Little Bit of Nature

2009-11-05T09:32:00.002-06:00

Been so busy here haven't had time to catch a peek at any cams, let alone post so Thanks Nakota for sending the following.

ORPEN VISITS

2009-11-05T09:30:00.003-06:00

Ellies

Buffs

Images courtesy of www.sanparks.org (Orpen cam) and Nakota

HAPPY VIEWING !!

ELLIE AT SATARA

2009-11-05T09:21:00.004-06:00

Images courtesy of www.sanparks.org (Satara cam) and Nakota

HAPPY VIEWING !!

RAFFIES AT SATARA

2009-11-05T09:13:00.009-06:00

Images courtesy of www.sanparks.org (Satara cam) and Nakota

HAPPY VIEWING !!

NAKOTA SITINGS

2009-10-22T07:23:00.008-05:00

Cute Ellie at Orpen

Image courtesy of www.sanparks.org (Orpen cam) and nakota

Raffie at Satara

Marabou Stork

and a very big Ellie

Images courtesy of www.sanparks.org (Satara cam) and nakota

HAPPY VIEWING !!

NEW PICS !

2009-10-16T08:05:00.022-05:00

Karula's boys were in the area

Now here's something we don't often see, a Goose at the top of a tree

Images courtesy of www.wildearth.tv (Drive cam)

At Orpen a raffie and ...

an Eagle of some type. Any ideas ??

Images courtesy of www.sanparks.org (Orpen cam)

Satara saw Hyena

a very quick n shy visitor

dagga boys

and zebra. Oh mustn't forget 1 flea, lol.

Images courtesy of www.sanparks.com (Satara cam)

Caught a very pretty sunrise at Tau

Image courtesy of www.africam.com (Tau cam)

HAPPY VIEWING !!

HIDDEN PICTURE ~ REVEALED

2009-10-08T10:28:00.001-05:00

Well here it is, did you find the same ones? HAPPY VIEWING !!

CAN YOU SEE ....

2009-10-07T08:15:00.002-05:00

Here is what I saw 2 birds (one reminded me of a Lapwing Plover, the other a Magpie Shrike) and a Wartie. The last one was a bit of a stretch but could be seen as a lizard.

How'd you do?

HAPPY VIEWING !!

HIDDEN PICTURES ~ THE HUNT IS ON

2009-10-06T10:09:00.004-05:00

Been awhile since I've done this. But while looking at this it dawned on me that there are indeed animals in it. Not real ones but they are there. I found 3, with a 4th a possibility. I'm not going to say what they are mostly cause that would give them away to easily. Time to give the ole brain a workout here folks. It's 10:15 am on Tuesday now, on Wed. I'll post what I see, then on Thurs. I'll tell you where I see them at. And let me know if you see more then 3.

Image courtesy of http://www.sanparks.org/ (Nossob cam)

HAPPY VIEWING !! and HAPPY HUNTING, LOL

SAD NEWS

2009-10-06T08:14:00.002-05:00

My, a lot has happened since I was last able to get on a Drive. A week or so ago I told you about an Ellie that was at the time thought to have had a miscarriage and was not doing well. It seems that so many were concerned about the lady in question that an exception was made to have vets check her out. Normally this is not done unless the problem is cause by humans. According to the notice on WE it was determined that that Ellie was rather old and was suffering from constipation. The decision at the time was to let her live out her life naturally, as her calf was old enough to get on without her and had been accepted by the herd. It appears that the herd moved into northern Sabi Sands area where Sun morning the Ellie was found dead. There are tracks indicating that the herd and her calf were with her at the end, so she was not alone. Pieter plans on writing detailed blog soon, The WE blog link can be found listed on the right.

I GAVE UP, IT'S BACK TO THE 'OLD' WAY

2009-10-05T21:41:00.010-05:00

I've tried and tried to use the new and improved system but can't figure out how to do the things I want so.... I figured out how to get back to what I've always used. Guess you can't teach this old dog new tricks ! Sorry it to so long to get these up but I couldn't get them how I wanted the other way so had to figure out how to get back to the tried n true.

Lyninva caught a bird in flight

Image courtesy of www.wildcam.com (KWA cam) and lyninva

From nakota ... ellies

Images courtesy of www.sanparks.org (Orpen cam) and nakota

judbran says ... I finally caught a bear at this cam

Image courtesy of www.elyminnesota.com and judbran

Snow monkies watching men clean their pool in the rain.

