This morning I was interested in checking up on how the dams were filling up. I was also hoping to find some Elephants during the process, but instead we ran into two separate herds of Buffalo.
I’m convinced that most species of animals are a lot more relaxed after the rains. One can really get in there amongst the animals and this was also the case with these two Buffalo herds. The sun was beating down again through a few clouds and the Buffalo were enjoying the dams that are filling up. The grazing is flourishing so now is the time to fatten up.
I found signal on Manyari, but she is still tucked away in the hills and I was unable to get to her. I carried on down to Malilangwe dam and almost drove past a huge pod of Hippos. They are quite inquisitive creatures and moved over to where we were parked; there was much activity with plenty of little guys ducking and diving as they were swimming through the water.
Once again, the cloud covered the sky a little later in the afternoon and rain was threatening, but I still dashed to find the wild dogs. I wasn’t able to get to them, but I managed to get a location for an early morning start - something to look forward to.
Mark
Thanks Mark, love the sound the hippos make, totally African!! Happy New Year to you and yours Look forward to a new year of your amazing African videos.
What is that pretty black and white wading bird, toward the end?
Hi Eve-the bird is called a Blacksmith Plover.Mark
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