Another Short Long Weekend - September 2014

[BluTuna]

I know what I'm meant to be looking for in that pic 'cos we went to Dukes especially to find it but had no luck...and can't find it in your pic either!

Lovely leopard sighting and the birdies are great!

I remember that QI episode....I thought I'd better get into the garden to see what I could find, but haven't got round to it yet!

Why doesn't it surprise me that you can't see it?

I was surprised that there were 500 species of wasps in the entire UK!

Thanks Flutts

[BluTuna]

A great morning drive

It was, thanks BC!

[BluTuna]

Oh please..wasps two and three are the same thing!

Are you challenging the judgement of our identification fundi? So, if they are both the same, what are they; Ichneumonidae, Braconidae or something else entirely?

I retract my statement unconditionally.

I wish to apologise to any I may have offended, and wish to state my sincere regret to said and their friends and families, as per section 34.8 of the relevant Act.

Open mouth, change feet!

[BluTuna]

Your macro photography is superb, the detail on those wasps

I think I know what animal is in the tree but I will wait for confirmation.

Hi STF, thanks, I'm pleased you are enjoying my macro shots

It seems the thing in the tree was common knowledge!

[BluTuna]

Awesome leopard sighting, BluTuna,

then again as always I am impressed by the small critters you captured and love the yellowbilled stork Invasion as well

Hi Pumbaa! More small critters to come!

[BluTuna]

Ngewnya Lodge is a beautiful place to stay, there are plenty of birds to be seen.

Masked Weaver.


One of the Flycatchers I think.




Lesser Masked Weaver.


And some not birds.

A Wolf Spider?


Mating Acacia Sprite Damselflies.


Back in the Park for the afternoon drive, some Giraffes were pulling faces at us.









A pair of unmentionables.


And some Lions completed the Big-Five! (Buffs were seen but not photographed).



The Sun was setting and we headed back to base.

[Flutterby]

Lovely birds, and funny giraffes!

[Toko]

Excellent giraffe

The "flycatcher" has a yellowish vent?!

The Lycosid is a beauty, love the reddish coat

The matings damsels are even on a scenic spot

[steamtrainfan]

Now I have learnt something new - I did not know of a Lesser Masked Weaver" Now I have done it - shown my serious lack of bird knowledge.

Had a good giggle at the giraffe faces.

[Pumbaa]

Stunning Giraffe close ups, BluTuna

Love also your birdies especially the flycatcher and the spider - WoW