Grietjie Private Reserve

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WoW Sprocky,

as always Incredible sightings and fantastic shots ^Q^ ^Q^ ^Q^

Especially love the birdies and the zebras :ty:


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Great pics even in bad light. \O


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Thank you, Dankie... :ty:

On Thursday morning we woke up to a dry day. Even these Vultures were enjoying the first early morning sun in days, right outside my kitchen window...
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Friday on the way to the river, this Kudu was so busy concentrating on chewing the cud, I don't think he even realised that I was there...
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Down at the river I was kept busy by this Tawny-flanked Prinia, until I managed to get a few shots...
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Once the sun had started setting, this Elephant stopped by for a late drink...
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More to come...


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That’s a great way to start the morning ^Q^


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Once again, on Saturday morning the birds were enjoying the sunlight. Here is a Black-collared Barbet...
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On drive this morning it was overcast again. This young Kudu spotted something that kept it staring...
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Some birds have amazing camo, this Red-crested Korhaan was almost invisible...
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And finally, Grietjie has it's own Mountain Lion. This Lioness has two cubs hidden on this koppie, they were spotted yesterday...
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Until next time... X#X


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^Q^ ^Q^
X#X X#X


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Just wonderful to have all that in your back yard ^Q^ ^Q^ X#X


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Love the Prinia amongst the thorns and the green shoots :-0


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New green shoots make a lovely background for the prinia ^Q^ ^Q^

The barbet looks rather miserable lol


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^Q^ \O Wonderful pics again Sproky .Love the Vultures we did not see many recently on our quick trip. \O


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