Africa Wild

Toko wrote:

Can't wait for the birdies!

Hi Toko. Plenty birdies coming some of which I am extremely proud.

Alf wrote:Hope you have lots of photos from the camp

Hi Alf. I do have some from camp and also of the newly refurbished ablution block in the caravan park.

Richprins wrote:Better pack some woolies

Oh for sure R.P.. We even took extra blankets but they were not necessary.

Toko wrote:Lovely Toko photo and a Brown hyena is a rare event there

Thanks very much Toko. I always try to take at least one Toko pic just for you.

Mel wrote:What a wonderful way to manage stress! Love the ellie encounter! Glad that the species in P-berg seems rather calm as well, comparing them to the Addo ones.That popped into my mind straight away because we witnessed something similar there, just with a bull who was witha herd of females and their youngsters. That bull actually stuck his nose into a car. Slime could be seen on the dashboardafterwards. And some eyes almost popping during the event. Brownie! That must be a very good find!

Thanks Mel. Stress control is needed every now and again and a game reserve is the only way to reduce the stress. Interesting ellie encounter you had.

Lisbeth wrote:Great elephant encounters and even a brown hyena

Thanks very much Lisbeth.

nan wrote:nice interaction between a so small car and a herd of Elephants love the Black Toko and then Brown Hyena what a start... for 2 days nice pictures

Hi nan. Thank you so much for your lovely comments.

Richprins wrote:Holey Moley, stf! Must get onto Getaway again...brown hyena all over the place! Incredibly rare, matey! Also, agreed, a huge matriarch...are they still all Kruger ellies?

Hi R.P.. Will send some into Getaway and Go magazines - still some amazing bird photos to come.

Not sure if they still all Kruger ellies. I would guess that quite a few are now Pilanesberg born and bred.

Day 1 - Tuesday afternoon. Part 2/2.

After checking we went and unpacked at our tent. I saw this Magpie Shrike.



Hoping that he was going to fly off sometime soon I set the camera on 1/4000 and waited.



Time to relax and have some lunch.





On our afternoon drive saw this chap looking quite calm and relaxed.



This guy seemed quite happy sitting in the top of a bush in the late afternoon sun.



On Tlhware Loop we saw two Black-backed Jackal also enjoying the late afternoon sun.

This one as doing a little dance which created a bit of a dust storm.





And one doing -----------------------



And lastly back at camp a scrub hare.



End of Day 1. Day 2 to follow.

Well done on the magpie shrike!

Safari tents look nice and Mrs. Steamtrainfan totally relaxed already just like Mr. Steamtrainfan himself too.

Love the rhino and the squirrel.

Lovely squirrel

Great pics of the shrike

You both look very relaxed

A super eventful 1st day STF ^Q

Very pleased the ladies were so calm... and got some nice nearby shots.

My fav is the hare and you relaxing in camp

nice small tent, with relaxed people
love the Squirrel in the sun
and the Magpie

Nice, stf!

Is your name on the "photographers who give permission" thread?

Will help regarding media...will try with that hyena, as said!

Mel wrote:Well done on the magpie shrike!

Safari tents look nice and Mrs. Steamtrainfan totally relaxed already just like Mr. Steamtrainfan himself too.

Love the rhino and the squirrel.

That's for sure Mel - stress gone after a few hours.

Lisbeth wrote:Lovely squirrel Great pics of the shrike You both look very relaxed

Thanks very much Lisbeth. Amazing how a few hours in the wild can calm one down.

Amoli wrote:A super eventful 1st day STF ^QVery pleased the ladies were so calm... and got some nice nearby shots.

Hi Amoli. Thank you for the lovely comments. I hate to think of what could have happened had it been Amarula.

Toko wrote:My fav is the hare and you relaxing in camp

Relaxing in camp is always my favourite.

nan wrote:nice small tent, with relaxed people love the Squirrel in the sun and the Magpie

Hi nan. Your comments are really appreciated.

Richprins wrote:Nice, stf! Is your name on the "photographers who give permission" thread?Will help regarding media...will try with that hyena, as said!

Hi R.P.. Where is that thread? Thanks for trying.