Aat and Elly 2019 TR-6 4 of a Kind

[aat]

*** Travel Tales ***
Trip to Kruger NP 2019 New series of Stories

02 – Waking up Lion

Ready for story 2 ?

We were at Tshokwane for a coffee. First full day in Kruger and it felt so good te be back again. Leaving Tshokwane , going right or to H10 or… well, decision made and going left and left to the S34.

At once , fully unexpected 5 lion at the LH side , close to the road and probably just waking up. Stop and engine down… and watch. So nice to see the behavior of these great animals.

Presenting them:

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And a few meters away from these two the other 3

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The lady, standing up needed a private moment

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And next ….. other personal care and expression


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After this she decided to move on ….

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The other ones looked at her and……

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Standing up and follow the “leader”.

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They were slowly moving on into the bush and the last one, still sleepy , gave us a look saying ”sorry…but have to go….”

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See you next story


Aat & Elly

[Alf]

What a great start to your first full day in Kruger

[Flutterby]

What gorgeous lions!

[Lisbeth]

I still cannot see the photos

[Richprins]

Excellent indeed, aat!






Prime specimens!

[Pumbaa]

Stunning lion shots, Aat

[aat]

Thanks all for the comments and taking time to read and look.

03 – Birds

Not a real story about lion, leopard but showing some beautiful birds we have seen during our trip

First one is a Martial Eagle consuming a kill. Impressive birds and one of my favorites

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This one (Brown Snake Eagle) was pretty and nicely posing with a lovely blue sky

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Captured from one of the many bridges a Goliath Heron

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Not shy at all, this African Fish Eagle was not flying away when we came closer and waited so I could capture this great bird from a short distance.

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Close to Punda Maria camp , after the first rain since a long time this Bateleur Eagle was in the road and did not go away. I was able to make some nice close-ups and even when I moved on the bird did not go away. Funny and also wonderful to have look from very close by.

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This male Kori Bustard was showing off , trying to seduce a lady , beautiful !

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I could not resist to capture this couple Lilac Breasted Roller (I hope it’s the right name, still not a birder)

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In the north (close to Boyela waterhole) we saw this Secretary bird. This time not running fast or flying away but giving a chance to make some pictures.

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We have seen a lot of these Ground Hornbills but had to make a choice

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Last but not least , I like to show this beautiful Giant Eagle Owl.

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Hope you enjoyed it and see you next story, AWD or Cheetah ??


Aat & Elly

[Alf]

Great variety of birds



Love the closeup of the bateleur

[harrys]

Great bird shots that wet Batteleur don't look very happy

[Richprins]

Excellent shots, aat!

Who cares about the new bird names?

How unique the wet eagle!