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 Post subject: Re: The First 48...
Unread postPosted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:32 pm 
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wow a Black Rhino :clap: ... and an European :lol:

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Bushbuddies,

Great start to your trip report.

Is almost like the tv series, "24", if you have ever seen that? "The following takes place beween 1pm and 2pm" :big_eyes:
But double the time.


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Hi Bushbuddies :D :D

Super sleuthing to find the grey suspects within a few minutes of entering the park :thumbs_up:
And then a blackie after lunch!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

With the Bushbuddies on the case, what will they find next? :hmz: :popcorn: :popcorn:

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Bushbuddies, I can see that this is not an easy investigation. :hmz: Methinks there are many witnesses trying to stay away from your serious probing and searching.

Some superb potential mugshots there though :thumbs_up: you seem to be spot on with some of the feathered variety.

Keep it up, be ruthless

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Bushbuddies,

:hmz:.... Detect... Bushbuddies Avie has also undergone a change..... :hmz: .... Like it. :)

Capturing 4 suspects on entering, well done. :thumbs_up: ... :big_eyes: Well welll!!! these detectives even managed to track down one not often seen. :mrgreen:

8) Airborne detectives work incorporated... :hmz: ....very clever. :cam: of all beautiful. :thumbs_up:

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Nothing is missed by the super sleuths - all evidence, large and small :clap: :clap:

But we need more evidence :popcorn: :popcorn:

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Awesome resting White Rhino sighting Bushbuddies! I think you are very lucky with close birdie sightings! Beautiful! :clap: :clap:

Love this investigation .... even found a Blackie after such a short time in the Park! :dance: :dance:

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Great start to the investigation Bushbuddies :clap: :clap: .
Love the black rhino sighting :dance: .
Thanks for sharing :thumbs_up: .

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You have me sitting on the edge of my chair biting my nails :clap: :clap: :clap:

The relatives look so sad at their loss :(

but you have some great reporters on the job :clap: :clap:

Every investigation needs a gossip and so glad you saw the cousin Black Rhino

:dance: :dance: :dance:

:popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:

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Wow Black rhino you were blessed on this trip ok Sherlock that was such a small tidbit I feel like a donkey chasing a carrot MORE pwease? :D

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hey bushbuddie just found your TR. So lucky to have seen the elusive blackie. Glad you saw so many beautiful rhinos. who knows how much longer they'l be with us. :cry: :cry:
Glued to your TR. More More More.... :popcorn:


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:mrgreen: Wow, what a TR and pics :mrgreen:

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Kaapsedraai wrote:
What a frustrating drive, especially if you on your way to Kruger. :wall:
The good thing, you made it safely. :D

Great rhino sightings and not just one, but 2 with both white and black...wow :clap:

The bird photos are just as great. Thank you for sharing and look forward to more... :popcorn:

Did you spot the scop owl at Afsaal? I was there mid Dec'12, but did not see it...any investigation done on its whereabouts? :hmz:


We did do some investigation regarding the Scops Owl at Afsaal. Unfortunately, we were unsuccessful too. I've noticed that they do not put out markings around the tree where the owl is anymore. I've wondered if that was to get less people bothering it, or whether they just don't do it anymore, or whether the owl is not around anymore? All these possibilities should be investigated... :hmz:

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Hi Bushbuddies,

a pity was that we were already in the far North when you were in the Far South :?

Great rhino sightings especially for the blackie and for sure love the birdies :thumbs_up:

Great start and I am ready for more :popcorn:


What a pitty indeed! :slap: After reading your summary of what you did NOT see on your trip, it seems you were investigating in the wrong region at the wrong time. We were quite lucky with our investigation! :wink:

anne-marie wrote:
wow a Black Rhino :clap: ... and an European :lol:


Sure enough, the Europeans will be returning to you soon, to report on all the action from KNP! :thumbs_up:

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Bushbuddies,

Great start to your trip report.

Is almost like the tv series, "24", if you have ever seen that? "The following takes place beween 1pm and 2pm" :big_eyes:
But double the time.


Hi yoda! :yaya: SO has apparently heard of the series. Hope this TR will be just as loved as the series apparently is! :tongue:

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Hi Bushbuddies :D :D

Super sleuthing to find the grey suspects within a few minutes of entering the park :thumbs_up:
And then a blackie after lunch!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

With the Bushbuddies on the case, what will they find next? :hmz: :popcorn: :popcorn:


Hi melph68! :w: Oh you know us, melphie - with the Bushbuddies on the case, it is unlikely that any evidence will be overlooked! :tongue:

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Bushbuddies, I can see that this is not an easy investigation. :hmz: Methinks there are many witnesses trying to stay away from your serious probing and searching.

Some superb potential mugshots there though :thumbs_up: you seem to be spot on with some of the feathered variety.

Keep it up, be ruthless

THE HAWKS NEED YOU

:popcorn:


Thank you, Meandering Mouse! We will try not to disappoint you. Typical SA style - The Hawks arrived on the scene only much later! WIll still report to you on their actions. Luckily we were there on time, taking pictures of the scene - undisturbed... :thumbs_up:

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Trrp-trrrrrrrr wrote:
Bushbuddies,

:hmz:.... Detect... Bushbuddies Avie has also undergone a change..... :hmz: .... Like it. :)

Capturing 4 suspects on entering, well done. :thumbs_up: ... :big_eyes: Well welll!!! these detectives even managed to track down one not often seen. :mrgreen:

8) Airborne detectives work incorporated... :hmz: ....very clever. :cam: of all beautiful. :thumbs_up:


Glad you like the Avie! :thumbs_up: It might be pointing to a crucial part of our investigation - so well spotted Trrp-trrrrr! :clap:

billyf wrote:
Nothing is missed by the super sleuths - all evidence, large and small :clap: :clap:

But we need more evidence :popcorn: :popcorn:


I cannot agree more billyf! One can never gather too much evidence in a place like that! More evidence to follow... :whistle:

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hilda wrote:
Awesome resting White Rhino sighting Bushbuddies! I think you are very lucky with close birdie sightings! Beautiful! :clap: :clap:

Love this investigation .... even found a Blackie after such a short time in the Park! :dance: :dance:


It was some of our best work ever done - great investigation if I may say so myself. And that is the reason why I felt that I had to share this report with you. The evidence must be exposed... 8)

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