topic

[Alf]

An owl

Nice place to park off and relax

[Flutterby]

Well-spotted owl!

[Pumbaa]

Alos love that owl, Richprins

[ExFmem]

Trying to catch up on some old favorites here

Seeing the Shipandani Hide brings back good memories of our overnight stay there - loved it.
You did get some nice scenery shots, RP , and the Pygmy Kingfisher is such a special sighting . I'm pretty impressed with your Scop's sighting all due to your knowledge about their call - good job!

[Richprins]

It is quite a distinctive call!

https://youtu.be/_UVaIBq2eAQ?t=12

[Lisbeth]

Should be possible to remember, maybe There's an eco or somebody answering

[Richprins]

Yes they normally call in a pair, Lis!

[Richprins]

And then a smashing sighting indeed!

I haven't seen a side-striped jackal in years, and certainly never one drinking!

And onwards!

The Shongololo Loop follows the Shongololo Stream...


BL: "I thought this was the Tsendze River still?"

RP: "Ja, I also thought so, but I looked at the..'

BL: "So you LIED!!!"

RP: "Well, it was still the Tsendze for a little bit.."


BL: "You said the scops owl was at the Tsendze crossing!"

RP: "..."



Anyway, one just goes for miles in this alien landscape...

The baobab is dead from elephant, I think?




There were birds appearing out of nowhere too!