Southern Kruger National Park

[Gerhard]

Southern Kruger National Park

Mid day in winter is still warm enough for the animals to look for shade , but do not underestimate the temperatures once the sun start setting

[Gerhard]

The Secretary Bird is also a great species to find.

He is patrolling the savannah looking for rodents, snakes and insects that he stomps to death with those long legs.

It can become quite a bit of dance that he performs especially with fast moving prey

[Wood Man]

Awesome photos. I'd love to do that one of these days.

[Gerhard]

Wood Man, thanks,
Let me know when you are ready to make a trip and I will gladly assist.

[Aggiehunter08]

Great pictures! Thanks for sharing.

[Gerhard]

Then we found a freshly killed buffalo cow...

[Gerhard]

The females 1st went to have a drink from a nearby pond while the male rested up close to the carcass...

[TXHUNT3R]

Wow, thank you for sharing!!

[Gerhard]

Southern Kruger National Park

The Grey Heron got some brunch as well






Giraffe on the way to the pond to drink making sure the lions moved away before coming closer.



We were pushed for time from this sighting as I had already drove over 80 miles for the day and had to make sure I get to the gate on time ...

[Gerhard]

Bruchell's Coucal



Found another flock of Southern Ground Hornbills




Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

[Gerhard]

Early the next morning we found a pride of lions on a buffalo kill not far from camp...





This guy really had a good session...



The new generation was there as well...




Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

[Gerhard]

Black backed Jackal (African Song Dog) were on the side observing waiting for the pride to move away to sneak in for a possible meal...






Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

[Gerhard]

Moving away from the lions...

Mopane Squirrel vocalizing



Crested Barbet






Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

[Gerhard]

Southern Kruger National Park

We found three young lions basically next to the road.

They were relaxing in the early morning winter sun as just lions can....










Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

[Gerhard]

This spot next to a lake was perfect for a early morning coffee












Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk