We’re still having a wonderful time at Satara in the Kruger National Park. The toughest part of every day is deciding which route to take; even after a week here there are still roads around camp we haven’t travelled on! Today we set off in the direction of Olifants for our morning drive, and focused on the loop along the Sweni River in the afternoon.
Black-backed Jackal finding grubs in elephant dung
Sunrise over the plains north of Satara
Spotted Hyena walking along the road near Balule
Exercise session at the Impala creche (photo by Joubert)
Flying Impala lamb (photo by Joubert)
Greater Painted Snipe female (photo by Joubert)
Advancing Buffalo herd
Chin-spot Batis on its nest
Young Kudu bull (photo by Joubert)
European Roller (photo by Joubert)
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Natuurlik is dit die diere-foto’s wat mens se aandag trek – julle is immers in die Kruger … maar sjoe, ‘n mooi sonopkoms is darem ook ‘n wenner!
En daar is nie veel plekke waar die son mooier opkom as hier nie!
I’m very envious of that Painted Snipe photo – great shot! They are not easily found but Kruger seems to be one of the better places to look!
Thank you very much, Don. We were thrilled to find TWO different individuals at two different drifts between Satara and Balule along the S90 gravel road.
OK. That snipe is a beauty. The detail in the face/eyes – just pops.. and that handsome white ‘bib’ looks like it could have been painted in an artist’s studio – and the patterns on the wings so crisp. Am in the museum and no one is here this week (visitors) so am painting without being disturbed – and able to catch up with a ‘quality ‘ visit to your area!
We’re very grateful that you could spend a few minutes with us, Lisa! All the best with your work – I am looking forward to seeing the results when we return from the bush.
Die foto van die snip, maak my so opgewonde. Ek kuier lekker saam met julle, dankie Dries.
Ons was ook baie opgewonde om TWEE snippe by twee verskillende driffies raak te sien!
Beautiful action shots – the Painted Snipe is a beauty.
Thank you very much, Anne. We found two snipes this day, and were thrilled at both sightings as I don’t think we’ve had better views of this elusive bird ever before.
JInne maar jul is gelukkig om elke dag iets te sien. Dis omdat jul rondry en nie net in die kamp sit en wonder waarheen jul volgende moet gaan soos so baie mense doen. Beste is dan kla hul dat hul niks sien nie.
Baie dankie vir die gawe kommentaar, Ineke. Ek dink n groot deel van ons “geluk” is die feit dat ons dit rustig vat en alles wat ons sien waardeer – dit maak n mens se oe oop vir dinge wat die mense wat so vinnig van een punt na die ander ry sal miskyk.
Beslis. Toe ons wildtuin toe gegaan het vroeër jare het ons ook altyd by hek gewag om oop te maak en hele dag ook rustig in en uit gery. Ongelukkig het ons nie sulke goeie kameras gehad om alles af te neem nie.
Ons het juis die afgelope paar dae gedink aan die dae van filmkameras en hoe spaarsamig mens te werk moes gaan met jou 12/24/36 fotos – en dan die uitsien om dit te gaan afhaal na dit ontwikkel is!
Ja daardie fotos wat terugkom. Dan was daar nog fotos by waar eintlik geen dier op is omdat dit te vinnig afgeneem is. Het nog ‘n hele klomp klein swart en wit fotos met spikkels wat diere is. Goeie ou dae.
I can see why it’s difficult to choose but apparently no choice is a bad one, Lovely! Seeing a snipe makes me laugh because taking someone snipe hunting is something we did a few times in high school/college and I think a lot of people didn’t realize there really were snipes.
Trying to find these expert hiders almost feels like a practical joke at times! 😀
I can imagine and finding birds here can be that way sometimes as well.
You have such pretty birds–the painted snipe is a little beauty. Great capture on the impala, Joubert!
Thank you very much, Lois. South Africa has a list of close to a thousand birds recorded within our borders, and about half of those are to be seen here in Kruger during the summer, when visitors from northern and equatorial regions arrive to spend their holidays here.