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Re: Having the Time of my Life revisited (October 2016)
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 8:17 pm
by Mel
I'm sure it she felt well fed after all

Re: Having the Time of my Life revisited (October 2016)
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 8:19 pm
by Mel
Around midday when the hyenas had moved into the shade on most of the carcass was eaten, we decided to head back to the camp. That was the same day, when the two male lions had moved into Grootkolk in the morning and were giving a concert at night. By then I was happy enough again to admit that we had had an extraordinary day in the Kglagadi

Re: Having the Time of my Life revisited (October 2016)
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 8:21 pm
by nan
Re: Having the Time of my Life revisited (October 2016)
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 8:24 pm
by Mel
From the
Kgalagadi Leopard Discussion:
Wanda wrote:Safran has been seen at and around Ljiersdraai waterhole in September and once in October.
Mel wrote:Safran only once in October... those lucky blighters who saw her
I guess, those lucky blighters were Spots and I

Re: Having the Time of my Life revisited (October 2016)
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 8:26 pm
by Mel
It didn't last long, nan, but it still was a-m-a-z-i-n-g and I feel totally blessed that Safran graced us with her presence!

Re: Having the Time of my Life revisited (October 2016)
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 9:10 pm
by Lisbeth
Re: Having the Time of my Life revisited (October 2016)
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 9:20 pm
by steamtrainfan
Absolutely amazing photos Mel.
Birds in flight, leopards, hyena and constipated jackal - love the look on its face.
Re: Having the Time of my Life revisited (October 2016)
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 10:17 pm
by Mel
Nope to the first
And you haven't heard what I said... not that I would have... or that I would remember what I said, but it must have been bad

Re: Having the Time of my Life revisited (October 2016)
Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2016 10:18 pm
by Mel
steamtrainfan wrote:Absolutely amazing photos Mel.
Birds in flight, leopards, hyena and constipated jackal - love the look on its face.
Thanks big time, steamtrainfan
The jackal looks somewhat content and anxious at the same time, doesn't he

Re: Having the Time of my Life revisited (October 2016)
Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2016 8:52 am
by Flutterby
Great leopard sighting, just a pity is was over so soon!
But at least the hyenas put on a great show too!

Awesome pics.
