The dogs were still sleeping when I joined them at first light. And they continued to sleep till after sunrise. Some of them looked really well fed, which probably means they were out hunting with the moon last night and would explain their late start.
Now they headed west and were soon on the Chiredzi River, Puzzles leading the way. For about a kilometre they followed the river continuously checking out crossing points but Puzzles was nervous of the water. Was it her instinctive fear of crocodiles?
Thankfully she eventually led them away and back east. I always dread they’ll cross the river again, but actually it’s not really a problem. Just makes my travel across there not so easy. (Yes it’s all about me!)
Their river crossing expedition took them into the heat of the day and without a meal they chilled out at a dried up pan. Most of the small pans in the veld are now dry, as we haven’t had any more rain for nearly 2 weeks. And this is supposed to be our rainy season. Doesn’t look promising.
Thankfully I was able to get my vehicle sorted today and all seems back on track.
The dogs moved on east around sunset and were soon on the chase. Puzzles must have killed something small as she and a couple of pups arrived back with blood stains. But they didn’t return to the carcass, which probably means it was another baby impala and they finished it off.
As you’re probably aware, I always make fun of lions being so inactive and on average only being active about 4 hours a day. Well if I notch up the dogs activity for the last few days, they’re not far off that very same target, being active a couple of hours in the morning and again a couple in the afternoon. At least with the dogs, they’re more regular and you know they’re active only in the early mornings and late afternoons.
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