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Re: Repeat of the September "Work" trip
Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:57 pm
by RogerFraser
Lisbeth wrote: ↑Mon Mar 20, 2023 12:14 pm
Funny that giraffes often have such strange growths
The SPA kudu really needs some treatment with all those tics
Flat lions are not much fun
Ground hornbills are strange birds, but also fascinating
We have had great fun sightings with ground hornbills
Richprins wrote: ↑Mon Mar 20, 2023 5:57 pm
Some nice sightings, Rog!
I like the ellie, very curious tusks...
It is nice to have work!
Sorry no food at B&D, I would get hangry!
And your lion for the day!
Yes we have since then had similar experiences there would not recommend the BnD restaurant .
Re: Repeat of the September "Work" trip
Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2023 8:07 pm
by RogerFraser
On the way back to camp some colour on the powerline caugh our eye .
After lunch we went out early for an afternoon drive . Going along the river road to Gardenia Hide .
Some Wydah's
Along the road to the hide we found some of my favourite Bee Eaters
At the hide we found this big Giraffe eating
While watching a herd of Ellies arrived and we got to watch a big bull digging his tusks deep into the mud which was very interesting to watch .
After watching for quite a while we decided to move on when more of the Herd arrives from the other direction so they had the hide surrounded luckily we never managed to get in to the hide with all the activity outside else we might have been stuck there a while .
Re: Repeat of the September "Work" trip
Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2023 8:55 pm
by Pumbaa
Lovely bird shots, Roger,
also love the ellie, kudu and giraffe shots
and on top even lions although sleeping
Re: Repeat of the September "Work" trip
Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2023 10:11 pm
by nan
I love the Ellie on the nose
Wydahs are Magpie Shrikes, beautiful birds
ready for more
Re: Repeat of the September "Work" trip
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:14 pm
by Richprins
Interesting, Rog!
Nice birdies and action at the hide, Dwarf and I were indeed surrounded by ellies in the hide once, and indeed one is trapped for a while, he even had a snooze!
Bad to see the water lettuce infesting the pan there...
Re: Repeat of the September "Work" trip
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:47 pm
by Lisbeth
Lovely bird pics
Also a nice photo of the giraffe full of oxpeckers on the long neck
What is the ellie looking for "down there"?
Re: Repeat of the September "Work" trip
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2023 9:10 pm
by RogerFraser
Pumbaa wrote: ↑Mon Mar 20, 2023 8:55 pm
Lovely bird shots, Roger,
also love the ellie, kudu and giraffe shots
and on top even lions although sleeping
thanks Pumba
nan wrote: ↑Mon Mar 20, 2023 10:11 pm
I love the Ellie on the nose
Wydahs are Magpie Shrikes, beautiful birds
ready for more
Was quite comical to watch him digging down into the mud
Richprins wrote: ↑Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:14 pm
Interesting, Rog!
Nice birdies and action at the hide, Dwarf and I were indeed surrounded by ellies in the hide once, and indeed one is trapped for a while, he even had a snooze!
Bad to see the water lettuce infesting the pan there...
Yes the water weed seems to be very prevalent in Kruger at the moment
Lisbeth wrote: ↑Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:47 pm
Lovely bird pics
Also a nice photo of the giraffe full of oxpeckers on the long neck
What is the ellie looking for "down there"?
Yes also nice and dark Giraffe
Re: Repeat of the September "Work" trip
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2023 9:24 pm
by RogerFraser
We drove up to the S118 again as it is one of our favourite roads
After a short trip we came across a small traffic jam on a narrow part of the road .A car left as we approached and told us there was sleeping Lions and sure enough there were
As we had driven the road earlier we probably drove past them
After sitting with them for a while it appeared that they were doing what Lions do best very well (sleeping) so we drove off to start heading back to camp . As we got to the Tar road turnoff towards Malelane camp we hit a scrum heading towards us . Looking in the direction they were looking we found another Lion on the hunt .
We got some pics as we were now by chance in the front of the pack although facing the wrong way .As the pack moved past us we had to wait to turn around to follow .
With some patience we managed to get some shots before she moved off to the bush .
Very happy with our final sighting of the day we headed off to camp .
Re: Repeat of the September "Work" trip
Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 3:56 pm
by Lisbeth
Lovely LBRs
The two youngsters (lions
) are very handsome
In general flat lions are not very exciting.
Re: Repeat of the September "Work" trip
Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 6:13 pm
by Richprins
Not bad at all, Rog!
Nice to see lions moving, and always good to get a grand sighting for supper!
I'm sure you had a