This little juvenile Chacma baboon was sitting unfazed in the rain. Seen at Harold Porter National Garden where he kept an eye on what’s happening around him…
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African elephants on the move!
The herd had finished at the watering hole and as one turned to head off into the distance. A memorable moment watching these gentle giants
#elephants #addoelephantpark #TwitterNatureCommunity #Nikon #pringlebaynaturalist #africa
Stormy Cape! Winter cold fronts, rain, wind & high seas to remind us of the natural elements. Invigorating in many ways but can be equally devastating
#nature #weather #storm #coldfront #northwester #capeofstorms #winter #rainbow #angrysea #pringlebaynaturalist
Spotted at the oceans edge this morning while walking the dogs - sand crab. The biodiversity that we are surrounded by is amazing...
#shorelife #crab #beach #biodiversity #walkingthedog #thisiswhyilivehere #pringlebaynaturalist #intertidalzone #livinginabiosphere
Dancing on the flowers of the common bietou bush (Osteospermum moniliferum) was a moth, Amata cerbera aka Heady Maiden, which is widespread & part of the diverse Tiger Moth family (Arctiidae)
Nature at work…
#biodiversity #pringlebaynaturalist #bioblitz #iNaturalist #fynbos
We measured 155mm of rain over two days as the winter cold front hit from the northwest, stormy cape at its best.
Grateful for the rain!
These scenes are from below the Buffelstal - enjoy
#winter #pringlebay naturalist #geography #hydrologicalcycle #nature #pringlebay
Early morning restio walk as the sun caresses the mountain. The dogs are delighted & the birds are providing the music. Start of a new day…
#dawn #restios #autumn #naturewalk #fynbos #birdsong #walkingthedog #mindfulness #pringlebaynaturalist #morninghasbroken
Pringle Bay a small village in the #KogelbergBiosphere & a hotspot of #biodiversity . Chacma #baboons have long been part of the natural landscape. Mother is being groomed while infant suckles
#pringlebaynaturalist #baboons belong #tolerance #sharetheworldmakeitabetterplace
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Reflections on the water! Spending time at the pond where the stillness is palpable and time slows. Cape River frog enjoying the quiet morning watching the dragonflies…
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