Wildcast

Last night rains fell on the reserve but seem to have been rather scattered, and we’ll only see in a few days time if they will actually produce that much awaited green flush. But with temperatures soaring again tomorrow, this little moisture might just become atmospheric by day two.

No rain fell at Chiloveka dam which is now just a dried out pan guarding its small soft muddy centre where catfish/barbel struggle for an existance and have to contend with the resident fish eagle making its daily sorties threatening their survival even further.

But what a bargain to pick up on this small breeding herd of elephant. The little calf, only a couple of weeks old, was an absolute delight. The little fellow is so hairy too and has a small white moustache on the sides of his mouth. Oh so very cute! He kept me entertained for hours just being his tiny self.

And another tiny little fellow was this lion cub taking refuge in this thicket waiting patiently for mum to return.