Two ostriches in the morning mist in Rietvlei Nature Reserve near Pretoria, South Africa.
Tag: wildlife
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.
Power & elegance
A female leopard in Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa
Klipspringers
This cute couple is Mr. and Mrs. Klipspringer. Klipspringers – literally it means ‘rock jumper’ – are small antilopes, reaching a maximum shoulder height of 60cm. They enjoy acrobatic jumps on rocky outcrops. Because their habitat is often inaccessible and commercially not interesting, klipspringers are doing relatively well in large parts of Africa.
Photo taken in Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa
Banded mongoose
The banded mongoose lives in colonies of up to 40 individuals and feeds mainly on insects like beetles and millipedes.
Photo taken in Pilanesberg National Park, South Africa
Magical moments
This waterhole in Pilanesberg National Park is a haven for birds, and that is why we had parked our car there. Suddenly, all the birds flew up. I looked around, and there she was: a female leopard coming for a drink. What a magical moment! We sat in awe, my hands slightly shaking from the excitement. Fortunately I did manage to capture the moment before the leopard walked away again!
Winter colors
It’s winter here in southern Africa, with temperatures sometimes dropping to almost zero degrees. And still, some butterflies are on their wings, providing contrasting colors. I think this one is called the soldier pansy.
Photo taken in the forest at Kurisa Moya lodge, South Africa
Awesome wonder 