SOUTH LUANGWA – DAY ONE BEST OF THE REST

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We came across various animals on day one, including yellow baboons, puku, waterbuck, banded mongoose, hippo, warthog, vervet monkey and saddle-billed storks.  Late evening was dominated by a beautiful flap-necked chameleon, a square tailed nightjar and a resting pride of … Continue reading

SOUTH LUANGWA – ELEPHANTS

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Day one was relatively a quiet one for Elephants, far bigger herds and action provided much better photo opportunities later. South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. Day 1 – 13 Nov 23. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2024]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of … Continue reading

SOUTH LUANGWA – CRAWSHAY’S ZEBRA

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Crawshay’s Zebra are a sub species of the plains zebra and native to Luangwa, Malawi, Tanzania and Mozambique.  Crawshay’s Zebra have very narrow stripes compared to the plains zebra and are very attractive creatures particularly in their natural habitat. South Luangwa … Continue reading

SOUTH LUANGWA – CARMINE BEE EATERS

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Thousands of carmine bee eaters migrate to South Luangwa during August to breed on the steep sandy banks of the Luangwa river. Bee eater nests are known to reach up to 1m deep within the sand banks with a small chamber … Continue reading

SOUTH LUANGWA – AFRICAN WILD DOGS

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We came across a pack of wild dogs in fading light, just before darkness set in. The pack consisted of six dogs, five of which were GPS collared. They were feeding on the remains of an Impala which had been mostly eaten, … Continue reading

SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK – ZAMBIA

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What can I say, ten days spent in South Luangwa National Park in Zambia, nearly 100 hours spent in a Safari vehicle (my back did take a bit of a beating over the rougher terrain), over 100 degrees daily and … Continue reading

KINGFISHER WITH CATCH

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A Kingfisher enjoying the fruits of her labour. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2023]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be … Continue reading

FEEDING TIME FOR THE KESTREL CHICKS

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A male Kestrel brings in a rodent for his chicks. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2023]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links … Continue reading

A CRECHE OF GREYLAGS

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A prime example of safety in numbers! Captured on the River Eden, Armathwaite, Cumbria. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2023]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly … Continue reading