When Lions feast on a fresh kill it is rather a bloody affair. This young Lion just got his first share of a Kudu kill.
A strong image showing the rough side of nature!
Double Release!
Removing a snake from a place where it should not be can be a tricky business. And if the snake is a Black Mambas then it gets extra exciting.
Yesterday, I caught the largest Black Mamba I have ever seen (see video 1). This beautiful specimen was rather calm during the capture. I released it this morning in a remote part of the reserve.
And then midday today I was called to catch another of these fast moving snakes. This one was more ‘feisty’ and was quite agitated during the capture and the release (see video 2).
But in the end everything went well and both snakes can establish their new homes far away from people and buildings 🙂
The picture credits for today go to Letishia Kleinschmidt and Jennie Pretorius. Thanks a lot. My favorite shot of today is Jennie’s picture of a ‘Black Mamba Selfie’ :-).
My favorite 2015 Lion image
If you followed my blog for a while you will know that I love to take animal portraits. Nevertheless my favorite Lion images for 2015 is a scenery image.
It was taken on Christmas Eve on Thanda Private Game Reserve. It is not a prefect photograph (with the slight lens/light distortions), but it just looks right!
Christmas Eve in the South African Bush :-)
Christmas Eve Greetings from the African Bush 🙂
Ngikufisela uKhisimusi oMuhle noNyaka oMusha o Nempumelelo
I wish all my friends around the world a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2016!
With my very best wishes from South Africa – Christian
PS: The holiday greetings above are in isiZulu!
Mud!
It looks almost like make-up – the various colors on this White Rhino’s horn 🙂
New Blog Design
Hippos
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Hippo
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Hippo and Egyptian Geese
Egyptian Geese
Egyptian Geese
Egyptian Geese
White-faced Ducks
Kudu along the shore
Blue Wildebeest along the shore
Little ones!
Back on Pakamisa for a few days 🙂
The best way to view Giraffe is on horsback!
At this time of the year many animals have youngsters. The most exciting are the baby Giraffes.
Looked after by their mums they are very curious and adventurous.
Wildlife Photographer Christian Sperka is back at Pakamisa. Enjoy his incredible images, which he took this morning.
Pictures by Christian Sperka Photography – http://www.sperka.com
The Cleanup Crew
A Lappet Faced Vulture taking off in midst of a group of White-backed Vultures
Two White-backed Vultures roosting in the morning sun
Take-off
Landing
Lappet Face Vulture in flight
Just a teaser …
… more images of an incredible sighting coming soon …
