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There are so many talented people here trying to earn an honest living. Just have a look at this, as I think that it belongs in an art museum. The first local flea market of the spring season opened on

Come for a slow Sunday stroll in nature at a pond and a small dam. Where there is water, one would always find some forms of life. But before I show the wildlife, I want to show you some colors, as we

... but I have never seen a hoopoe dust bathing, until now. Birds dust bath to remove parasites from their bodies. Just a simple explanation as you can see more HERE. I had to pull my ghost move in order

... but I have never seen a hoopoe dust bathing, until now. Birds dust bath to remove parasites from their bodies. Just a simple explanation as you can see more HERE. I had to pull my ghost move in order

So, how's this for a mix, as winter desperately tries to hang on. We drove through the clouds on the road into our local park. The cold fronts just continue to come rolling in, and our temperatures can

Look what I found in the same tree where the weaver built his nest. We didn't know that squirrels eat the green fruits of this tree. This female squirrel was an unwanted visitor, but thankfully as she

The weaver was expecting his wife to come and inspect the new nest. So, he picked some of the green and soft leaves to line the floor of the nest. I have shown you the start of the nest yesterday, and

The weaver was expecting his wife to come and inspect the new nest. So, he picked some of the green and soft leaves to line the floor of the nest. I have shown you the start of the nest yesterday, and

This guy had the drawings and the plans in his head. No need for paperwork. When birds are born, they know instinctively how to build a nest, even though they have had no tuition. And not only one specie,

This guy had the drawings and the plans in his head. No need for paperwork. When birds are born, they know instinctively how to build a nest, even though they have had no tuition. And not only one specie,

But they are not paintings, as they all came straight from my camera. I am however convinced that no one can paint like Mother nature. There is power in silence, and it offers our stressed souls a haven

Yes, we watched and waited and in here you will see the rewards. You just gotta love this, as two babies outside, at our front door popped out of the nest. This is a new Southern Double-collared Sunbird

We are blessed with all of the beauties in nature. This is a male Banded Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa caffra) in the first picture. The females are black, with bands of yellow hairs. The males patrol areas

Now take a look at what it was hiding behind it. This is a Cape Spurfowl (Pternistis capensis), and a first that I see them with a small baby. I had to take the photos on the zoom, as these birds are very

We are totally at the mercy of nature and nothing that we can do about it. The first 4 pictures will show you how strong winds can change the views within minutes. Yes, mankind is to blame for the

An old decrepit leaf, shown in a sunset. At the end of the day, another new day will emerge, and it's always what we do with the new days that matters. As usual I was standing outside having a look at

Wonderful views with a magical twist of mist and landscapes. That is the road to the new Du Toitskloof tunnel that we passed through on our way to Ceres, and now we returned on the old original pass. And

We decided to take the original old road over the mountain. Here are two photos at the start of the pass, and a person would be in real trouble to stop with a flat tire with the baboons hanging around.

I am sure that you have also encountered some that don't take no for an answer. So, look what appeared at the glass door of our room. We have visited many places, and at times lovely surprises took place.

I am sure that you have also encountered some that don't take no for an answer. So, look what appeared at the glass door of our room. We have visited many places, and at times lovely surprises took place.