It’s the middle of the dry season, and the birds in our garden are craving for some moisture. The dark-capped bulbuls are especially happy with our birdbath. Several times a day they come and try how many of them fit in. I think we’ll have to start calling it a bulbul bath…
Tag: photography
Shalow’s turaco
The turaco is a fruit-eating bird from southern Africa. Green turaco’s such as the one on this photograph come in different types, distinguishable by their crests. Where we live, Shalow’s turaco, with its long, even floppy, crest can be found. It’s a shy bird that is more often heard than seen. But to my delight this turaco has made our birdbath a daily stop for some water. What a joy!
Keep on the sunny side
There’s a dark and a troubled side of life
There’s a bright and a sunny side too
Though we meet with the darkness and strife
The sunny side we also may view
(A.P. Carter)
Spotted Thick-knee
When it’s Monday and the weekend wasn’t long enough…
A not really awake spotted thick-knee photographed in Rietvlei Nature Reserve.
Ostrich in the mist
Two ostriches in the morning mist in Rietvlei Nature Reserve near Pretoria, South Africa.
Zebra creation
A creative take on a photo of two zebras fighting each other in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia.
Angry kingfisher
A pied kingfisher crying out angrily at his rival.
Photo taken in Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa
Steenbok
The cool winter season is an ideal time to see these small and shy antelopes. We encountered this male steenbok in Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa.
Lilac-breasted roller
The lilac-breasted roller – always in his Sunday suit!
Photo taken in Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa
Awesome wonder 