November 17, 2013

This gorgeous normally shy bird surprised me by sitting quite willingly as I zoomed in for this photo. Normally they dart around from branch to branch. Perhaps it thought is was obscured from view :)

Previously known as Purple Crested Louries here in South Africa, the name has been changed to  

"Purple Crested Turaco"

November 16, 2013

While pottering around in courtyard I came across this Scorpion that had fallen into a bucket. 

Photo opportunity! is the first thing that came to mind

After the first shot it started reversing and I tried to lean in a bit further for a closer shot

It raised those pincers in a threatening pose... my last photo, thank you!

It is said that venomous Scorpions do not have large pincers.

I don't like the look of it though, be it non-venomous or not :)

November 15, 2013

L♥ve is in the air...

Mister "Missing-upper-lip" and his lady lizard relaxing on the roof next door

Blue headed Tree Agama breeding colours are beautiful and rich.