Saturday, February 23, 2013

Kgalagadi - Mata Mata - 22/2/13

Generator did not kick off last night.
Our first sighting of bat eared fox for this trip but lighting not good.
Cheetah appeared over the dunes and crossed really close



Loved this picture of the little canary at the waterhole



Trying to ID this falcon when he unexpectedly flew .... right into the "edge of the photo frame" - clearly I didn't expect him to go in that direction



Good to see a Lappet Faced Vulture - certainly not plentiful



Bat Eared Fox were out in full swing this morning (appears to be all or nothing scenario), but these guys gave us the best and closest pose



Martial Eagle playing ball with the lighting



So, today is clearly funny flight shot day. This bee eater also went in a completely unexpected direction!



Fiscal Shrike (western variety - has the white brow). I like the background


Finally, a wild cat prepared to open her eyes when the lighting is good! We've seen about 6 of these but they don't normally pose - typical cat!


Tawny Eagle getting very hot and bothered. Waiting for his turn at the waterhole. (Occupied by Gemsbok and Jackal at time of shooting).



Bonus shot - Southern White Faced Owl!



All in all, a very satisfactory morning's viewing.
Normal swimming/lazy afternoon. Once dark, Luis came up tops again by stumbling into a squirrel hole and ending up on his hands and knees. Again, no damage. Good giggle.

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