If you are feeling festively confused, scratching your head, and trying to straighten ruffled feathers, take heart. This beautiful Sugarbird popped in today and seemed to be in the mood for a cooling off period too. He had a dip in the bird bath, had a drink at the nectar bar, and was ready to party again. Happy Holidays!! Travel safely wherever you are going.
I feel so honoured that Loeries just love the Rest Inn Knysna garden. And they just love a rainy day too. Iv'e been spoiled by having a count of 20 on one day, and 9 today! The apartment is ideal to watch these incredible birds.
Winter in Knysna. Blowing up a storm. The birds as always never fail to dissapoint. Come wind or shine, they bring such joy to the Rest Inn Knysna garden. Along with the 50 plus blooming aloes, happy is the day.
On the scale of tail, Sugarbirds win! A good bath and then a great spruce up. Very handsome guests are always welcome.
A crazy head banging Whydah, who is having moments with his reflection, and a larger than birdbath size Ibis, make for an interesting Friday! Hope your feathers are all fluffed for a great weekend.
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A prouder bird mama there isn't! Weavers are the full of nonsense birds of the garden, but just such fun. Always welcome to my hospitality, even though their manners can be questioned at times. 😂 Full of character all the way.😍
When your Easter bonnet gets drenched, and your'e not looking your best, your eyes still spot the prize. Loerie's always look on the bright side, regardless. The sun will come out in the end. Happy holiday weekend! Never mind the weather, so long as you are together! 💧
A surprise visitor on the Rest Inn Knysna driveway. Normally active on a nocturnal basis, this curious bird, the Spotted Thick-knee, commonly known as the Gewone Dikkop, held my attention for hours. The mechanics of his legs are really fascinating! And his call is totally haunting, especially as darkness set in.
Burchell's Coucal. Iv'e always considered this beautiful songster as the harbinger of rain. And this time, this calling pair are not wrong. Hopefully the last cold and wet snap for the Garden Route before Spring springs. This pair have been calling each other for days now, and it's such a calming sound in a crazy world. Enjoy!!....and here comes more rain. Very reliable messengers.
The early bird catches the worm. The last seasonal cherry guavas catch the Loeries. All kinds of antics to catch the low hanging fruit.
Ha Ha Hadeda!
Ha Ha Hadeda! - Silly Sunday at Rest Inn Knysna.
Ha Ha Hadeda!
Ha Ha Hadeda! - Silly Sunday at Rest Inn Knysna.
A private self catering apartment sleeping 4.
