I spent the weekend walking in one of my favourite spots in this country, Borakalalo NP. Situated in South Africa‘s North West province this accessible and well-known jewel has, until recently, been a haven for birds and animals alike. Even so, rhino poaching and other isolated incidents of baseless brutality and the proliferation of wire-snares […]
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Clash of the Titans…
Two bull elephants battle for breeding rights along the Luvuvhu River in Kruger National Park. Nikon D4. Nikon 200-400mm. ISO 800. f4 @ 1/2000 sec. Lexar Media. © Dana Allenwww.photosafari-africa.net www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari
Something to Sing About……
The Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) has been making somewhat of a comeback since it was banned from being hunted in 1966. Over 90% of it’s population had been hunted out and it is only in the past few years that its numbers have increased to an estimated global population of 80,000. Now that is something […]
Under the Sea…
A couple of Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops aduncus) playfully approach and investigate me off the coast of Rocktail Bay, South Africa. Maputaland Marine Reserve, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa. Nikon D3s. Nikon 28-300 mm. ISO 800. f8 @ 1/500 sec. Lexar Media. © Dana Allen www.photosafari-africa.net www.facebook.com/DanaAllenPhotoSafari with Rocktail Beach Camp
The Right Stuff…
The Southern Right Whale (Eubalaena australis) has made a strong recovery since it’s initial protection from hunting in 1935. The population dropped sharply in the 1960s due to heavy illegal poaching (wiping out nearly half of its remaining numbers) but since that was stopped the population has exhibited a healthy upward trend. From an estimated […]
Karoo Prinia
I can remember in vivid detail this particular bird. I had spent the afternoon at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens in Cape Town and had enjoyed a glorious hour late in the afternoon photographing Orange Breasted Sunbirds that were absolutely stunningly gorgeous. As the day turned to evening, the light became absolutely perfect. We had made our […]
Cape Spurfowl – Pternistis capensis
I have recently returned from a trip to South Africa and specifically Cape Town, an exciting and interesting place for all sorts of reasons. The wildlife opportunities are immense and varied with a vast variety of birdlife. One bird that I found interesting and very approachable was the Cape Spurfowl or Cape Francolin Pternistis capensis. […]