Wednesday, March 08, 2006

A lucky Zebra in the Hluhluwe Imfolosi Game Reserve! Obviously the result of an unsuccessful attack - this animal is likely to make a full recovery from its ordeal. Posted by Picasa
An adult Redbilled Oxpecker with a juvenile bird. Notice the mark on the Zebra hide - almost certainly the result of a lucky escape from a Lion attack. Posted by Picasa
A Cape Buffalo - after a mud-bath in the red earth of Hluhluwe Imfolosi Game Reserve. Posted by Picasa
An adult male Bushbuck - usually a shy and elusive antelope. Posted by Picasa
An adult Yellow Weaver. His success with females depends on his nest-building capabilities. Posted by Picasa
A male Lion in the Pilanesberg National Park. I decided not to get out of my vehicle! Posted by Picasa
A fully-grown male Kudu - what a magnificent creature! Posted by Picasa
An adult male Whitewinged Widow (breeding). Posted by Picasa
The Longbilled Crombec - An exclusively African genus - they comprise nine species, two of which are resident in southern Africa. Posted by Picasa

Monday, March 06, 2006

The Black-Headed Weaver - The males build the nest in the hope that they will be considered suitable accommodation by the females. They are often refused, with the second or third attempt being accepted. Posted by Picasa
The Red-Billed Oxpecker. Posted by Picasa
The European Bee Eater - First recorded breeding in Southern Africa in 1886. Posted by Picasa
The Rufousnaped Lark - 0ften raises the feathers on its crown while calling. Posted by Picasa