OUR OCTOBER 2016 WEEK

[nan]

love the Snake Eagle, Moustache reflection
again a bump ... but a nice one



I saw once a yellow.... Shrike, in the Kgalagadi, no time to have a pictures... and never saw again

[Mel]

The "canary" looks like a cinnamon-breasted bunting to me, female I guess as the colours are not that bright.

But, wow, your tale here really whets the appetite for P-berg! You had amazing sightings

[Flutterby]

I think the 'canary' might be a Streaky-headed Seedeater...I've only ever seen them in the Pilanesberg.

Lovely reflection pics.

[PJL]

More great sightings and photos STF

I like the elephant sneaking up on the stork

[steamtrainfan]

What does "Rathlogo" mean

Nice birdies and a very nice rhino

Hi Liz. I have received the following answers to your question:

"Ra" meaning man, "tlhogo" meaning head

thlogo means head and Ra means to own

Maybe it means Headman from the tribe that used to live there.

Thanks for your ongoing comments.

[steamtrainfan]

love the Snake Eagle, Moustache reflection
again a bump ... but a nice one



I saw once a yellow.... Shrike, in the Kgalagadi, no time to have a pictures... and never saw again

Thanks very much nan. I have never seen a Yellow Shrike.

The "canary" looks like a cinnamon-breasted bunting to me, female I guess as the colours are not that bright.
But, wow, your tale here really whets the appetite for P-berg! You had amazing sightings

Thanks for the possible bird ID Mel.

Mel, I think it is about time you visited Pilanesberg.

I think the 'canary' might be a Streaky-headed Seedeater...I've only ever seen them in the Pilanesberg.

Lovely reflection pics.

Thanks very much Flutterby. Your bird ID sounds good.

More great sightings and photos STF

I like the elephant sneaking up on the stork

Hi P.J.L.. Thanks for your comments.

[PRWIN]

just caught up, great shots and sightings STF

[Richprins]

Fancy reflection shots, oldchap!

Dunno about that bird..could be something changing plumage at this time of year?

I like the elliecroc!

[steamtrainfan]

just caught up, great shots and sightings STF

Welcome back P.J.L..

Thank you for the compliment.

Fancy reflection shots, oldchap! Dunno about that bird..could be something changing plumage at this time of year? I like the elliecroc!

That bird seems to have every one a bit puzzled. Maybe we should stick to L.B.J..

Elliecroc?????

[steamtrainfan]

DAY 5 - TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2016 - AFTERNOON.

After a bite to eat and a bit of a midday snooze we decided to head straight down to Hippo Loop to see if the two lions were still there.

As we turned into Hippo Loop the number of cars lined up at that tree told us that they were still there.

We decided to sit out and wait as we sure they were going to move.

The following photos were taken between 15:40 and 17:40 after which we called it a day and headed back to camp.

The temperature in the car reached 38 and there was no shade to move to.

Far away in lala land.



Time for a stretch.



Licking my chops.



Checking out the menu.



The usual hanger on waiting for dinner.



Even with such a nice menu I just cannot wake up.



Headed back to camp for a nice cold shower and drink.