Lake, Sea, Rivers and Forests

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Left Struisbaai and headed out along the N2 to Wilderness Ebb & Flow
We decided to take the road via Blanco to George and not all the way along the N2.
It was a wise decision as we had some more 'farm animals' :-0 to photograph which we would not have seen along the N2. :-)

Some lovely Sable which are my favourite antelope \O

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As well as Springbuck sharing the same camp :yes:

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We were far too early to book in, so we took a drive up the hill in Wilderness to see “The Map of Africa”

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The scenery is spectacular from there and for a change it was a clear day. Wilderness often has a haze and photos seem to not come out all that great :no:

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Old Outenique Chjoo chjoo tunnel
Wish it was still operational, what a fantastic scenic route this was :-0
So many local and overseas visitors had the privilege of enjoying it once!

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Those look like ants on the beach walking in pairs =O:

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As we made our way down to the entrance gate
0*\ along the way we passed the Fairy Knowe hotel, O** where the boys were out with their toys :O^

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Accommodation had a nice view of the river :-)

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Welcoming committee at our chalet

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This pretty Bushbuck lady was also out and about, not sure if she is a resident one -O-

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I would also hang around in the gardens there, as no predators to disturb me :yes:

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Lovely views. \O Haven't been there in years! :no: What bird is that? :-?


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A juvenile drongo, but the tail is not showing so one or the other O**

I have two pics exactly like yours of "the map of Africa" and the view of Wilderness lol

We did the same walk as the "ants" \O

Cute bushbuck ^Q^ ^Q^


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wow... a new TT O/\

love the Ants on the beach, the map of SA and the supposed Drongo O/\

I was there... in one of the same chalet O\/

^Q^ ^Q^ ^Q^


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Flutterby wrote: What bird is that? :-?
Lisbeth wrote:A juvenile drongo
Lisbeth wrote:I have two pics exactly like yours of "the map of Africa" and the view of Wilderness lol
We did the same walk as the "ants" \O
:yes: I would also say juvenile fork tailed drongo as the tail was forked lol
I would guess most tourists visit "the map of Africa" O:V \O


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nan wrote:wow... a new TT O/\
love the Ants on the beach, the map of SA and the supposed Drongo O/\
I was there... in one of the same chalet O\/
The beach is perfect for "Ants" to walk long distances and breath in the fresh air O/\
Tranquility and peace :yes:


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:ty: Flutterby, Lisbeth and nan for your comments 0/0


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Very interesting again, and some great views, AN! ^Q^

Sable in the Cape...wonder what for? -O- \O

Shaggy bushbuck there, and foreign starling? :-?


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What foreign starling? -O- It is a fork tailed drongo, juvenile and it is written all over the place ^0^


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Drongo it is :yes:

Nice views over Wilderness - even with a bit of haze in the photo lol


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