UPSET LADIES

These two Lion ladies were visibly upset about the gentlemen’s advances !

Tropic of Capricorn Road S-143 Kruger National Park

… just a second earlier 😊

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DINNER

When I picked up a stone which was resting against a tree in the Thanda House garden I interrupted this Scorpion having his Grasshopper-meal. It was fascinating to watch him trying to find a new hiding place to finish his dinner in peace and quiet.

I took this picture with iPhone which works very well for these type of macro shots.

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DIRECTION

These two Striated (Green-backed) Herons were focused on the same thing at the same time.

Lake Panic, Kruger National Park

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VERY GREEN

This is an aerial picture of the beautiful green Thanda Safari savanna. I took this picture this afternoon after we had heavy rain for the last few days.

… and our waterholes are full 🙂

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SNATCH!

One Nile Crocodile was trying to snatch a fish out of another Crocodile’s mouth.

Result: They both missed the fish 😊

Tsendze river low bridge at the Shipandane overnight hide, S142, Kruger National Park

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SYNCHRONOUS

Our two males acting in unison after having a drink from a rain puddle. I could not have choreographed this any better 😊

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Pakamisa Birding Weekend

I am participating in a another birding weekend at Pakamisa. If you are a keen birder and/or interested in photography then this is a great opportunity for an exciting weekend. Going on birding walks and drives with Ian is great fun! And I will be available to answer any wildlife photography related questions, not just about birds:-).

Just contact Isabella at res@pakamisa.co.za if you are interested.

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OUTLOOK

This Black-backed Jackal used one of the Kruger NP sign blocks as a lookout.

Tihongonyeni Waterhole, Tropic of Capricorn Road S-143 | Kruger National Park

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RAIN, BEAUTIFUL RAIN!

We had over 100mm of rain in the last three days at Thanda Safari. Some of our large mammals – like this Zebra – looked like they felt a bit sorry for themselves walking around with muddy hooves on slippery grounds. So far we had more than 400mm since the beginning of the year.

Let’s hope there will be more to come 😊

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TAKE OFF

African Fish Eagle taking off after a bath and a drink

Lake Panic, Kruger National Park

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