Lovely pics of Babalala MP.
We always made a point of stopping here as there is usually something interesting to see in this area.
The S56 has always produced some good raptor sightings for us. A pair of Verreaux's Eagle-owls breed just South of the turn off to the main tar road and one of the birds sat out in the open on an overhanging branch.
Tawny Eagles soar overhead in search of easy pickings.
And Fish-eagles call as they wander around on their morning tour of their patch.
This stretch has also produced good sightings of Storks for us. A juvenile Yellow-billed Stork yawns in the warm sunshine.
Before stretching it's wings prior to a preening session.
A Black Stork struts along the riverbed in search of reptiles of insects to feed on.
While three Wooly-necked Storks pass warily by a drowsy Croc, all watched over by the local Hippo.
We had an amazing encounter with a Flap-necked Chameleon on this road as it crossed over ever so slowly.
And watched us suspiciously with those swivelling eyes.
It's also a good place to see Squirrels as they go about their daily buisness. This one was taking a break from the heat by staying in the shade.
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