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Black-backed jackals are a widely distributed species that are known for their cunning and daring. They are often seen nipping in to steal a morsel from Lions on a kill. Mainly nocturnal but seen regularly during the day, this handsome animal has a call to remember. The Black-backed Jackal feeds on small mammals, reptiles, birds, eggs, carrion, and fruit. They do scavenge but are hunters in their own right. As an omnivore, it eats almost anything that is available including insects, lizards, rodents, plant materials, and carrion. As such it assists in maintaining the ecological balance. It scavenges when carcasses are available. They co-operate in larger groups to subdue larger prey, such as impala and wildebeest calves. They play an important role in removing sick and old animals from populations.
Info source URL: www.krugerpark.co.za/africa_black-backed_jackal.html
Photo capture date & Location: 2020-02 Bushtime at Mabula
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The Callistemon bottlebrush plants are always a keen favourite source of nectar for the honeyeater birds.
But they must always remain alert for dangers whilst feeding.
Rainbow lorikeet, around 25 cm length.
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Etta; looking for action 😀
Daily dog Challenge: I Resolve...
I'm sure if Etta made resolutions it would involve staying alert and ready for fun at all times 😀
Two mule deer stop feeding so they can check out the intruding photographer. I like their long, fuzzy ears that are the source of their name.
This little guy found all those legs and people a bit too much to take I feel .
Cooly Rocks On
Coolangatta
Gold Coast
Still sporting white spots, the white-tail fawn raises it alert flag (tail), before trotting away, through the hay field.
This beautiful male lion had been lying in the grass near one of the waterholes in Eosha when something caught his attention. He quickly sat up and was definitely on the alert. Some kudus had come in with their young to drink at the waterhole and we thought perhaps they were watching them ! So majestic and always a thrill to see them living life in the wild.
Have a beautiful Sunday !!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Canada Geese are now looking for nesting sites around the pools in Dunham Park and once found defend their territory from any would be trespassers
The meerkat or suricate Suricata suricatta, a small mammal, is a member of the mongoose family. Meerkats live in all parts of the Kalahari Desert in Botswana and in South Africa. A group of meerkats is called a "mob", "gang" or "clan". A meerkat clan often contains about 20 meerkats, but some superfamilies have 50 or more members. Meerkats have an average life span of 12-14 years
Our Daily Challenge 30 October -4 November : Triangles
Tiffany watching and listening for anything to chase!
Waited patiently for this speedy bird to come out from the clustered bush of plants, finally caught her in the open. :)
Residential developments in Harpur Hill are seriously compromising some of the previously excellent vistas that were on offer. In this case, DB Cargo Class 66/0 No. 66076 makes the descent towards Buxton with 6V11, the 10:00 Dowlow Briggs Sidings – Theale Hope Cement loaded MMAs on 11th May 2021.
2021 represents a significant milestone in the history of the Phoenix Railway-Photographic Circle with the celebration of our 50th anniversary by publishing a book to showcase some of the members work, past and present, from 1971 to the present day.
The book contains 14 chapters and 144 pages of photographs depicting the work of over 50 accomplished railway photographers with many differing styles and approaches. It takes an alternative view on photographing the railway scene over the past 50 years. The book, called 50 Years of Phoenix will be published on 14th May 2021 with pre-orders now being taken – click on this link to order your copy: www.mortonsbooks.co.uk/product/view/productCode/15554
Why not take a look at the PRPC web site at www.phoenix-rpc.co.uk/index.html.