Lisbeth wrote: ↑Tue May 12, 2020 2:29 pm
Nice bird pics! Especially the laughing doves
Thank you, Lis...
Alf wrote: ↑Tue May 12, 2020 2:56 pm
Don’t know how you always get the birds to sit still for a picture
They don't, Alf. I think I just get lucky, but most of the time I don't get a shot.
Flutterby wrote: ↑Tue May 12, 2020 3:53 pm
Nice woodpecker pic.
Thank you, Flutters...
Pumbaa wrote: ↑Tue May 12, 2020 4:11 pm
Stunning shots, Sprocky
Thank you, Pumbaa...
Richprins wrote: ↑Tue May 12, 2020 5:50 pm
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Sparky!
I would never have guessed that was a puffback!
Richwit, get the bird app then you won't have to guess...
I went out on drive this morning and was pleasantly surprised. I thought it would be quiet after the heavy winds last night, but it turned out to be an exciting drive.
I was driving along the river when I saw a herd of Elephant. They were running as if something was chasing them, right in my direction. I went forwards to give them room, and turn the car to follow them.
I couldn't figure out why they were running. Here is a mom and calf crossing the road at speed, in the direction of the river...
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I then chased and took the road to the one picnic spot. On my way down they crossed through the picnic spot in front of me and then headed into the river...
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They were almost across the river when I realised what was happening...
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There were three young bulls, that I presume had been given their marching orders from the herd, by the matriarch. They were chasing after the herd, probably why the herd was running. The bulls followed them across the river, then all hell broke loose on the other side and I think they got the message. Here are the bulls heading across to the danger zone...
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Slightly more relaxed photos next...
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