Fiery-necked Nightjar. One of my better after dark attempts, even if I say so myself, with no spotlight shadow and very limited reflection in the eye Woolly-necked Stork on runway duty at our main dam White-backed Vulture A380. My tagged vulture collection on RGR is growing nicely. ( Nine White-backed, and two Cape Vutlure records) Natal Spurfowl. (Partridge in a tree)
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Crested Barbet Crested Francolin female Crested Francolin male Golden-breasted Bunting Green-winged Pytilia male Yellow-fronted Canary male Yellow-fronted Canary female or juvenile Red-billed Oxpecker Blue Waxbill Southern Black Tit Kurrichane Thrush
Not much is known about this Leopard cub. The I.D. spot pattern is 3:3 but we are not absolutely sure if it is a male or female yet as there have only been a few brief interactions with this individual. It is being called Witgat 3:3 for now until we can get to know more about it
Thirsty Tortoise Two-up Terrapins. A pair of Serrated Hinged Terrapins making best use of the little space on the log This pair of Dwarf Mongooses are well positioned to catch the early morning sun. (I bet this will have you Googling the plural of Mongoose) Happy Hippo A Beast of a Black Mamba in the canopy of the tree above our deck This guy has horn envy Now that's a pair Hyena on a hike A relaxed Cheetah and then as they say......''Let Sleeping Cats Lie'' Mullet Collar And a rather pensive looking Notch looking like he has got the weight of the world on his shoulders
A successful breeding attempt of Little Grebes at one of our dams this year Proud parents plus four chicks Ferrying food back to the nest Out and about Adult in breeding plumage Busy feeding the hungry brood Juicy meal
In early March I observed that a pair of Blacksmith Lapwings had a nest at one of our dams. Three eggs had been laid and incubation was ongoing by both parents. Once I observed they even stood their ground and noisily warned off a Rhino bull when it approached the dam to drink in the evening. Now that the chicks are roaming around the waters edge busy feeding the parents are very aggressive and chase off any other birds that venture too near. The resident Thick-knee pair Three-banded Plovers are regularly hounded to remind them to behave themselves Blacksmith Lapwing nest Parent holding its ground and warning off a Rhino bull A couple of days old A few weeks old Tucked in for the night Warning off one of the resident Thick-knee adults It is early June and all three chicks are still present thanks to very dedicated parents
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