The last time that we were here, I was dive bombed by some Blacksmith Lapwing birds as I came too near to their babies. So, the thought was to check if I would be dive bombed again.
It was a long search for the blacksmith babies, and along the way I also took photos of some other wild birds.
We are blessed with much wildlife here, and so many species of birds visit this golf course. Some even stay here, as there is always movement by golfers that scares the raptors away. They also have a very nice clubhouse, that serves some great food for non-golfers like us. We also like the taste of the coffee here.
In any case, come and see what I have for you.
A Red-knobbed Coot with her baby.
I like the double mountain view with the water at the front.
Just a final shot of that little baby. A real cutie!
This is an African Darter, also known by the locals as the Snake bird. For reason that it submerges its body into the water and then it hunts around with only its neck and head sticking out.
And at last, I found the Blacksmith babies, but they were juveniles now, and thank heavens there were no parents around.
I saw this one below and I headed towards it because I knew that the others would also be near this little river.
And I was right, as they flew across the river, at my approach.
And there they were, the four of them. Just the other week they were still babies.
Unfortunately, I was too far away to hear what this crow whispered to the Blue Crane bird, but the crane looked at me, and I can bet that it was something like;
Look who's here with his little black box. I often wonder how he would fit us into that small box when he catches one of us.
It is early Summer here now, and during the Spring season we watched many little babies born and growing up. I have posted a few of them already here, and I still have some outstanding ones of the sparrows here at our home. Nature is indeed wonderful in its ways, and it is such a pleasure to see how the birds cope with their young ones. Their relationship with the newborns lasts only up to the juvenile stage, and then the young birds have to fend for themselves. Of course, during the baby period, the parents taught them how to feed. We have much fun on our outings.
I hope that you enjoyed the pictures and the story.
Photos by Zac Smith-All Rights Reserved.
Camera: Canon Powershot SX70HS Bridge camera.
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