We disturbed some kudu drinking at the water where we were planning to catch a couple of rainbow trout, and just like that, they're over the fence and disappearing into the veldt.
In the rural areas of South Africa, it is not uncommon to encounter wildlife in the road. You need to be mindful of this, and when you encounter a small animal like this rhebok try to drive very slowly, or even stop, and allow the animal to find a hole in the fence to get to safety.
Driving around the Karoo when the wind is quite strong, you don't expect to see much activity. Yesterday was a little different, we saw no less than 7 Kori Bustards walking around. This is the largest bustard, and is near-threatened, so always a special sighting!
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Today is Heritage day in South Africa, and you'll find most South Africans around a fire of some sort to celebrate. Always celebrate your heritage!
Have you ever seen an elephant drink water from a dry river bed? Yup, completely dry, and he just went there, dug a hole, and proceeded to drink water for at least 15 minutes!
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It may be quite common in our area, but the Pied Avocet is rather unusual looking with that long curved beak. They are said to enjoy πΆπ±π¦π―π₯πͺπ―π¨ π₯πΆπ€π¬ π΄π΅πΊππ¦ π΅π° π§π¦π¦π₯, as can be clearly seen!
We were only quick enough to get the Bustard flying out of the frame, unfortunately not the Kori Bustard, one of the smaller ones, could it be a Ludwigs?
The Kori Bustard is the largest flying bird, native to Africa. The wingspan of this Bustard can reach up to 9 feet (275cm), and they weigh up to 41 pounds (19kg).
One day we'll get one of them flying on a video too!
A look inside the Owl house in Nieu Bethesda. Helen Martins was a really interesting person! She had such a difficult life, but she still managed to create this magical world that we can glimpse into, so many years later.
And we're on about the elephants again... the boys were a little grumpy I'd say!
Time to visit another Park, perhaps our favourite Mountain Zebra National Park? No, think the next one will be more towards Graaff-Reinet. Can't wait to get some different shots of the Valley of Desolation.
Have you seen the signs at Addo, asking you to be mindful of the dung beetles? It's frightening to see how many people drive over the dung in the road,, not considering the possibility that there may be a Flightless dung beetle doing what he does best.
Watch out please, this is a wild park, they don't sweep the roads to get rid of the dung, it requires us as visitors to be vigilant to keep these guys alive.
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Love these birds, and it's amazing how still they stand, hoping that you won't notice them. They are difficult to see in the veld, until you notice them, then you can't unsee them.
