Journey to the wild
There is something so mystical about spending time in a forest. Is it the sounds, smell or the density of the woods that stirs up this mystery? I spent a few nights in a simple little log cabin tucked away in the Magoebaskloof mountain… Continue Reading “Into the forest”
In the bush anything is possible. This could not be further from the truth as I witnessed something incredible at my doorstep. What started out as a normal day in the bush would most certainly not end as a normal day in the bush.… Continue Reading “At my doorstep”
Dull grey and brown hues dominate the bush as it nears the end of the dry season. This in turn provides the perfect camouflage for animals in their natural environment. I treat every day in the bush as a new day and wonder what… Continue Reading “Well spotted”
Understading animal movements and behaviours can provide you with exceptionally rewarding sightings. This was the case for me this week. I stumbled on some lionesses and cubs walking hastily down a road towards me. They were still a fair distance away from me. I… Continue Reading “Coming in strong”
Escaping economics, even in the bush, is impossible. Supply and demand will inevitably even itself out especially when lions are involved. Although waterholes support a great diversity of life forms and act as points where animals congregate, they also serve as easy pickings for… Continue Reading “Tuck in”
Scaly, leathery and prehistoric is one of many words that one might like to use to describe a reptile. The lowly Water Monitor is no exception to this description. After spending an exhilarating 6 months in the Lowveld bush preparing to be a ranger,… Continue Reading “A lovers’ embrace”
Winter is quickly approaching and life in the bush responds to the change in season. I had some quiet time one afternoon last week. A few friends and I casually sat outside soaking up the last bit of sunshine that the season had to… Continue Reading “An easy meal”
Breaking the news that there’s a male lion in the area often creates pandemonium in a game reserve. To me it is almost more interesting watching the people’s various reactions and responses to the sighting than the sighting itself. I had spent a morning… Continue Reading “The Separation”
Walking around in the bush and being able to get close up to wild animals provides such a rush. At a recent drinks break while on safari I came across two Black Backed Jackals lazing about near our spot. One of the jackals took… Continue Reading “Eye to eye”
Arriving at a waterhole with an elephant bull wading in the water is such a pleasure to watch. A few minutes later I thought I heard something moving in the bushes around the waterhole. Seemingly out of nowhere a herd of elephants marched in.… Continue Reading “Marching in”
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