The Week In Pictures #669
With nature’s calendar dictating the start of spring last week, and the first drizzle of rain already – we are officially in a new season. The changes are subtle, but …
With nature’s calendar dictating the start of spring last week, and the first drizzle of rain already – we are officially in a new season. The changes are subtle, but …
Male leopard dynamics seem to be ever-changing, a constant ebb and flow of territory taken and given. With movements of females, young offspring reaching maturity as well as pressure from …
Still very much nestled in the heart of winter, there are many pros to this time of year. I would go so far as to argue that it is my …
A couple afternoons ago we had the absolute treat of witnessing something we don’t often get to witness, mating leopards. The Ximungwe female and Maxims male. We set out on …
As previously mentioned by Ranger Pat Grealy, the thrilling discovery of an active hyena den site in the northeastern reaches of Londolozi has been accompanied by much excitement amongst the …
This week’s recent cold snap has produced the coldest morning of the year yet, providing a humbling reminder of the struggles of winter! With the cold comes beautiful winter colours, …
It’s been quite a while since we have had an established hyena den at Londolozi. That was up until a couple of weeks ago when we found that a clan …
By far the most abundant antelope (and for many good reasons), impala are often dismissed as too common to care about by guides and visitors alike. But what if I …
This last week, I hosted an extremely talented photographic guest who was wielding a formidable Canon 600mm lens. Well, my Canon 70-200mm f/2.8, although a beautiful piece of equipment, was …
Fellow ranger Kirst Joscelyne recently released a blog shedding light on some terrible news, that unfortunately the Plaque Rock Female was killed by the Ntsevu Pride and Ndzhenga Males. Unfortunately, …
With us now feeling the chill, we can comfortably say that the winter period in the bush is upon us. The month of June is arguably one of my favourite …
Male leopard dynamics seem to be ever-changing, a constant ebb and flow of territory taken and given. With movements of females, young offspring reaching maturity as well as pressure from …
The Nkoveni Female was found resting in the tall grass beneath the shade of a tree, proudly guarding her recent kill – an impala ram she had taken down earlier …
As I reflect on the past six weeks of being at work’s wildlife sightings, it’s impossible not to feel a sense of fondness for the memories created and the remarkable …
Encountering the Mashaba Female Leopard always comes with a hint of luck. Recently, her movements have grown unpredictable, making any sightings of her rare treasures as she roams the southern …