The maximum temperature in the Charente today is 17⁰C, minimum 13⁰C. Rain last night measured 1mm. North/East wind of 14km/h with gusts up to 30km/h. It really is time the rain stopped and summer arrived.
Click on the link to see the elephants 'live'.
Oryx in the background and Springbok.
As above.
Hold on, I am on my way.....
Springboks in the background.
Oryx in the background.
Impala in the background.
This shot was interesting as another herd appeared as you can see at the back. They all waited, and after several minutes, a couple of elephants from the original group went to meet them. Apparently, they were given the OK and the two herds joined up at the water hole. Also another Oryx.
Impala in the background.
Lots more photos still from Namibia but time is not on my side. I will get there eventually I hope.
I have only seen elephants in the zoos. Seeing them in the wild must have been another experience. They look awesome!
ReplyDeleteAngie I am lucky having lived in Africa most of my life I have seen most animals in the wild. I guess Zoos have their place, but it seems sad that everyone cannot see animals in their own space. Keep well Diane
DeleteHi Diane - they are brilliant to see ... and I'll be back to look more closely. What an amazing experience - two herds at once ... so fortunate. Cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteThanks Hilary, in all my years of watching elephants I have never seen two herds meeting up like this. It was fascinating watching the new arrivals waiting to what was obviously clearance to join up with the original herd. I could watch elephants all day they are so interesting with their reactions to each other. Cheers Diane
DeleteIt is such a privilege to witness events such as this, Diane, and to have the wisdom and experience to interpret the sequence occurring before your eyes. I shall be envious all day. All day? Who am I kidding? FOREVER! Bonne journée et gros bisous - David
ReplyDeleteHi David, It was remarkable to watch these elephants and two big herds joining up at the waterhole. In all my years in Africa I have never watched anything like this before and I have never seen so many elephants all together. Also I have never seen such a large pride of lions so Namibia will be remembered for ever. Bonne journee mon ami, bisous, Diane
DeleteThese are incredible photos. You take me to places I will never see but leave me feeling I have been there with you. Thank you, Diane.
ReplyDeleteMarie I am delighted to bring a bit of Africa into your home and that you feel like you have been there. It is an amazing country. I hope all is well, Diane.
DeleteWhat a wonderful experience. I could sit and watch/photograph them all day long.
ReplyDeleteOh, I agree they are fascinating to watch, and with the two herds together there must have been over 50 elephants. Sadly we only had about an hour as we were on our way out of the reserve to our next stop over. Keep well Diane
DeleteMe encantaria verlos también, me gustan mucho. Besos.
ReplyDeleteGracias Teresa, por la visita y el comentario. Son animales asombrosos. Espero que estés bien, besos Diane.
DeleteFabulous photos of a fabulous animal. love the one that has a trunk over another elephant.
ReplyDeleteThanks Diane, I could sit and watch them for hours and this was very special with the two herds joining up at the water hole. I hope all is well. t'other Diane
DeleteI love elephants....they look so BIG but gentle. Love the pics.
ReplyDeleteHi Pam, they do look gentle when they are with each other, but they are also to big to argue with!!!! I hope you are well, Diane
DeleteWonderful pictures. One day I'll be able to do a post like this! Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
ReplyDeleteI hope you get to see them it is not unusual for people to visit Africa and say they did not see ant elephants!!! We were lucky to see two herds at the same time, Cheers Diane
DeleteO wat mooi! Bedankt voor deze geweldige serie. Mijn zus is dol op olifanten, ik zou deze blog aan haar moeten laten lezen. xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks Aritha for the kind comment, I hope your sister also enjoys the pictures. My very best wishes to you and the family. Diane
ReplyDeleteHi Diane - it looks so warm and dry - as it is ... having been near there. When I was driven up through Botswana and into Zimbabwe with friends in different cars and trucks (4 of them) - I had two encounters with elephants ... both rather daunting ... but I was the English girl albeit living in SA at that stage, my friends were South African and used to travelling into the bush. They are extraordinary creatures ... with incredible memories. When I was at the Skeleton coast and we saw a few of those elephants ... it was almost beyond understanding how they found their way in 'their land' ... just beautiful - so looking forward to seeing more ... cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteThanks Hilary for the return visit. I wonder if you have seen this article - Elephants call out to each other using their names, according to research from a new study.
DeleteResearchers in the US found that, like humans, African elephants in Kenya will call to their friends with individual rumbles and grumbles.
The scientists are excited because their discovery “not only shows that elephants use specific vocalisations for each individual, but that they recognise and react to a call addressed to them while ignoring those addressed to others”, said study author, Michael Pardo..
I was stunned when the new group arrived and how they waited for acceptance to join the others at the water hole.
Sorry we are just so busy at present and blogging is taking second place. I will try to catch up when I can.
Take care and thanks for the visit, Cheers Diane