Daily Archive for February 29th, 2008

White faced Ducks Preening

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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.

Sundowners at Banyini Pan

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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