PhotoDiary: 09/06/2017 Despite what the temperatures say, it was cloudy and dismal here today so I have been sorting South African photos again.

Friday, June 9, 2017

09/06/2017 Despite what the temperatures say, it was cloudy and dismal here today so I have been sorting South African photos again.

Maximum temperature 25C, minimum 14C. 11 kmh NW wind 14 kmh gusts. 9mm rain measured. Lots of thunder and lightning.

Magnificent views in Kwa-Zulu-Natal.

Nyala Male. (Tragelaphus angasii)

Nyala female.

Beetle - Tenebrionidae family

Trumpeter Hornbill (Bycanistes bucinator)

Great White Pelicans - (Pelecanus onocrotalus). White storks (Ciconia ciconia) and others in the background.

Impala (Aepyceros melampus) with a Redbilled Oxpecker (Buphagus erythrorhynchus) on its back.

White-backed Vulture (Gyps africanus)

Wildebeeste (Connochaetes) on the run.

Yellow-throated longclaw (Macronyx croceus)

Burchell's coucal (Centropus burchellii),

Lanner falcon (Falco biarmicus)

Secretary bird (Sagittarius serpentarius)

12 comments:

DeniseinVAJune 9, 2017 at 9:52 PM
Your South African photos are fabulous Diane, lots of exotic animals that I loved. I have seen the Secretary Bird in a zoo over here. The first time I saw one I thought it an amazing bird.
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PamJune 9, 2017 at 11:39 PM
Wow...great shots. Beautiful!
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David M. Gascoigne,June 10, 2017 at 2:22 AM
When you review these pictures you may wish for more dull, cloudy days to keep you inside!
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LindaJune 10, 2017 at 7:17 AM
Beautiful and fascinating, Diane! Unique and amazing!
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CountryMumJune 11, 2017 at 1:16 AM
Africa has some amazing wildlife. Wonderful photos Diane.
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GaelynJune 18, 2017 at 5:21 AM
These are fabulous! Really brings back memories.
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Friday, June 9, 2017

09/06/2017 Despite what the temperatures say, it was cloudy and dismal here today so I have been sorting South African photos again.

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