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Hundreds of Sandhill Cranes in the Kawartha Lakes region of Ontario

On a bright, sunny Saturday in mid-October, Bob and I decided to make a trip to the Kawartha Lakes region of Ontario. A fellow birder had reported groups of Sandhill Cranes in that vicinity where corn fields had recently been harvested. At first, we were afraid the drive would be all for naught, but in the end, we located close to 200 of these elegant birds. Read more

Among the Renosterkoppies Hills in Kruger National Park

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Among the Renosterkoppies Hills in Kruger National Park

Throughout the lowveld savanna just south of Skukuza Rest Camp in Kruger National Park, in South Africa, are a series of scenic hills collectively known as the Renosterkoppies Hills.

Klipspringer Antelope in Kruger National Park near Nkumbe Lookout

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Klipspringer Antelope in Kruger National Park near Nkumbe Lookout

Bob and I had no sooner left the parking lot at Nkumbe Lookout when we spotted a trio of Klipspringer antelope gallivanting among the rocks on the other side of the road. What nimble little creatures! Read more

A Red Fox on a cold winter’s day in Algonquin Park

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A Red Fox on a cold winter’s day in Algonquin Park

On a cold winter’s day that included passing snow squalls, Bob and I ventured into Algonquin Provincial Park in hopes of seeing a Spruce Grouse. Instead, we found ourselves in the company of a Red Fox. Looking picture perfect, this Red Fox almost seemed to pose for our cameras while fine snowflakes settled on its fur. Read more

A Northern Saw-whet Owl we sighted near Oshawa, Ontario

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A Northern Saw-whet Owl we sighted near Oshawa, Ontario

It had been several years since Bob and I came across a Northern Saw-whet Owl, the first time being in our local park in late October of 2012. It was that bird sighting that got us hooked on bird watching. It was a long interlude but not for lack of trying. Our patience and persistence finally paid off when we located this Northern Saw-whet Owl on a recent warm February day near Oshawa, Ontario. Read more

Our encounters with Cape Giraffe in Kruger National Park

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Our encounters with Cape Giraffe in Kruger National Park

One of my favorite animals seen when visiting South Africa was the tall, elegant South African Giraffe. Also known as the Cape Giraffe, Bob and I came across these gentle giants on several occasions as we toured Kruger National Park, and it was always a pleasure to sit and observe them. Read more

African Penguins at Boulders Beach south of Cape Town

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African Penguins at Boulders Beach south of Cape Town

On our circuitous route around South Africa, Bob and I found ourselves, at one point, on the coast following the Garden Route south to Cape Town and onward to the Cape of Good Hope. One of the stops we made while in that area was at Boulders Beach where a colony of African Penguins is found. It was great fun watching them waddle to and fro across the sand. Read more

Our visit to Nkumbe Lookout above the savannah in Kruger National Park

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Our visit to Nkumbe Lookout above the savannah in Kruger National Park

Our drive north from Lower Sabie Rest Camp brought us to one of the most popular lookouts in Kruger National Park, Nkumbe Viewpoint.

Our self-guided Safari to Sunset Dam in Kruger National Park

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Our self-guided Safari to Sunset Dam in Kruger National Park

Setting off mid-morning from Skukuza Rest Camp in Kruger National Park on a self-guided safari had Bob and me filled with anticipation. Our destination for the afternoon was Sunset Dam near Lower Sabie Rest Camp, a mere 36 kilometres southeast of Skukuza. The generous waterhole at Sunset Dam rewarded us with prime wildlife viewing that included this family of Hippopotamuses. Read more

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Hundreds of Sandhill Cranes in the Kawartha Lakes region of Ontario

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Among the Renosterkoppies Hills in Kruger National Park

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Klipspringer Antelope in Kruger National Park near Nkumbe Lookout

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A Red Fox on a cold winter’s day in Algonquin Park

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A Northern Saw-whet Owl we sighted near Oshawa, Ontario

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Our encounters with Cape Giraffe in Kruger National Park

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African Penguins at Boulders Beach south of Cape Town

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Our visit to Nkumbe Lookout above the savannah in Kruger National Park

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Our self-guided Safari to Sunset Dam in Kruger National Park

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