Pilanesberg was a nursery with all the babies to be seen.
It had rained all night on the 18 December so in the morning we came across two rather wet black backed jackal.
A cold and wet black shouldered kite.
More to follow.
On the sixth and seventh days before Christmas*
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steamtrainfan
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After a bit of a delay lets carry on with the TR.
Pilanesberg was a nursery with all the babies to be seen.
It had rained all night on the 18 December so in the morning we came across two rather wet black backed jackal.
A cold and wet black shouldered kite.
More to follow.
Pilanesberg was a nursery with all the babies to be seen.
It had rained all night on the 18 December so in the morning we came across two rather wet black backed jackal.
A cold and wet black shouldered kite.
More to follow.
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After all the rain last night - 18.12.2013 - it was the first time we had ever seen this river, I am sure you all know this one, with so much water in it.
European Roller.
Could this be daddy, mommy and baby???????
European bee eater.
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European Roller.
Could this be daddy, mommy and baby???????
European bee eater.
Still more to follow.
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Lisbeth wrote:It must have rained heavily Everybody wet, but they look great all the same
December is our real rainy season. It started raining just after we had a braai and when we got up it was still raining lightly as can be seen on cars mirror. Fortunately the rain stopped and it cleared up a bit.Mel wrote:Oi! Lot's of moisture around... Is this normal for December, as in is it rainy season?
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Fish eagle near Mankwe Dam.
A group photo at Mankwe Dam.
Southern red bishop from Mankwe hide.
Mama goose and kids from Mankwe hide.
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A group photo at Mankwe Dam.
Southern red bishop from Mankwe hide.
Mama goose and kids from Mankwe hide.
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Just had a lovely thunderstorm here with 20mm of rain. After 5 days of overbearing heat the rain was most welcome.
Common greenshank.
Black shouldered kite.
Rock or water monitor crossing the road between Manyane Gate and camp.
Spot the one that misjudged his jump.
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Common greenshank.
Black shouldered kite.
Rock or water monitor crossing the road between Manyane Gate and camp.
Spot the one that misjudged his jump.
Still more to follow.
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That one is a Rock Monitor, STF. 
Sometimes it’s not until you don’t see what you want to see, that you truly open your eyes.
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The easiest way is by looking at the snout, the Rock monitor has a much bulkier, rounded snout. 
Sometimes it’s not until you don’t see what you want to see, that you truly open your eyes.
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A lovely portrait.
A rather damp looking young impala.
First time we have seen these guys P'berg.
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A rather damp looking young impala.
First time we have seen these guys P'berg.
Still more to follow.
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Another first for Pilanesberg.
Black crowned heron. If you look carefully you can see his two tufts at the back of his head.
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Black crowned heron. If you look carefully you can see his two tufts at the back of his head.
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The only lioness we saw.
Luckily she decided to move before flopping down in the shade again.
Final four to follow.
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