The hyenas were still active at least most of them
so there was always something to be seen,
on top as already said the morning light was still simply perfect,
for sure the prize never changed its owner
and we even had luck with a woodland kingfisher paying a visit.
Some hyenas were also thirsty but must say also that water looked already extreme green and after we stood there already for more than half an hour we carried on and thought that our stay at that waterhole was over but we were wrong
because after we also stopped for a red backed shrike
and more common waxbills
we again met old friends.......wild dogs.......
Followed by one car in the beginning Timon drove backwards but he suddenly turned around as he was more than sure that the wild dogs are on the way to visit the waterhole which was not far so we nearly took no pictures and were first at the waterhole before after a while the pack charged out of the bushes right into the direction of the hyenas who in fact were surprised but stayed where they where
and the wild dogs finally quenched their thirst.
The Heat is on and the Lions as well
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whilst nearly lying in the water.
Here you can see the wild dogs on the left side of the waterhole and the hyenas on the right side
I lost sight of the hyeanas with the prey they must have ran behind us into a bush and others at first sight withdrew a bit but some were standing on the rock in the middle of the waterhole and hold the fort.
As we already got that many shots from the hyenas we first concentrated on the wild dogs who got more and more relaxed
and luckily also stayed at the waterhole,
some even laid down either right on the grass or close to the water
and also we get prepaired for another longer stay at the waterhole
so we switched from wild dogs to hyenas
and were after a while even surrounded by other cars and even OSV’s
but the many cars never disturbed either the wild dogs nor the hyenas who never moved away from the rock.
So this was now part Two of our very best waterhole sighting and same was not yet over as we were eager to get some shots of the interaction of the both species.
to be continued...............................
Here you can see the wild dogs on the left side of the waterhole and the hyenas on the right side
I lost sight of the hyeanas with the prey they must have ran behind us into a bush and others at first sight withdrew a bit but some were standing on the rock in the middle of the waterhole and hold the fort.
As we already got that many shots from the hyenas we first concentrated on the wild dogs who got more and more relaxed
and luckily also stayed at the waterhole,
some even laid down either right on the grass or close to the water
and also we get prepaired for another longer stay at the waterhole
so we switched from wild dogs to hyenas
and were after a while even surrounded by other cars and even OSV’s
but the many cars never disturbed either the wild dogs nor the hyenas who never moved away from the rock.
So this was now part Two of our very best waterhole sighting and same was not yet over as we were eager to get some shots of the interaction of the both species.
to be continued...............................
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Wow! Hyenas to the right and wild dogs to the left
The bird photos have become absolutely fantastic. They cannot get any better. Kudos to Timon
The bird photos have become absolutely fantastic. They cannot get any better. Kudos to Timon
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Wow Wow Wow, Pumbaa!
What an astounding session, great sightings at my favourite place!
The light is indeed superb, as you say!
And what a conglomeration of hyenas!
Neither species is afraid of water there, it seems they know no crocs!
What an astounding session, great sightings at my favourite place!
The light is indeed superb, as you say!
And what a conglomeration of hyenas!
Neither species is afraid of water there, it seems they know no crocs!
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Thanks so much, Lisbeth
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Definitely all the Crocs in that area were in Sunset dam
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Well first both species stayed in their corners the hyenas close to the famous rock
and the wild dogs on the left edge of the waterhole eying suspiciously each other from the safe distance.
It took not that long and the curiosity on both sides won and at least one member of each species approached,
soon more of the wild dogs got interested in the hyenas
and at least in number the wild dogs were predominant as most of the hyenas we still saw earlier that morning had moved under bushes but the ones close to the rock never gave up same to the wild dogs.
Not all of the wild dogs were in the mood for trouble and instead enjoyed a morning nap or a sun bath although must say the higher the sun got the hotter it got.
Sorry once again about the number of pictures but it was extreme hard again to choose the favourites as we took so many of them and that sighting was simply amazing
meanwhile also that sighting must have got around as the come and go with cars and OSV’s got more but luckily everyone behaved and all had the best view onto that spectacle.
Two against one
and the wild dogs on the left edge of the waterhole eying suspiciously each other from the safe distance.
It took not that long and the curiosity on both sides won and at least one member of each species approached,
soon more of the wild dogs got interested in the hyenas
and at least in number the wild dogs were predominant as most of the hyenas we still saw earlier that morning had moved under bushes but the ones close to the rock never gave up same to the wild dogs.
Not all of the wild dogs were in the mood for trouble and instead enjoyed a morning nap or a sun bath although must say the higher the sun got the hotter it got.
Sorry once again about the number of pictures but it was extreme hard again to choose the favourites as we took so many of them and that sighting was simply amazing
meanwhile also that sighting must have got around as the come and go with cars and OSV’s got more but luckily everyone behaved and all had the best view onto that spectacle.
Two against one
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and we still noticed inidivudal dogs here and there who were not interested in the hyenas
must say that the size of each specie compared to each other is more than impressive.
After another 45 minutes we finally got our interactive shots and it was more than hard to drag ourselves away
but after finally both species mingled enough between each other
they again returned to their buddies but still stayed at the waterhole
and we had the intention in returning again to that spot after we had paid Crocodile Bridge Camp another visit still hoping that at least something will still be hanging around.
We drove straight to Duke’s waterhole and noticed there a couple of circling vultures,
more on a tree close to Duke’s but as presently nothing else was around we carried on
and were lucky in finding another burchell’s coucal.
Lots of marabu storks could be seen here and there
and along the S28 general game in form of warthogs, giraffes, wildebeests as well as zebras could be admired.
to be continued................................
must say that the size of each specie compared to each other is more than impressive.
After another 45 minutes we finally got our interactive shots and it was more than hard to drag ourselves away
but after finally both species mingled enough between each other
they again returned to their buddies but still stayed at the waterhole
and we had the intention in returning again to that spot after we had paid Crocodile Bridge Camp another visit still hoping that at least something will still be hanging around.
We drove straight to Duke’s waterhole and noticed there a couple of circling vultures,
more on a tree close to Duke’s but as presently nothing else was around we carried on
and were lucky in finding another burchell’s coucal.
Lots of marabu storks could be seen here and there
and along the S28 general game in form of warthogs, giraffes, wildebeests as well as zebras could be admired.
to be continued................................
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Especially when one is pregnantthe size of each specie compared to each other is more than impressive.
Amazing sighting, Pumbaa! You don't have to excuse for the many pics
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More lovely shots, Pumbaa!
It really was a once in a lifetime sighting!
It really was a once in a lifetime sighting!
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