Image courtesy of www.jigokudani-yaenkoen.co.jp and judbran

HAPPY VIEWING !!

Various Drvies 21st thru 27th

2009-10-05T19:31:00.018-05:00

Ellies havin fun !

This little one was having a grand ole time

Hitchhiker

What a sweet face

I see you looking back at me

Are you still here ??

Dagga boy

Visiting Gowrie

Rest time

Just liked how this one turned out

Catching some morning rays

Long stretch

Nice and colorful

Images courtesy of http://www.wildearth.tv/

HAPPY VIEWING !!

Playing catch up

2009-10-05T18:40:00.000-05:00

Visitors at Satara

Not sure if it's a Steinbok or a Duiker but I do know I don't see one of these very often.

Images courtesy of http://www.sanparks.org/ (Satara cam)

Orpen saw visitors too when I got a chance to check

Could this be another Steenbok or a Duiker

Images courtesy of http://www.sanparks.org/ (Orpen cam)

HAPPY VIEWING !!

2009-09-27T08:49:00.002-05:00

Nakota sent this a while back Lioness at Kwa

Image courtesy of http://www.wildcam.com/ (KWA cam) and nakota

All lined up

Images courtesy of http://www.sanparks.org/ (Orpen cam)

Early morning

Images courtesy of http://www.sanparks.org/ (Statara cam)

Image courtesy of http://www.sanparks.org/ (Nossob cam)

HAPPY VIEWING !!

NEWS ON DJUMA ELLIE

2009-09-26T01:08:00.002-05:00

It is my understanding that the Ellie in question has had a miscarriage. The cause of which has not been determined. While this is a dangerous situation for the Ellie it is possible for her body to remedy the situation by breaking down the fetus and then expelling it. There is no way of telling at this point if that will be the case. Time will tell. Of course, whatever happens is all a part of nature and it has been decided to let nature take it's course. As I understand it, the risk to the Ellie if medical staff were to step in is too great. Policy is generally to let nature take it's course unless the injury is from human action (such as getting caught up in trash, being hit by a vehicle or injuries suffered from poachers snares)and if there is something that can be done.

I know there are a lot of positive thoughts, energies and prayers going towards her and I can't help but think that will help. And it appears that she is in very good health otherwise which is in her favor.

I'd like to thank Pieter P. for giving us some insight into what is happening. You can also check the WE blog(link at right), as I'm sure they'll post something when they hear any news. I will post if I hear anymore. I would like to ask that anyone who hears anything to please forward the info to Little Bit and I'll share whatever news we gather. Thanks.

HAPPY VIEWING !!

HERE'S THE SCOOP

2009-09-22T10:22:00.000-05:00

I also have pics from the Drive but have run out of time today. Been some changes at the site where I post and I'm having a dickens of a time figuring out how to use the 'new and improved' features to get things the way I want them. Sometimes I wonder if things that aren't broke shouldn't be fixed, lol. I'm sure I'll get the hang of it and one day wonder how I ever got along without the 'new' stuff but until then things may look strange here and I'm sure I'm in for a few more gray hairs. I've also heard about an Ellie in the Djuma area that will be giving birth very soon. Hope all goes well for her and the little one. I'll let you know if I hear anymore. She may move out of WE viewing area but word gets around so I'm sure we'll hear something.

Until later HAPPY VIEWING !!

BUSY AT NOKORHO

2009-09-22T10:12:00.000-05:00

There are Lions laying under the trees, one stood up to show where

Raffie walking right past them (butterfly points to where the Lions are)

Images courtesy of http://www.africam.com/ (Nkorho stream)

Sure was a busy place considering those Lions in the area. I'm not sure if these are the Windmill pride or the Styx's pride as both were in the area.

HAPPY VEIWING !!

BUSY AT NOSSOB

2009-09-22T09:38:00.002-05:00

Images courtesy of http://www.sanparks.org/ (Nossob cam)

HAPPY VEIWING !!

BEEN BUSY EVERYWHERE

2009-09-22T09:32:00.002-05:00

Images courtesy of http://www.sanparks.org/ (Satara cam)

HAPPY VIEWING !!

FROM THE DRIVE CAM ...

2009-09-18T20:50:00.028-05:00

Finally got some time to peek in on a Drive and what a Drive it was ! Had a wonderful surprise right out of the gate.

