Shelduck Duck

Family Anseriformes Anatidae

My first sigting of this species seen in Mountain Zebra National Park.

Elephant baby

This was quite funny!! The baby would stop and put its trunk on the ground ...

walk a few steps ....

and do it again. LOL!! Was he resting its trunk because it was too heavy? :)

Info: Unique Facts about Wildlife in South Africa (Joan Young)

Leopard

Leopard can be so hard to spot!! 

 Most of the time it is just a tail disappearing into the bush.

 But if you are lucky and have the paatients, you might see them reappear in the open.

Info: Unique Facts about Wildlife in South Africa (Joan Young)

Samango Monkey

These monkeys are almost impossible to get pictures of as they are always in the trees. 

 These are two VERY long shots I took of one which at least give a sort-of idea what they look like. They are found along the eastern coast and are about twice the size of Vervet Monkeys.

Southern Rock Agama female (Agama atra)

Family Agamidae

They blend in so well that unless they move, you can walk right past without noticing it.

They are about 25cm in total length and are insect eaters. Found in arid regions.

Very dirrerent in colouration to the male. (Click on link)

Cat's Eyed Emperor (Aurivillius arata)

Family Saturniidae

Giant Eagle Owl

Very early one morning I came across this beautiful owl.

Being dark, I had to use my flach which gave it red eyes. For the first time I used the Red Eye Removal in my processing package and it worked pretty well.

Wandering Donkey Acraea (Acraea neobule)

Family Nymphalidae Heliconiinae

Stratiomyiidae (Odontomyia) Soldier Fly

Family Stratiomyiidae (Odontomyia) Soldier Fly

 It reminds me of those after-dinner mints, :)

Large Cockroach - Blattodea

This must be the largest cockroach I have ever seen, around 3cm in length.

 Found in Tsitsikamma region.