Ellie's galore and more! (May 2017)

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Lisbeth wrote:Great sighting of Nomad and Roy ^Q^ ^Q^ Not very easy to see lions in Addo.

I love the elephant walk with the two tiny ones O/\ O/\
:ty: Lis for continuing to follow :-)
We were really lucky once again as far as lion sighting go O/\
Must say on each of our visits we have seen some :yes:


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nan wrote:love the in line Ellies... and the tiny ones O/\
magnificent sub adult Jackal Buzzard O\/
and Bushbuck, not so often seen... well done \O
^Q^ ^Q^ ^Q^
:ty: nan for continuing to keep us company :-)
The Ellies are always a pleasure to see O/\
Thanks also for confirming is of Jackal Buzzard 0/0


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Richprins wrote:Awesome, AN! X#X
Amazing how darkly-coloured those bushbuck and other Cape animals are vs the normal ones? :-?
You know those lion come from Kalahari? :twisted:
My favourites are the scenic shots, including the big buff! ^Q^
:ty: RP for commenting :-)
Yep I am aware the Lions come from there \O
They are always just such magnificent strong looking beasts O\/ - compared to their Kruger cousins! ;-)


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Mel wrote:Oops, I missed the first Addo episode with all the lovely ellies and the cute little one walking side by side with its mum :-0
Oh, and what a lucky next day! Even a buff and Nomad and Roy thrown into the mix O/\
You must make an official ID request for the fluff ball on the according thread (I'm just saying that because I can't ID it from the top of my head :twisted: )
But agree on the PCG and the jackal buzzard \O
:ty: For continuing to comment :-)
Will put fluff ball on the tread :yes:
O-/ Let's see if my thoughts that it could possibly be a Cape Weaver is remotely correct this time -O- O** =O:
Thanks also for confirmation on other birds id's O0


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We were entertained by this Ellie roadblock :-) they just passed us as if we were not there. O**

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More Hartebeest on the ridge

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Male Ostrich with beautiful feathers

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Some mischief makers were out and about - This one scanning the area 0:

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This one was full of beans and jumping around, doing the highjump O\/

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This one seems rather big still to be wanting a drink from Mom :-?

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This big boy had a nice set of tusks for an Addo Ellie ;-)

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Peacefully grazing, not a care in the world

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"Snuggle bugs" - They were so content, just snoozing the day way! lol

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Careful Mom I am right behind you!! O**

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This Buffalo seemed to enjoy the green grass

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Junior was feeding a short distance away too

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Miss inquisitive asked for a photo too - This one looked extra cuddly with soft fur O:V

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Coming round a bend in the road we were greeted by some Ellies again!!

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“Move Mom they are too close for comfort” - nudging the Mom on the leg lol

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Flapping those BIG ears, as if to say I am bigger than you!

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Then this one also came to show off his tiny new tusks to us

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These were enjoyed finding nutrients and enough dung around to make a ball

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Then the ball started to roll! lol

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They are so hardworking :yes: Must be a female, with the back one giving orders --00-- O** =O:

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At Rooidam there were 4 cars parked, we scanned the area and in the distance on the far side we saw what they were all looking at. :-)
It was great to see another Lion today even if it was so far. :yes:

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We had this little fella (Brownhooded Kingfisher) visit us every day, would come late afternoon and would sit on the same branch for at least an hour before making his way to its home for the night. :-0
It was a real treat having him there everyday! O/\

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love the tiny elephant 0/0
and the smuggle bugs =O: =O: =O:

likee too Zebras and the Beetle... so much hard work 0*\

^Q^ ^Q^ ^Q^


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Definitely a weaver, so yes "remotely" correct lol lol lol (But I also though Cape weaver ;-) )

What a wonderful sighting day again with lots and lots of good photo opportunities! Love the cute little ellie 0/0
Dung beetles are always worth stopping and watching ^Q^ Then of course the kingfisher O/\ and lion again O:V


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All-Nature wrote: they just passed us as if we were not there. O**
Most Addo ellies behave like that :yes:

The warthogs are really ugly so close up lol lol

Another cute LO O/\

The dung beetles are hard working small creatures, but pushing the ball with the hind legs, they never see where they are going lol


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Great variety, AN!

Interesting, only one animal in the whole series can fly, even if the monkey is trying to! lol


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So many sightings in one day!! ^Q^ Those lions are very handsome...love the big black manes! :yes: Great ellie sightings too! :-0


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