We drove from Swakopmund to Omaruru today, in the Erongo Region of central Namibia. It was real foggy in the morning when we left, so we didn’t get a chance to take one more look for wildlife at the Swakop River. The good news, however, is just as we were heading home last evening thisContinue reading “Namibia is for the birds, but in a good way…”
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A Namibian sampler…
It was another stellar day here in Namibia, and my sister joined me this morning on my search for wildlife near the mouth of the Swakop River, as Anne enjoyed herself a little down time. This first bird looks sort of like the young great blue herons we often see in Estabrook Park and theContinue reading “A Namibian sampler…”
More Etosha and some Walvis Bay…
It was another fine day in Namibia, and the only driving on the schedule today was just 30 minutes on a paved road down the coast from Swakopmund to Walvis Bay to see its famous lagoon and surrounding wetlands, which “are one of the most important coastal wetlands of southern Africa.” Before we get toContinue reading “More Etosha and some Walvis Bay…”
Swakopmund to the rescue!
As I hope you have already surmised, the internet was out again yesterday, at the otherwise wonderful Mondjila Safari Camp. The good news is that we had two great days in the Etosha National Park, and then we drove southwest today to Swakopmund, on the Atlantic coast and the second largest city in Namibia, andContinue reading “Swakopmund to the rescue!”
Greetings from Namibia!
We flew from Johannesburg, South Africa to Windhoek, Namibia today, and when we got to our lodging at the Trans Kalahari Inn, there was still plenty of daylight, so we strolled around the grounds to see who else might be here. Things were quiet at first, but eventually this character popped up to sing usContinue reading “Greetings from Namibia!”
Greetings from South Africa!
After 27 hours of travel, including stops at JFK and Nairobi, we finally arrived at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa this afternoon. Woo hoo! Even better, the area between the terminal and the shuttlebus zone was quite nicely landscaped with trees, plants, and a bit of lawn, so there was plenty toContinue reading “Greetings from South Africa!”
A fine Liechtensteiner auf Wiedersehen!
Anne and I did ride trains clear across Switzerland today, which was very scenic, but before we left Vaduz this morning, I had time for one last look around. Skies were clear, for a change, so it was a little chilly, but the birds seemed undeterred. As I hiked towards the Rhine River, I spottedContinue reading “A fine Liechtensteiner auf Wiedersehen!”
One more returnee and many more to go…
The rain and wind did arrive, but the rain moved out by sunrise, and we didn’t get any of the snow that was threatened, so it wasn’t too bad a morning to go looking for wildlife in Estabrook Park. The river ice is really starting to disappear, and the geese, mallards, and common mergansers areContinue reading “One more returnee and many more to go…”
Nicaragua to the rescue one more time…
Unlike the record-setting, warm and sunny day we had yesterday in Estabrook Park, today was cloudy, cool, and a little raw. Worse, nobody wanted their picture taken this morning, and I was reduced to capturing these two robins, who were intent on finishing their bath even if I was standing nearby. Oh, well. Luckily, IContinue reading “Nicaragua to the rescue one more time…”
A nice, warm start to the week…
It was a little cloudy and a little breezy this morning in Estabrook Park, but it was also a glorious 40°F, so quite a welcome taste of the spring weather to come. I feared that the river path would be a mud bath, but it must have been just clear enough and just cool enoughContinue reading “A nice, warm start to the week…”
Signs of Life in Estabrook Park 