There were a total of 3 Wild dogs in the area.

And not to very far away a few Zebra

The Dogs didn't bother with the Zebra though

Then we came upon Hyena finishing off what looked to be a small Impala, not sure who's kill it was theirs, the dogs or ...

The Styx's pride. Something got their attention ...

just another game drive.

Couple of days later I found myself once again with time for a drive. First off a Hornbill ...

Then a lone Buff

some Warties

A Pied Plover (looked like he was dancing, lol)

and a young Heron

Then we got to see this group of Buffs. There was some friendly head pushing

and a lone Waterbuck.

A quick trip back to Gowrie has a Pied Kingfisher and one of the resident geese

Back on the 'jigga' the sunset was awesome (as usual)

Reflection of sunlight on a distant cloud

One horned Waterbuck

I seem to recall these affectionately being called 'Fleas'

And a visit from Karula

Off for a night' hunting.

Images courtesy of http://www.wildearth.tv/ (Drive cam)

HAPPY VIEWING !!

LONG TIME COMING ...

2009-09-15T10:04:00.003-05:00

I know it's been awhile and I really have no excuses (besides working all the hours I can get, lol), so with apologies to nakota for taking so long and thanks to everyone who still keeps checking for new posts and without further ado ....

NOSSOB

2009-09-15T09:53:00.014-05:00

Nossob has had the most unusual visitors lately ~

Ok so these aren't that unusual but ...

this guy is

Nakota believes this is the hide at Nossob, I tend to agree

How's this for a treat, Secretary bird

and a Brown Hyena

and an Oryx

Images courtesy of http://www.sanparks.org/ (Nossob cam) and nakota

HAPPY VIEWING !!

SATARA

2009-09-15T09:33:00.025-05:00

Looks as if Zebras hang out with everyone, lol.

Nakota pointed out that this one has been branded. Wonder what that's all about

OK I love this shot, how often do we get this lucky

Images courtesy of http://www.sanparks.org/ (Satara cam) and nakota

HAPPY VIEWING !!

ORPEN

2009-09-15T09:23:00.014-05:00

The end of August saw a variety of visitors at Orpen ~

Raffie and
Marabou Stork

Images courtesy of http://www.sanparks.org/ (Orpen cam) and nakota

HAPPY VIEWING !!

MY, MY, MY ...

2009-08-27T05:40:00.019-05:00

looks like Nakota has been as busy at the cams as I have working, lol. She starts off at Nossob

and a very nice start it is.

Then is on to Orpen, with a raffie and

an ellie

Bringing up the end (no pun intended, lol) lots of coming and goings at Satara

Fleas and Zees (liked that one Nakota)

Got a treat when some buffs showed up

It appears someone was manning the cam during this visit

And that finishes up this post.

Images courtesy of http://www.sanparks.org/ (Nossob, Orpen and Satara cams) and nakota

Thanks for sharing all your sitings nakota. Sometimes it may take me a bit but I'm glad you keep them coming.

HAPPY VIEWING !!

FROM PENNSYLVANIA

2009-08-18T17:27:00.010-05:00

From the cam in Western Pennsylvania ~

This is from one of other cams that is set up with the motion detector

Hard to see the that are Blue Jays in the last one. I've found that the Raccoons are nightly visitors and they certainly can be a rowdy bunch, lol.

Images courtesy of http://www.wildearth.tv/ (West Pen cam) and Pixcontroller Wildlife Webcam

HAPPY VIEWING !!

LOTS TO SEE ~ LITTLE TIME TO POST

2009-08-18T09:28:00.023-05:00

Following is a small sample of what I've collected over the last week or 2.

Vulture

Rhino

Wild Dog

Ellie

Sunset

Kudu

Leopard

Mongoose

Hyena

Wild Dog pups

Waterbuck

Ellie

Hippo and friend

Buff

Images courtesy of www.wildearth.tv (Drive cam)

Zebs at Satara

Image courtesy of www.sanparks.org (Satara cam)

Buffs at Orpen

Image courtesy of www.sanparks.org (Orpen cam)
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So sorry for the lack of interesting captions but as I said lots to see ~ little time to post, lol. I hope you enjoyed the small sampling of the 100's of shots I've gotten, picking out just these few was a job I tell ya.

HAPPY VIEWING !!

SATARA & ORPEN HAPPENINGS

2009-08-13T08:02:00.012-05:00

Orpen is all about Ellies !

