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A scoop of pelicans
Rietvlei Nature Reserve in Cape Town has two bird hides and these always provide some form of entertainment. It is a rather lengthy walk to get the hides, compared to other reserves I’ve been to. However, this also provides an opportunity to scout the… Continue Reading “A scoop of pelicans”
Koeberg Nature Reserve
Most Capetonians know about Koeberg nuclear power plant on the west coast. Few know about the wonderful nature reserve that the plant hosts. The Koeberg Nature Reserve caters well for cyclists and hikers. I decided to try out the approximately 25km mountain bike trail.… Continue Reading “Koeberg Nature Reserve”
Brave little mouse
Wildlife comes in many shapes and sizes and any animal can become a subject to photograph. Often we want to see the Big 5 or see something spectacular happening that we will often overlook the simpler things that happen around us. I was walking… Continue Reading “Brave little mouse”
In the blink of an eye
Paying attention to what’s happening when photographing wildlife can make or break a great photo opportunity. There are so many opportunities that can arise or disappear in the blink of an eye. I was photographing a Purple Heron at Intaka Island one morning. The… Continue Reading “In the blink of an eye”
Black & White
With all the controversy around the Rhino poaching situation in South Africa, I was very surprised at the amount of Rhino sightings on my first ever four day trip to Kruger National Park. While planning the trip I did not even expect to see… Continue Reading “Black & White”
Well spotted
Curiosity must be one of the most interesting characteristics of humans, even if the curiosity can lead us to danger. I took my first trip to West Coast National Park early in January 2016. I headed out early in order to catch the morning… Continue Reading “Well spotted”
Oh what splendour
One of the treats of a healthy wetland reserve is that there will most likely be a resident Kingfisher. Intaka Island in Century City provides such a treat as it has a resident pair of Malachite Kingfishers. To add to the beauty of these… Continue Reading “Oh what splendour”
Third time lucky
With a very healthy population of Mozambique Tilapia at Intaka Island, I’m always amazed that I’ve never seen these fat fish being scooped up by the Herons or the Raptors that pass through the wetland reserve. I made my way to the bird hide… Continue Reading “Third time lucky”
Road runner becomes road kill
Besides all the larger mammals and reptiles in the Kruger, many of the smaller animals and birds provide some sort of entertainment. Driving back from Lower Sabie to Skukuza rest camp before gate close at 18:00, my friend Anthony and I came across two… Continue Reading “Road runner becomes road kill”
An unpleasant sighting
After a couple of rainy days spent in the Kruger Park, I finally woke up to some sunshine on day four. Contrary to what I had expected, the rainy weather produced some very exciting game viewing! However, seeing blue skies and sunshine automatically changes… Continue Reading “An unpleasant sighting”
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