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Tag: Wildlife
A lovers’ embrace
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”
An easy meal
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”
Nandzana Leopard
Whilst thoroughly enjoying the bush life and all the spectacular events that have taken place, there was still one animal that has evaded me each time I head off into the bush. I’ve seen a couple of tracks, heard calls outside my room and… Continue Reading “Nandzana Leopard”
The Separation
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”
Eye to eye
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”
Distress Call
Waking up to the early morning sounds of the bush remains an incredible experience. However, hearing the distress call of an antelope, a few hundred meters outside of your lodge, immediately heightens all of your senses. I’ve spent a wonderful week in paradise at… Continue Reading “Distress Call”
Warning
One of the most fascinating aspects of being in the bush must be a sense of the unknown. Tracking animals and eventually finding them feels like one of the most rewarding activities. My Friday morning started with some signs of elephants and there was… Continue Reading “Warning “
Blacksmith Lapwing Nesting
There are often times that we look, but we don’t see. This was the case for me one morning when viewing an all too familiar scene. Intaka Island created a new little sand based island in one of the ponds. This attracts many birds… Continue Reading “Blacksmith Lapwing Nesting”
Night Heron at dawn
With the summer season quickly approaching, the sun is rising earlier and earlier each morning. This provides me with a great opportunity to catch some of the action of the more elusive birds and wildlife before the sun rises. It has been a long… Continue Reading “Night Heron at dawn”
Spring day at Kirstenbosch
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens is currently exploding with colour and teeming with animal activity. With all the flowers that are blossoming, there is a prolific amount of birds around the gardens. I had a couple of first time sightings again, which is always exciting… Continue Reading “Spring day at Kirstenbosch”
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