Nice size breeding herd visit on the evening of the 11th

Try as I might (with the help of zooming in, lol) I can't figure out if this is the same herd or not. I did notice with the first bunch that one of the bigger Ellies was tuskless but couldn't find her in the second group (but then she may be in there and I couldn't see her)

Images courtesy of www.sanparks.org (Orpen cam) and nakota

Just 1 buff

Zebras every which way (you certainly captioned this one right nakota, love it!)

Images courtesy of www.sanparks.org (Satara cam) and nakota

I've been busy lately with checking cams and have lots of pictures. Problem is two-fold. First I have to sort through and pick which few to share (that may take hours, lol) and then find the time to post them, lol. And everyday I keep getting more and more to sort through. Oh well, maybe I'll save them for a slow day at the cams and pull them out then.

HAPPY VIEWING !!

SNOW MONKEYS

2009-08-08T10:01:00.001-05:00

Snow Monkeys watch as their 'bath' is cleaned

Image courtesy of www.jigokudani-yaenkoen.co.jp and judbran

HAPPY VIEWING !!

GOOD SITINGS FROM NAKOTA

2009-08-06T08:45:00.013-05:00

Ellies

Lone Leopard visits Orpen

Full Moon over Orpen

Images courtesy of http://www.sanparks.org/ (Orpen cam) and nakota

Gnu or Wildebeest, whichever you prefer

Here come the Buffs

As Nakota said 'Big Boys'

Guineafowl ~ affectionately called 'fleas', lol

Hyena

Jackal

Images courtesy of http://www.sanparks.org/ (Satara cam) and nakota

So sorry I took so long with these but there's been so much happening over at WE. All the awesome sitings and the new cam at the Wilddog den. Got so many shots I have no clue which ones to post, lol. But I'm working on cutting them down to just a few and it's not easy.

HAPPY VIEWING !!

WHAT AM I ????

2009-08-03T08:46:00.015-05:00

I have spots

I am of the cat family
And my claws always stay out.

No I'm not a Leopard

I'm a Cheetah ! !

Images courtesy of http://www.wildearth.tv/ (Drive cam)

As the last shot shows this male Cheetah made a kill right outside camp and WE were 'Johnny on the spot' to get us there ASAP ! Thank you so much WE.
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HAPPY VIEWING !! .

PS ~ Nakota I will get your things posted but this was just so exciting. And as I post this I have the Drive on and just heard that there may be a 2nd Cheetah in the area ! And possibly Wild Dogs coming our way too. Keep your fingers crossed folks. And your eyes peeled. I have to head to work soon so if you come across that other Cheetah and/or the Wild Dogs Please, please, please share. What a day !

BITS FROM DJUMA

2009-08-02T14:30:00.028-05:00

Patrick shows us what's left of a Lizard, it was dropped as we were driving by. I don't recall what kind of bird it was that dropped it though, sorry.

images courtesy of www.wildearth.tv (drive cam)

HAPPY VIEWING !!

DAYBREAK AT KWA

2009-08-02T14:27:00.001-05:00

Image courtesy of www.wildcam.com (Kwa cam)

HAPPY VIEWING !!

ORPEN

2009-08-02T14:19:00.005-05:00

I'm not sure but this sure seems to be a Oryx, the markings point to that anyway.

Daybreak

Images courtesy of www.sanparks.org (Orpen cam)

HAPPY VIEWING !!

ACTION AT NKORHO

2009-08-02T14:06:00.007-05:00

The water is on the far side of the mud

A brave one thinks better of trying to get to it

Right after the Zebra left a tractor pulls up and adds to the water hole

Doesn't fill it but at least it's fuller then before

Images courtesy of http://www.africam.com/ (Nkorho stream)

HAPPY VIEWING !!

SATARA HAPPENINGS

2009-08-02T14:01:00.005-05:00

Images courtesy of http://www.sanparks.org/ (satara cam)

HAPPY VIEWING !!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

2009-07-30T20:16:00.007-05:00

As the saying goes ask and you shall receive.

Here are some pics from the osprey Finland site. Use what you want. They are getting ready to leave the nest. Today 2 were gone at the same time.
Judbran

Images courtesy of http://www.kotinetti.suomi.net/ (saaski cam) and judbrun

I love this cam. The pic is so big, takes up my whole monitor and I have a wide screen. And I love how you can see so much of the surrounding area. Thanks for resending these they are definitely worth it.

