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Time to get moving, we have 7 days to finish. I'm off to Lake Panic and back again (crazy I know- that's the Bonkers part of the 6 B's) via Shitlave and Transport Dam. And as with all of us, the anticipation of what we will see first is exciting. Will it be an impala No, turns out to be those cuties of the KNP.


And a white winged Widow Bird. Don't recall seeing one of these before, so i'll tick it off as a first. Real show bird this one.


And my Drongo friend is always there to welcome me back.


The white faced ducks were in a shy mood today.


And this stunner, my first raptor of the trip . Not 100% sure but I think its a Steppe Buzzard. HELP!


Here is the "cleaned up" version.


Kruger's beauty!

Zebra- with some little legs just showing behind mom


A display of shyness


and then out in the open'


Transport Dam had some beauty of its own-this is that extension road where a small pond forms after heavy rains.




And




A lizard on the shy side-but on the lookout for some grub.

Lovely pics of the little things [including the baby zebbie ]

Looking forward to more!

Thanks Granjan, and welcome.

I'm also joining in here!

Love your pics of the "little things". And your attitude to just go and relax... Hoping all your prayers were answered...

I shall never forget this elephant. He arrived at Transport Dam with gentle steps, but when he got sniff of the water, he broke into a gallop, plunged into the water like a teenager, and promptly had a romp. It is said that no animal enjoys water as much as an elephant, and this one certainly did. I am just sorry I did not capture him as he plunged into the water, it was quite something to see. real joy there and immediately submerged himself, understandably so too, as it was very hot. In any case, those of us who were there were treated to a wonderful spectacle.

Hi ya Bushbuddies-thanks for joining and welcome. Prayers were answered thank you.

We are in Paradise.... need time to absorb all there is to see in this TR.

Awesome sightings and stunning pics all round ....little Zebra is too adorable.

Those dragon fly pics are gorgeous the light reflecting on the wings.

Ellie really having such a great time...so enjoy watching them play in the water they can be so entertaining.

This is again amazing, noel

Great birdies and lovely zebras and everything else to keep me happy

Awesome sightings noel .

Love all the birdie pic's .

I can just imagine all the stunts the ellie displayed whilst in the water .

Thanks for sharing .

PS. Hilda is still busy cathing up on all her notifications, but will join soon .

On our last visit to Transport Dam we were also treated to the experience - seeing 3 elephants coming for a bath. It is quite something! The ones we saw looked like some older guys - got in slowly, and then relaxed, but still fooled around a bit - boys never grow up!

See looks like that ellie had a lot of fun, I felt like that twice during DAY drives (just me alone driving in the heavy december Kruger heat) but I didn't have the luxury or courage to jump in an ice cold dam
Just love the close ups of the drongo and lilly. Do you have a new lense? As well as those dragonflies!!!! Superbious Noel

Thanks Trrp-Trrrrrrr. More paradise coming up.

Pumbaa. So glad you are happy-would't want it any other way! Welcome aboard. Some of your family will make an appearance sometime in this TR.

Thanks Barry- pleasure is mine. As I said, I shall never forget that ellie. Besides it was just-where-I-like my ellies-far away and no danger to me