Monday, August 30, 2010

Wildlife Watch: Crested Barbet


For the last post before our week long detour to Cape Town, I thought I'd get everyone in the mood for some game watching. The return of warm weather to Jozi has hastened the return of some of our feathered friends from Botswana and Mozambique. This little guy was singing away in the tree behind our flat.

Naturally, just as the beautiful weather returns here, we head to the still chilly Cape. Before you go blaming the trip organizer, I'll metion the planning was held hostage by the migratory patterns of Great White sharks. By the middle of September, the warming waters in the Cape send the sharks eastward to Mossel Bay, and with it their high flying "Air Jaws" act you may have seen on the telly. So there.

Anyway, I look forward to the fine wineing and dining down there, in addition to the natural wonders on display. Cape Tonians consider themselves a breed apart from those "busy Jo'Burgers", so it will be nice to soak up some of that chill vibe. Expect an in-depth recounting next weekish. Later gators.

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