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Educational, Relaxing, and Boisterous
This morning after breakfast we drove to the base of the mountains to Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre where we learned about the conservation challenges facing African Wildlife. The Centre takes in many injured wildlife species and is able to release most back into the wild either on their own reserve or a suitable park. Those not able to go back will have a permanent home and job as ambassadors for their species. We had a chance to see a cheetah up close and to feed some of the recovering vultures.
After we were finished learning about the lions, leopards, honey badgers, rhinos, and wild dogs, we had a wonderful and relaxing lunch at The Garden of Eden. Their gardens really were an oasis on this warm day.
When we returned to the lodge we had some time to relax, enjoy those outside showers in the tree tops or catch up on journals. Again we were able to enjoy the quiet late afternoon on the deck during our practice and mediation.
As it was getting dark we assembled to go on a bushwalk. With lights and cameras we ventured deep into the bush off the trails. To our surprise we were really walking to an authentic South Africa bush braai complete with tribal dancers. Everyone had a great time trying to keep up with the energetic and rhythmic young dancers and musicians.
It was a great night, but our last at Bona Ntaba. We transfer to parts unknown (but nearby) for our last 2 nights.
Edited: May 9th, 2012
More Remote Camera Results!
We have had some good results with our remote camera. We have moved it around a bit. SInce it has not been raining we decided to try it at the approach to the watering hole. We have had some daily visits by Kudu, warthogs, a huge herd of impala, and zebra. I have a great shot of a waterbuck staring right into the camera, but I can not upload it until I reformat the size . I think this will go in a collection of the funniest encounters with the camera.
I have also created some really nice short videos using my Canon 5 D Mach II which I will post after editing
Enjoy this smaller video in the meantime.
Edited: May 28th, 2011
A Cheetah visits in the Morning
I was walking to check my water tank and I saw a cheetah sitting on the path beyond our fence in the Big 5 region. I ran back quietly to get my camera and he was still there. I think he was scouting the flock of guinea fowl that frequent the area. Notice he is wearing a radio collar. Cheetahs have been in decline so this is part of a wide study to track the populations
Edited: April 23rd, 2011
Raccoon in the Freshwater Springs
Sometimes when I am photographing underwater near a shoreline, I see some interesting things on the shore. This raccoon was looking breakfast along the edge of the freshwater spring. He was pretty curious about the big glass dome and attached creature (me) approaching from the water.
Edited: March 1st, 2011