HAPPY VIEWING !!

HELP

2009-07-30T09:57:00.002-05:00

I received an email with the subject of Osprey chicks a few days ago. I remember seeing it but as I went to go through emails to post, it's gone. Can't find it anywhere, :( So I'd like the pictures resent so I can post them please. I'm very sorry but I just don't know what happened. I even checked my trash in the off chance I blew it away, not there either. Just like it was never there. Hopefully I'm not losing my mind, lol. Thanks
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HAPPY VIEWING !!

ELLIES AT THE POND !

2009-07-30T09:44:00.014-05:00

Absolutely amazing ! !

Thanks to the cam op and mothernature a truly special moment in time for all.

I like the concept of this one, kinda like a frame. Very nice.

Images courtesy of National Geographic (Pete's Pond cam) and mothernature

HAPPY VIEWING !!

PICTURES FROM THE POND ....

2009-07-30T09:19:00.012-05:00

I've heard that Fatty is no longer at Pete's but this sure looks like him, lol. Maybe he's still there in spirit.

Elands

Why Hello there little one

Feather

Love those sun shots from Pete's. I like the way the light makes a 'star' from the sun.

Great timing

A treat indeed

Up close with a Wartie

Top of this post makes a very nice observation spot

The family that grooms together, stays together.

Images courtesy of National Geographic (Pete's Pond cam) and mothernature

Mothernature ~ Thanks for sharing these wonderful pictures from Pete's. You capture just the right moments

HAPPY VIEWING !!

MORE FROM SATARA & ORPEN

2009-07-26T08:13:00.004-05:00

Ellie at twilight

a magical time

Images courtesy of www.sanparks.org (Orpen cam) and nakota

Good golly, that's a lotta Impala, lol

While those of us in the USA are at the height of Summer, in SA they are in the middle of Winter (I wouldn't mind Winter here ~ the Midwest ~ if it looked like that)

Images courtesy of www.sanparks.org (Satara cam) and nakota

HAPPY VIEWING !!

HYENAS STAY AROUND

2009-07-24T09:25:00.005-05:00

I keep checking this cam and come up empty everytime, lol. Good thing Nakota has better luck.

Images courtesy of www.sanparks.org (Satara cam) and nakota

Ellie at Orpen

Image courtesy of www.sanparks.org (Orpen cam) and nakota

HAPPY VIEWING !!

WOULD YOU LOOK AT THIS ! !

2009-07-23T22:27:00.006-05:00

They are a bit hard to see (I tried to make them a bit bigger) but a small group of Hyenas graced Satara !

And an Ellie too !

Images courtesy of www.sanparks.org (Satara cam) and nakota

Yes nakota I got the pictures! Thanks and good catch with the Hyena.

HAPPY VIEWING !!

PRELUDE TO 'THE TRIP'

2009-07-21T07:28:00.012-05:00

The flamingo chicks at the National Zoo are starting to hatch - I've attached a few shots that I grabbed the other day.

We are going to the Zoo this coming Saturday, so there will be better pictures coming, including new ones of Tai Shan, just to mention one of our critter friends down there!

BTW, I got one of my flamingo pictures published in the latest issue of Schmaps, a tourist-oriented folder/

booklet that showcases some of the more prominent attractions in the D.C. area. Google "Schmaps" - it might be on there.

Images courtesy of http://www.nationalzoo.org/ and DaveKay

Thanks for sharing and looking forward to those trip pictures.

HAPPY VIEWING !!

THIS AND THAT

2009-07-09T07:56:00.016-05:00

The lone chick from the O.W.L. cam has grown quite large. I can't imagine how 2 of them would of fit in a nest this size.

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Image courtesy of http://www.wildearth.tv/ and http://www.hancockwildlife.org/ (O.W.L. cam)

Been able to catch a short bit of the Drive and a fairly large herd of Buffs.

Checking us out

Buffs of all sizes, large and small.

While back at Gowrie, a much small group of breeding Ellies

Wait for me ! !

Nothing better then a mud pack for protection from insects and sun.

Drive started back up and we were treated to the picture in picture feature.

Images courtesy of http://www.wildearth.tv/ (Drive cam)

And a quick visit to peek in on the Cranes revealed one of the staff moving through the pens.

The right arm of the 'human crane' has the neck and head, complete with beak, at the at the end. A suit like this is worn by all staff members when interacting with the birds.

