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Re: Grietjie Private Reserve

Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2020 5:34 pm
by Richprins
Very nice Sparky, and the roller looks remarkably like a B2 bomber! [O]

Interesting the difference between Mr and Mrs...never knew that! :ty:

Re: Grietjie Private Reserve

Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2020 5:47 pm
by Lisbeth
Richprins wrote: Sun Aug 16, 2020 5:34 pm
Interesting the difference between Mr and Mrs...never knew that! :ty:
Then you have not watched my TT from last year very closely, there were pics of them at least twice :twisted:

Re: Grietjie Private Reserve

Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2020 8:29 am
by Flutterby
Wow, nice sightings. \O

Re: Grietjie Private Reserve

Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2020 1:01 pm
by Sprocky
Thank you all, once again. :ty:

It is now really dry and the weather is slowly changing. Lot's of the normal August winds, which changes the weather on a daily basis.

This first shot is from my stoep, looking to the other side of the river. Elephants are becoming a problem for some people, as they destroy water tanks, pipes and gardens in search of food and water. This is what it looks like across the river...
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A Jackal using the long dry grass to conceal himself from possible prey...
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One for Richwit, a B2 Bomber waiting for the following mission instructions...
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Even the Zebra are blending in with the dry grass...
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More on the way...

Re: Grietjie Private Reserve

Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2020 1:14 pm
by Sprocky
This next little one really tested my patience. It sat dead still deep in a bush, but I waited until it moved. It then perched on a branch right next to me, in the open. Not often that you get to have a Golden-breasted Bunting so close, in clear view...
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This Yellow-billed Hornbill was also relaxed and close...
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Everything seemed relaxed today, even this Zebra didn't bother moving when I stopped next to it...
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Here is a pic of it's snout while feeding...
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Until next time, from the banks of the Olifants... X#X

Re: Grietjie Private Reserve

Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2020 1:49 pm
by Lisbeth
The colours of the LBR are amazing \O

Well done with the bunting ^Q^ ^Q^

Re: Grietjie Private Reserve

Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2020 2:09 pm
by Alf
The veld really looks very dry. The rain must come early this year

Re: Grietjie Private Reserve

Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2020 5:35 pm
by Richprins
Some really good shots, Sprotjie! X#X

Aha, another B2!

The left eye of the zebra is very special! ..0.. [O]

Image

What property is on the other side of the river? -O-

Re: Grietjie Private Reserve

Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2020 6:47 pm
by Sprocky
RP, Olifants South is across the river from me, also part of Balule.

Re: Grietjie Private Reserve

Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2020 7:37 pm
by Klipspringer
Love the zebra photos!

Really dry now. How does the burnt area look?