Africa Wild

Lisbeth wrote: ↑Tue Dec 14, 2021 11:50 am A cute squirrel

Lots of wonderful birds

Wildebeest and "cute" in the same sentence?

Yes, the little ones are always cute - The squirrel also was a nice poser

Along the H6 we stopped for many zebras as often and this one was in need of a rubbing post



and also a couple of warthogs crossed the road



right in front of us and luckily stayed long enough for a couple of shots.



Magpies were also willing to pose



and again we had luck with another falcon



as well as fish eagle in flight.



Another break then was needed again at N’wanetsi picnic shots where we enjoyed the fantastic view from high above and after we again turned into the S41 we discovered a stripped cuckoo



who allowed a couple of shots as these guys normally do disappear immediately.



We came across another African harrier hawk in a tree



and at one of the many causeways along that road we captured another three banded plover



and on the other side of the river a group of baboons was hanging around now finally in the beautiful sunlight and they simply enjoyed the afternoon.



For sure also dragonflies were around



and on the S100 we stopped for a crested barbet

and finally we saw also our beloved little bee eaters



who were catching dragonflies



and at one of the loops from where you can have a look into the N’wanetsi a bushbuck lady looked curiously at us.



Although we only met few cars dure to the sunlight it was a more than lovely early afternoon and we stopped and spend quite a while with lots of carmine bee eaters,



lilac breasted rollers



and for sure with the ever present imapals



who obviously enjoyed the afternoon in the high grass as well.



Nearly at the end of the S100 at the very first causeway there are a few stones in the river where we already saw that many different animals and today the waterbucks occupied that famous place for themselves we saw many females with her little ones



as well as the obligatory big boss.



Also they had all the time in the world



and simply loved the place



and with another woodland kingfisher we finished our drives that day.

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Although it was still early afternoon we in fact had enough from driving that day and decided to have a late lunch at the restaurant which was again fantastic and the rest of the afternoon we spent on our verandah with a couple of cold ones and it was indeed a lovely evening.

to be continued……

The Levaillant's Cuckoo posed nicely

Lots of other lovely birds and even a little bee-eater and a peregrine falcon

The impalas are beautiful and I love the waterbuck sequence

The variety of birds is just awesome once again! I also think, that the Levaillant's is captured very well. Pretty face and the cleverness shining from the eyes

For some reason that I cannot put my finger on, I find the photo of the "toilet seats" very charming

A plethora of birds, Pumbaa!

Also love the baby hyena and the wildebeest! Interesting that new loop on the S126!

The plover is a nice pic, along with the bushbuck!

Lisbeth wrote: ↑Sun Dec 19, 2021 12:18 pm The Levaillant's Cuckoo posed nicely

Lots of other lovely birds and even a little bee-eater and a peregrine falcon

The impalas are beautiful and I love the waterbuck sequence

Impalas in the afternoon light are always fantastic and we were happy to finally also found the little bee eaters

Mel wrote: ↑Sun Dec 19, 2021 2:58 pm The variety of birds is just awesome once again! I also think, that the Levaillant's is captured very well. Pretty face and the cleverness shining from the eyes

For some reason that I cannot put my finger on, I find the photo of the "toilet seats" very charming

We indeed had fun in watching and photographing all the waterbucks

Richprins wrote: ↑Sun Dec 19, 2021 5:54 pm A plethora of birds, Pumbaa!

Also love the baby hyena and the wildebeest! Interesting that new loop on the S126!

The plover is a nice pic, along with the bushbuck!

Also never notice that loop ever before - It is a shorter one but leading around a larger rock and looks still very new

And hepp