Images courtesy of http://www.wildearth.tv/ and http://www.operationmigration.org/

HAPPY VIEWING !!

NEWS FROM WILDEARTH

2009-07-07T09:49:00.005-05:00

There's a new stream at WE. It will feature a program called Operation Migration. I'm sure some of you have heard of this before. It's where young Whooping Cranes are raised by 'human cranes' and then shown how and where to migrate. We've seen spots in the news with these young birds following the ultra light plane, well now we'll have a inside peek at what goes on daily. For right now the cam is on a holding pen where the cranes are being 'trained' to follow the plane south in the fall. You can find out all the information on the WE BLOG There are also links there to the official websites of this program. It looks to be a fascinating adventure, one which I'm looking forward to joining in.

Images and Information courtesy of http://www.wildearth.tv/ and http://www.operationmigration.org/

HAPPY VIEWING !!

AT KWA

2009-07-06T21:31:00.005-05:00

I've been lucky enough to catch the Ellie action a few times.

Good size breeding herd

Then a bull

Images courtesy of www.wildcam.com (KWA cam)

HAPPY VIEWING !!

NOSSOB AND ORPEN HAPPENINGS

2009-07-06T21:20:00.007-05:00

Large herd of Impala stopping by

And just the other day a couple of Wildebeest

Images courtesy of www.sanparks.org (Nossob cam)

While at Orpen 2 Impala bucks

and a lone dagga boy (male buff for those who aren't sure what I meant)

Images courtesy of www.sanparks.org (Orpen cam)

HAPPY VIEWING !!

ALL ABOUT SATARA AND SEBRAS

2009-07-06T21:06:00.010-05:00

Only thing I caught at Satara were Zebras, lol.

Coming or going ??

Kickin up some dust

Notice the one in the middle, very alert

Waiting in the shade

OK I saw a lone Impala too lol.

Not too sure, seems a bit short to be an Impala and at night hard to see, maybe a steenbok.

Images courtesy of www.sanparks.org (Satara cam)

HAPPY VIEWING !!

ONE OF THE MOST AWESOME VIDS I'VE EVER SEEN ! !

2009-07-01T21:42:00.003-05:00

While catching up on Wild Earth's blog I came across this. It's amazing, just amazing. Thanks WE for letting us all know it's out there and a big THANK YOU to Ranger Graham Dyer who caught it on tape and shared with everyone this once in a lifetime experience. This video was recorded in July of 2008.

HAPPY VIEWING !!

NOW FOR A BIT OF THE UNUSUAL ~

2009-06-26T09:00:00.016-05:00

With Winter coming on is South Africa, things are drying up and wild fires are a very real danger. To help control these, small areas are burned to create fire breaks.

And many came to take advantage of this area. A Yellowbilled Hornbill finds lots of treats.

Unusual to see, a Double banded Sand Grouse. They are usually around but hidden in the grasses.

Not so unusual but I liked the picture, a lone Nyala doe.

Just to cute for words.

Pieter made an interesting observation about this tree. Said it reminded him of a skeleton of a dragon. Can you see it?

Friends to many animals are the Oxpeckers. They help keep pesty insects to a minimum.

Steenbok doe

More of the baby ...

Mom must be trying to wean this little one but ...

finally gives in.

Smile your on WildEarth TV !

Now this had me zipping to the animal guide.

Don't remember ever seeing one of these. I discovered it's a Bush Buck. I love the markings on these.

Images courtesy of www.wildearth.tv (Drive cam) , www.africam.com (Nkorho stream and Elephant Plains stream)

KWA VISITORS

2009-06-19T08:54:00.007-05:00

Look. little ones !

Ellies on parade

Little one, looks like your headed the wrong way.

Hey wait for me ! ! !

Never fear little one, we would never leave you behind

A couple of days later, a small herd of Zebra show up.

Didn't stay long though. Must be on a 'mission' lol.

Images courtesy of www.wildcam.com (KWA cam)

HAPPY VIEWING !!

ON THE PATH OF LIONS

2009-06-19T08:05:00.031-05:00

Marc was out to find the Styx pride, who so far have eluded us. He stopped to show us some local color,

and the source of song.

After much looking around and with the help of friends it is decided that our intended target is close by. The team splits up,

seems the mud wasn't as solid as Marc thought so out comes the jack,

and a few tree limbs he found in the area are just the thing to get us on our way again.

