This little dragonfly like insect is the flying stage of the Ant Lion. Seeing as we are working with lions and cant find them, I would make use of the lion pun! As a kid, we used to spend hours tickling the antlion larva out of its cone shaped sand traps. They build them in fine sand so that any insect that blunders in slides down to the waiting ant lion which devours them. At night, the flying form has big eyes which reflect the headlights.
This inquisitive zebra came closer to see what I was up to in the car. I often wonder what they ( the animals) are thinking. I saw the same thoughts in this this zebras little mind.
Today, Manyari was found in the morning but this evening when we went to look for her, she had moved. We continue the search tomorrow. This bedraggled zebra did put in an appearance and really appealed to my sense of humor. I hope that it puts a smile on your face.
This little guy is a Red Backed Shrike although I cannot see any red on his back. They are common on Banyini which is where I snapped this one. The bush is taking on its winter hues with browns and yellows replacing the greens of last month. I am really enjoying my drives at the moment.
by Darryl Nolan-Evans
The quest for Manyari was fruitless today. We were searching for her to change her radio implant which has flat batteries. We really need to find her because without the implant, we would never be able to catch up with the pride every night. The search will continue tomorrow and, hopefully, we will find her.
I snapped this odd picture on my travels, it is not often you get a giraffe neck horizontal and the juvenile oxpecker didn’t quite know how to deal with it.
This picture of a butterfly taking off took me along frustrating hour of galloping through the bush trying to find a fast moving butterfly in a miniscule viewfinder. The sun was beating down and I was questioning my sanity before long. To have an idea for a photo and to make it reality is what top professionals do. I do have fun bumbling around in the bush and sometimes get some interesting (un-professional) shots.
It also looks as if Kim will be delayed in the States for a little while so I will be doing the blog for a few more days.
By Darryl Nolan-Evans
Today seemed to be primate day,a monkey in the tree and then baboons at the pool by Kwali camp.They are always entertaining to watch, with fights and human expressions, they could be a soapie.
Tomorrow, I will be searching for Manyari first thing in the morning. She needs to have an implant put in and the vetrinary course running at Malilangwe now is prime time to do it. It will be my first lion sedation and I am sure I will have some photos tomorrow evening for you. The weather forecast is for rain in the next few days so we may get a little before the rainy season is done.this crested francolin always seems to evade my camera but at last I got one. The Swainsons Francolin perches up in trees to proclaim his territory and so is more conspicuous.
by Darryl Nolan-Evans
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