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I love Jesus, my family, dogs, and a good curry. Trips to the bush and being out in nature refresh my soul. Wannabe artist and photographer
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A cattle egret in his lovely breeding colours. #SouthAfrica #photography #wildlife #nature #birds #birdsofafrica

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Pic of the day - buffalo portrait My original photo, and my pencil sketch. That stare says: Whatcha looking at? #photography #wildlife #nature #SouthAfrica #art #iloveafrica

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A pied kingfisher, resting up between dives for fish #SouthAfrica #photography #wildlife #nature #birds #birdsofafrica

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Pic of the day - a butterfly to brighten your day. Butterflies always give me joy. #SouthAfrica #photography #nature #butterfly #iloveafrica

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And another one for #woodpeckerWednesday This is a male cardinal woodpecker, a small bird measuring only 15cm (6in) from beak tip to tail. #SouthAfrica #photography #nature #wildlife #woodpecker #birds #birdsofafrica

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Pic of the day - today we feature the very pretty impala lily, which grows on a small succulent tree, prolific in the Kruger NP. (And other areas too) #SouthAfrica #photography #nature #flora #flowers #iloveafrica

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For #TalonTuesday we have this Booted Eagle on take-off, talons extended. Birds form a large part of this raptor's diet, and this shot was taken at a bird hide overlooking a dam. I love his colours! #SouthAfrica #photography #nature #wildlife #birds #birdsofafrica #raptors

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Pic of the day - #Twosday squirrels Such cuties! #SouthAfrica #photography #nature #wildlife #iloveafrica #squirrels

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Always beautiful - the woodland kingfisher. Their call is unmistakable and during the summer months, they can be heard calling continuously from their perches #SouthAfrica #photography #nature #wildlife #birds #birdsofafrica

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Pic of the day - bat-eared fox! My first sighting of this animal, and it was quite far, hence the not so clear photo. Still, I'm happy I got a shot. These foxes prefer the arid regions, and their diet is mainly insects. Amazing ears #SouthAfrica #photography #natu re #wildlife #iloveafrica #foxes

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A saddle-billed stork fishing for his dinner. #SouthAfrica #photography #nature #wildlife #birds #birdsofafrica

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Pic of the day - #Sundayfunday We all feel like this from time to time. Chacma baboons, one just can't keep his eyes open! #SouthAfrica #photography #wildlife #nature #iloveafrica

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A red-capped robinchat. They prefer the habitat of undergrowth of coastal forests. #SouthAfrica #photography #nature #wildlife #birdsofafrica #birds

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Pic of the day - elephants are very social animals and have amazing memories. They are the gentle giants of the bush. But they remain wild animals so keep your distance #SouthAfrica #photography #nature #wildlife #iloveafrica #elephants

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A black harrier in flight, showing their striking colours. Also listed now as endangered, due to loss of natural habitat #SouthAfrica #photography #nature #wildlife #birds #birdsofafrica

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Pic of the day - sticking close to mom. Imagine having to survive a 2m free fall at birth! Yip - that's what happens with giraffe #SouthAfrica #photography #nature #wildlife #iloveafrica

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Such fun!

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This lovely fella is an ashy flycatcher. They are very busy birds - darting from their perches every few seconds to catch an insect snack from the air #SouthAfrica #photography #nature #wildlife #birds #birdsofafrica

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Pic of the day - this cutie pie is a common duiker (direct translation "diver" 🤔) - a smallish antelope. They are shy and elusive; quick to hide in the thickets when danger approaches #SouthAfrica #photography #wildlife #nature #iloveafrica #antelope

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For #WaderWednesday we have this African snipe. How amazing is his camouflage? #SouthAfrica #photography #nature #wildlife #birds #birdsofafrica #waders

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Pic of the day - along came a spider ..... A golden orb spider. They weave enormous webs, often strung between two shrubs, that are extremely strong. Even small birds can get caught in their webs. #SouthAfrica #photography #nature #wildlife #spiders #iloveafrica

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And for #Twosday a pair of Cape cormorants. Note the blue eyes! #SouthAfrica #photography #nature #wildlife #birds #birdsofafrica

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Pic of the day - a show of strength from this hippo. He was quite vocal about it too #SouthAfrica #photography #nature #wildlife #iloveafrica

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Black-crowned tchagra. Plumage looking a tad worn out. This bird has the most beautiful song. Click on the link if you want to hear it m.youtube.com/watch?v=UTyD... #photography #nature #birds #birdsofafrica #wildlife

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#BlueSkyMonday This very ordinary photo depicts an extraordinary place. The Red Desert - the smallest desert in the world - lies on South Africa's east coast. It is a small patch of red soil in the middle of lush green tropical vegetation #photography #landscapephotography #nature #iloveafrica

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Gabar goshawk - melanistic morph. An unusual sighting. The usual colouring is grey, with a white/barred grey belly and red legs. #photography #wildlife #nature #birds #birdsofafrica #goshawk

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Pic of the day - #SquirrelSunday This cutie chilled out here at our picnic site, while we were having lunch. Waiting for us to leave, so he could find some scraps. So patient and clever #photography #nature #wildlife #squirrel #iloveafrica

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Hooded vulture. A relatively small vulture, but also on the critically endangered list. As with most vultures, poisoning, overhead power lines, and the traditional medicine trade are decimating them. 😢 #photography #wildlife #nature #birds #birdsofafrica #saveourvultures #vultures

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Pic of the day - #Caturday gives me another opportunity for a leopard shot. This was a very special sighting - we saw the leopard hoist the impala into the tree and secure it #photography #nature #wildlife #Kruger #iloveafrica

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The African fish eagle making sure his dinner is secure. #photography #nature #wildlife #birds #birdsofafrica #eagles

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Pic of the day - sunset over the Crocodile River, Kruger NP. I never tire of these views. Each day is different #photography #nature #iloveafrica #sunset #Godsbeauty

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Happy as a lark, they say! This rufous-naped lark seems to be living up to that saying. #photography #wildlife #nature #birds #birdsofafrica

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Pic of the day - time for a little flora for a change. A wildflower growing along the path to the Storm's River swing bridge, and the view upstream from the bridge. Special place to visit #photography #nature #flora #iloveafrica #SouthAfrica

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African Hawk Eagle. These raptors are not often seen perched in the open, so always a special sighting. #photography #nature #wildlife #birds #birdsofafrica #raptors

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Pic of the day - Terrapin trio. Could be a marsh terrapin, but I'm not that knowledgeable on these creatures. I've often seen them climb onto each other like this, and enjoy the sun. #photography #wildlife #nature #iloveafrica #terrapin

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And for #Twosday here are a pair of bateleurs. Female on the left, male on the right, as seen in the different wing pattern. Also, the female is larger. Bateleurs are monogamous, and mate for life. #photography #wildlife #nature #birds #birdsofafrica #eagles

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Pic of the day - a mountain reedbuck mom and her youngster. Just checking that we're not a threat! #photography #nature #wildlife #iloveafrica

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