Success ! ! ! This lovely lady has an injury of some sort to her right front paw. Possibly a stick/thorn in the pad.

Here it comes, get ready ...

just look at those chompers.

back scratchin'

A little further along we find the rest of the pride.

Who's arrived ??

Ahhh, it's our lovely lady.

And she's greeted by the cubs. Marc speculated that it was out of concern and I'm going with that. I like that idea.

I liked this scene with the cub in the background

Wonder what was so interesting down there?

Boys being boys, there's always some wrestling

all in fun. And it's good practice for the day they may have to defend their own pride.

The

'princess'

naps. They do need their beauty sleep.

Sleepy lions yawn a lot, lol.

Now this one I just couldn't help but share.

The picture of innocence, isn't he?

The sky grows dark and the pride moves on.

With one last good stretch, they say farewell.

Images courtesy of http://www.wildearth.tv/ (Drive cam)

Well all the waiting and scouting was certainly worth the time spent with the pride. Another adult female has a gash on her leg also, which may account for the lengthy visit. Whatever the reason, it's always exciting to see a pride with cubs that are growing. Thanks WE for sharing the wonders of the bush with the world.

HAPPY VIEWING !!

STUFF I'VE GATHERED

2009-06-15T21:03:00.037-05:00

To start ... Rhinos

sluuurp !

Going in

Didn't hear what kind this is but I think it's a Martial Eagle.

Images courtesy of http://www.wildearth.tv/ (Drive cam)

Everybody's home at the Sidney nest

Image courtesy of http://www.wildearth.tv/ / http://www.hancockwildlife.org/ (Sidney cam)

Babies at

O.W.L cam

Image courtesy of http://www.wildearth.tv/ / http://www.hancockwildlife.org/ (O.W.L. cam)

Back over at Gowrie, the Hippo has a hitchhiker...

but not for long, lol.

That certainly is a way to get a terrapin off your head

Bye bye

Images courtesy or http://www.wildearth.tv/ (Drive cam)

The little one at Hornsby Island isn't so little anymore

Image courtesy of http://www.wildearth.tv/ / http://www.hancockwildlife.org/ (Hornsby Island cam)

Sadly it looks like one chick was lost at O.W.L. I wondered if the nest was going to be big enough for 2.

Images courtesy of http://www.wildearth.tv/ / http://www.hancockwildlife.org/ (O.W.L. cam)

The big kids at Sidney

Image courtesy of http://www.wildearth.tv/ / http://www.hancockwildlife.org/ (Sidney cam)

Buff Bull hanging out at the waterhole

Go Away bird partaking in a dust bath.

The Styx Pride has young'uns. This little guy is playing with what looks like a piece of wire. Herman said that after the lions have moved on it will be picked up.

One day my teeth will be reallllly big.

Cute, cute, cute

Full bellies make for sleepy lions

A little lady awakes to find us watching her, lol.

Images courtesy of http://www.wildearth.tv/ (Drive cam)

Have no clue what showed up at KWA but here it is.

A wartie I believe

Images courtesy of http://www.wildcam.com/ (KWA cam)

Hard to tell but I think there are chicks as it appears that I caught them at feeding time.

Images courtesy of http://www.wildcam.com/ / http://www.friendsofblackwater.org/ (Osprey cam)

That's it folks. I know, lots to see. Guess I shouldn't wait so long the next time.

HAPPY VIEWING !!

FROM EAGLES TO HIPPOS

2009-05-31T10:52:00.013-05:00

It's morning ! Get up already !
"yeah right"

With Mom and Dad in attendance life is good.

Kwa at day break

Night comes quickly

I know that the cam is stuck but the picture is awesome

Turning the eggs

Images courtesy of (in order of pictures) http://www.wildearth.tv/ (O.W.L. and Hornsby Island cams) / http://www.hancockwildlife.org/ , http://www.wildcam.com/ (Kwa, Lighting and Osprey cams)

HAPPY VIEWING !!

