Same was already completely wet after a couple of attempts to catch a fish and after same was successful same took off and flew unfortunately far too soon away.
One of the pied kingfishers was also successful in catching another fish but same obviously bit off more than same can chew as the fish was far too large to be swallowed easily and it took extreme long until same had been swallowed
In the distance in some dense bushes we noticed some red billed fire finches but could not capture one successfully but to our delight Mrs. paradise flycatcher paid a visit also a bit far away but at least she allowed us to take a couple of shots.
The fish eagle was also hanging around in the distance overlooking from a treetop the lake and even farer away Timon noticed also a broad billed roller which is indeed a rare visitor in the South of the park so this picture had only be taken as proof.
Finally after we spent already over an hour in the hide also the water dikkop could now clearly be seen and came out of its hideout from under a bush.
Meanwhile it got already late and we now drove back to camp in order to check in – Gladly for us the main run onto the reception had ebbed away and so the check in went extreme smooth and fast – We were again glad that we again could stay in the Lion Cottage as during most of our previous stays here and so we soon moved in and stayed a while on the verandah to enjoy the view.
Although it was late afternoon we could not quit at least a short afternoon drive and soon we were into the direction of the low water bridges over the Sabie and Sand river and here we were entertained by a large group of baboons
who were hanging around there and entertained us a lot
as you could observe their furious,
gentle - the gentle side obviously did not exist that day
or even playful side and after we stayed with them we continued our drive
only to stop for a tawny eagle in a tree.
