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Re: Whistlestop dreams at Tsendze
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2020 6:31 pm
by krugerbru
For the first morning drive of the trip, I was naturally wowed by everything,. We saw a few cool things
This Sharpe's Grysbok relaxing under the trees.
Martial Eagle Patrolling
and this beautiful Impala ram in the morning light
then my all time favourite, a Southern Carmine Bee-eater perched on the Mopani trees. I loved this as you don't see that often. So pretty chuffed to see two of them
Re: Whistlestop dreams at Tsendze
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2020 6:59 pm
by krugerbru
After a really satisfactory breakfast, Elina took some time to show me the African Barred Owlet she had seen that that morning
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We decided to head to Letaba and spotted this Cape Vulture basking in the sun as we exited one little loops along the Tsendze River (we tried all of them)
More Ellies!!
After a solid scan of the Letaba River, we headed for the Elephant Hall, which is a must see every time we're there. The majesty of all those tusks never gets old.
We were playing around with the panorama feature on my phone, trying to get all the tusks in one shot. Kids and wife had a blast.
Back on the road back to Tsendze, it was a scorcher. We were only too happy to have a few stunning sightings to break up the monotony of the draining heat
Juvenile Ground Hornbill having a snack
I really struggle to get a picture of a large male Waterbuck. They are incredibly skittish, so I was very happy when this large ram stood still long enough for this snap
Re: Whistlestop dreams at Tsendze
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2020 7:18 pm
by Lisbeth
Re: Whistlestop dreams at Tsendze
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2020 7:28 pm
by Alf
Elephant hall always a must.
Just wondering what happened to the old tusker photos that were replaced by this ugly tiled picture
Re: Whistlestop dreams at Tsendze
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 8:55 am
by Flutterby
Some lovely sightings so far!!
Re: Whistlestop dreams at Tsendze
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 11:39 am
by Richprins
Nice selection, bru!
Re: Whistlestop dreams at Tsendze
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 8:15 pm
by Pumbaa
What a fantastic start, Krugerbru,
for sure I am a great fan of all your birdies you saw - From the Storks from the Shipandani causeway until the owl
Cute sharpi as well
Re: Whistlestop dreams at Tsendze
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2020 9:53 am
by Klipspringer
I love the birdies, too. The carmine bee-eaters in the lush green are beautiful
Re: Whistlestop dreams at Tsendze
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2020 6:42 am
by Peter Betts
Peter Betts wrote: ↑Thu Apr 30, 2020 6:40 am
krugerbru wrote: ↑Sun Apr 26, 2020 10:07 am
Peter Betts wrote: ↑Sun Apr 26, 2020 10:02 am
krugerbru wrote: ↑Sat Apr 25, 2020 6:09 pm
We need to talk about the Cicada's though. What is your formula for keeping them away? You obviously need light, but they seem to want to more than you. It was incessant. Some people say you need to invest in a red light. Is this the formula?
If you go in Summer to the bush especially you have to put up with snakes , Malaria, Heat , Huge storms, Mopani worm Carpets, and insects like noisy Cicada's. If you need to trap chase away , poison (as in Ants ..Some people actually use poison !!!
) insects then you have to seriously ask yourself if Tsendze is the place for you..Maybe a airconditioned hut at Satara all nicely fumigated against the 'horrors' of the bush??? My take is that you are entering their home by going to say Tsendze ..learn to live with it ???
No stress Peter, fully aware of the different conditions that summer brings as this isn't my first rodeo. I love the snakes, insects and the storms you mention. Sometimes it's nice to have dinner without Cicada's flying into your food and drink. I was just checking if anyone else had some advice, as at times it felt like a biblical plague. Best tip is switch off all lights
The poison is shocking though... some people!!!
The best is to turn off the gas/Neon Lights when having supper at night ..then the insects , moths and Cicadas go to the neighbours ..Good summer trick we practised when my kids were your kids age
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