LIFE IN KILKENNY

2009-05-31T10:13:00.010-05:00

I could spend hours watching these little cuties. Matter of fact I have, time just seems to get away from me. They are a delight to watch. And as they grow bigger, space is getting tighter. Lots of pushing, stepping on and general crowding make for some good shots. Mom and Dad seem to be making sure it's not only the one or two in front that get something to eat also, which is a good thing. I the 4th picture I'm counting 5 and number 6 hopped off to the left out of cam range. So I'm pretty sure there are 6 but it's so hard to tell. Mom went into the opening and was so far back I didn't even see her. So it may be I just can't see them all at once since the opening is not all that big, lol. And these babies are growing fast ! I first saw and posted on them on May 27th and today is May 31, what's that 5 days. Back then they were tiny little things that could fit nicely in the opening. Now they are hopping about and testing out their wings. Not easy to do in that little space either. More then once I've laughed as one is flapping others on the head. And it's not a flap or 2, they go so fast the wings are a blur! I also enjoy the close ups when the little ones check out the cam. It won't be very long before these cuties are long gone. So if you have some time, go check them out. But be warned, they are cute, there is lots to see and time will get away from you, lol. Even now as I write this I pause to switch back just to see what's going on, lol.

Images courtesy of www.wilfearth.tv (IRC cam) and Tony Gaynor (cam owner)

HAPPY VIEWING !!

ACTIVITY AT KWA

2009-05-28T10:04:00.007-05:00

Thought all I'd see today were some Guinea Fowl

Good thing I checked again!

A small herd of breeding Ellies stopped by

Love those little ones

Images courtesy of http://www.wildcam.com/ (KWA cam)

HAPPY VIEWING !!

A SPIN AROUND THE CAMS AT WILDEARTH

2009-05-28T09:32:00.017-05:00

Starting of at Djuma, kinda quiet.
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So I moseyed over to the Wolf River cam in Fremont, WI, not much there either. I will say that the current is mighty fast. I know the area has had lots of rain lately.

Over in Kilkenny the Tit chicks are showing themselves. I think I counted 6 !

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Yes I'm looking at you.
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The proud Papa

This was taken on May 12. Just 16 days ago ...

my, how they've grown.

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These 2 at O.W.L. are still sleep, I guess I caught them very early in their day, lol.
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And the remaining chick at Hornsby is getting along well.

Images courtesy of http://www.wildearth.tv/ (respective cams) http://www.hancockwildlife.org/ (respective cams)

http://www.wolfrivercam.com/ (Fremont cam) and Mr. Gaynor in Kilkenny.

HAPPY VIEWING !!

NEW CAM IN IRELAND

2009-05-27T07:02:00.005-05:00

WildEarth sure is putting together a very nice selection of cams for us to view. In addition to the cams in the post below they have also welcomed a bird cam set up in South Kilkenny Ireland ! It says 'common robin' but after reading WE's blog about it (the cam owner says that there are several types of birds nesting) I'm thinking 2 things. 1 ~ It's only running during daylight hours (in Ireland) and 2 ~ the cam is moved from time to time. Today's view is a view of Blue Tits.

No matter the bird, babies are always hungry, lol.

I'd say this is Dad ...

and Mom. Same markings, color isn't as bright. Either way they sure are pretty little things.

Images courtesy of www.wildearth.tv (Robin cam) and Tony Gaynor (cam owner)

Thanks to WE and Tony for bringing us yet another view of wildlife to enjoy. Well done.

HAPPY VIEWING !!

NEW CAMS

2009-05-26T19:00:00.003-05:00

New Eagle nest from Santa Catalina Island, California. From what I've read this nest is a bit noteworthy because there were 2 females and 1 male that were cooperatively breeding from 1991 through 2007 breeding season. One of the females was missing at the start of the 2008 season.

These 2 are larger so we may not have a lot of time with them. So check them out soon before they're gone !

Images courtesy of http://www.wildearth.tv/ (West End nest) and http://www.iws.org/ (West End nest)

There are also 2 new cams set up underwater on the Wolf River in Wisconsin. As of yet I've only seen water so no pictures but I have faith that my frequent checking will be rewarded. The link to their website is Wolf River cams
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HAPPY VIEWING !!

PATIENCE REWARDED

2009-05-19T18:56:00.007-05:00

Just what is going on down there?

Ah, the young'uns are hungry (aren't they always)

Images courtesy of www.wildearth.tv / www.hancockwildlife.org (O.W.L. cam)

I've been checking everyday to see if the 2nd egg had hatched, with no luck til this morning. This nest seems small compared to what I'm used to seeing, so I'm thinking that it's fairly new and the adults are fairly young. I'm hoping that all goes well with this family.

HAPPY VIEWING !!