A few days ago, we went on a short day trip to the beautiful Ezemvelo Nature Reserve. There is a lovely river there, our children swam and played for hours, climbing over rocks and exploring. We saw so many animals just a few metres from our car and they just stood and looked at us inquisitively. I had no idea this gorgeous place was so close to our home. I think we will be visiting often. Richard has taken 3 weeks off from work, it’s really wonderful to have this time with him.
Wishing you all a wonderful Solstice tomorrow.
Do you know the name of the yellow bird in the tree, and is it the same bird as the nest builders?
Thanks for sharing your photographs!
Hi Jezz,
The yellow bird is called a Masked Weaver. Those nests were all built by him and there were so many hatchlings in the nests. We have 2 Weaver families living in our garden and it’s amazing to watch the males build their nests.
You photos are lovely, but I found the bird nests particularly striking. Perhaps they should have their own craft blog?
Thank you Ginny:)
They are amazing weavers.
I just love going onto your site youhave the most intesting photos I live in New Hampshire USA and it’s just so nice to see pictures of a diferent way of living. Thank you for sharing . Linda Carey
The first picture fascinated me. The large ears remind me of the mule deer of the western U.S. but these animals are much more delicate and graceful looking. What long, slender legs to support this lovely creature. Beautiful
These Impala are such beautiful creatures.
Stunning! Don’t you just love SA. If it wasn’t so flat I could have sworn you were here in KZN. Glad your family had a good time. And as Ginny mentioned, the weaver nests are a work of art! Amazing what such little creatures can do.
They are busy little birds, it really is amazing how they can weave long leaves into beautiful hollow nests.
So beautiful, and magnificent. Thank you for sharing!
Oh my what a dreamy place you live in. SA is on my must visit list. Thank you for letting me live through you.
Thanks for this. I needed a glimpse of nature in the warm sunshine. Glad you had fun! And thanks for the giveaway on http://syrendell.blogspot.com 🙂