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Monday, 7 November 2011

November 7, 2011

Happy 14th birthday, Muffin!
Thank you for all the love and smiles you have provided over the years.
I am also thankful that you are enjoying Buddy's company - should keep you fighting fit!!
I forgive you for not wanting to pose for a photo today......
(Fortunately I was able to cheat by posting part of a previous photo)

Sunday, 6 November 2011

November 6, 2011

Over the last two years I have photographed many bugs. This one is new to me.
Judging by the way it took off, I suspect that it might be of the Leaf-hopper family.
The abdomen is also bright red and ends in a sharp point-
it probably has a sting in its tail!

Saturday, 5 November 2011

November 5, 2011

A Red-billed Oxpecker "combing" the neck of a Giraffe for ticks. 
I wish I could have had a photo of the Yellow-billed Kite that hit me on the back of the head with his wing and stole
my sandwich out of my hand - just as I was having a bite!
It nicked my finger with a talon - thankfully it did not grab me in the face...
We unsuspectingly stopped at the picnic spot at Hilltop Camp to have our breakfast.
Quite a frightening experience, but a good tale to tell one day while sitting
in a rocking chair on the porch of an old age home!