My first week back at Thanda in wildlife pictures. What a wonderful world!
My week …
Quiet Moment
At the end of the game drive, I like to stop for a few moments just to listen to the sounds of the bush and to watch the moon rise.
Yesterday evening, a full moon rose over the horizon and then disappeared behind a band of clouds. It created this magnificent effect, which I was able to capture with my smartphone.
Whenever I watch one of these scenes, I fully understand the value of visiting (or living in) a beautiful place like Thanda Safari.
Technical data: Apple 14 Pro Max | Main Camera 24mm | ISO 2500 | 3.4sec night mode | f1.8 | ev-1.0 | 24mm
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Vultures at work!
On my first full day back at Thanda I was able to capture this short video and some images of a large group of White-backed Vultures (estimated total 50) feeding of a Zebra carcass.
An amazing display of thesemost important members of the bush-clean-up-crew at work.
Unlike most mammals the vultures ignored the noisy drone very close to them.
Technical data: DJI Macic Mini 3 Pro
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OUT TIME
I will be visiting my parents and family in Germany. During that time I will take a social media ‘timeout’.
My next wildlife post will be on 10 February, after my return to South Africa.
I am saying goodbye with a Cheetah portrait which I took this morning. I cropped it to be my iPhone wallpaper until I get back.
All the best to you all.
Talk to you in February!
6 Drives!
Six game drives in pictures. Our guests, Bheki, and I enjoyed all the sightings of the weekend very much!
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Pakamisa Birding Weekends 2025
For the birders among you!
These are the dates for the two Pakamisa Birding Weekends in 2025. These weekends are great getaways for birders.
Feel free to contact me or Pakamisa reservations if you have any questions or if you would like to make a booking.
And in case you have a group of 6 to 8 birders we can arrange for a special weekend any time during the year (subject to availability and for a minimum stay of 3 nights).
The Crèches – Help is very welcome!
As many of you know I am helping to support two crèches in the Thanda Neighborhood since 2018 (Inkanyiso Crèche & Masibambisane Crèche).
Please let me know if you would like make a donation to help these underprivileged kids in 2025. I will make sure that 100% of the money is used for them!
Feel free to contact me in case you would like more information or make a donation. WhatsApp at +27633294323.
Canon on Eye-Level – Dung Beetles
Three male Dung Beetles were fighting over a freshly rolled ball.
These incredibly strong creatures, in relation to their body size, often try to hijack one another’s dung balls.
Their sense of smell must be incredible as they land minutes of the fresh dung leaving its producer and start turning the waste material into a breeding chambers and food sources for their offspring.
They bury the ball in suitable ground with the fertilized egg inside.
And the winner takes it all. The losers move off to find fresh dung for more balls!
Technical data: Canon R6 with RF lens f11/800mm | ISO 1250 | 1/500sec | ev+0 | WB 6500K | AV Mode
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Two weeks …
Wildlife pictures from my last two weeks. I hope you will enjoy them. Have a good new week!
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Thanda Sky
On my way to pick up my guests, I took this picture of the incredibly beautiful sky over Thanda this morning.
The pair of Wahlberg’s Eagles in the tree is nesting close to my home as they do every year. I hope you had a good start into 2025.
Technical data: Apple 14 Pro Max | Main Camera 24mm | ISO 80 | 1/1500sec | f1.8 | ev+0
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