Day: August 25, 2020
Tuscan Landscapes
Originally posted on roncorylus:
Walking through Tuscany is pure pleasure (except when it is raining and one has to traverse a muddy field). We had the pleasure of doing this some years ago and, looking back over the images captured from that time, we relive the enjoyment that we had. Continue reading Tuscan Landscapes
Italian streets
Originally posted on roncorylus:
Part of the joy of visiting Italy is that one gets to see different things, and to get from one to the other, one must use their streets. This in itself is an experience, as every street and alley has a story to tell, if one reads the signs and images along the way. Once again, armed with a camera, one… Continue reading Italian streets
The Masai Mara experience
Originally posted on roncorylus:
Visiting the Masai Mara is much more than just some game viewing. We stayed in the Kichwa Temba Camp and were very well looked after. The staff and our rangers were excellent and we were constantly entertained with different dinner or lunch venues. We were greeted like old friends on arrival and everyone came to see us off. It was an… Continue reading The Masai Mara experience
Kilimanjaro and Global Warming
Originally posted on roncorylus:
It was sad to see the extent of the glacial melt on the top of Mt Kilimanjaro. This is clear evidence of global warming, and we hate to think what it must be like by now, as this picture was taken some years ago! Continue reading Kilimanjaro and Global Warming
Kilimanjaro and Global Warming
Originally posted on roncorylus:
It was sad to see the extent of the glacial melt on the top of Mt Kilimanjaro. This is clear evidence of global warming, and we hate to think what it must be like by now, as this picture was taken some years ago! Continue reading Kilimanjaro and Global Warming
Wildebeest of the Masai Mara
Originally posted on roncorylus:
The iconic animal of the Masai Mara, Serengeti and the Mara River is the Wildebeest or Gnu. This is because of the vast numbers that occur and because of their annual migration in search of better grazing, which takes them across the Mara, where they become prey to drowning and predation by crocodiles. They are also the prime source of protein… Continue reading Wildebeest of the Masai Mara
Courses offered by BirdLife Overberg
Originally posted on Hermanus Bird Club:
? Dear John, Hope this finds you well and safe. The ‘Flying Higher’ online bird identification and celebration courses are very popular and due to the demand it was decided to adapt the courses in line with the latest partial lifting of Covid-19 pandemic travel restrictions. Two courses focusing largely on birding opportunities in National Parks in the Western… Continue reading Courses offered by BirdLife Overberg
Vermont Pan
Originally posted on Hermanus Bird Club:
John Bowman submitted the following Sheelagh and I often take a stroll up the road to check out what’s happening on the Vermont Salt Pan. The pan had been dry for much of the past winter, but is now full of water again. There’s usually something of interest to have a look at. At present not a huge number,… Continue reading Vermont Pan
Returning Migrants
Originally posted on Hermanus Bird Club:
Mike Ford has asked me to put this out; Hi Ronnie, Whilst out walking this morning I recorded my first Yellow-billed Kite sighting of the season. Spring is on the way!!! Over the years I have noted the return dates of the various migrant species coming to this region, and it occurred to me that this would be an… Continue reading Returning Migrants
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