Egyptian geese (male on right)
Three-banded Plover (not a very good image - it was far away on the other side of the dam)
Black-winged Stilt
Other critters enjoy the muddy banks created by the receding dam water
Wildflowers...
...abound...
...on the fairway
Returning home we pass our favorite friendly dog lying on his lawn
Skabenga waits patiently...
...while the FFD poses for me!
In my office, I quickly snapped this praying mantis on the net curtain and then shooed it outside. (before Shadow saw it!)
I'm linking to Saturday Critters with Eileen here
HAPPY SATURDAY TO YOU ALL!
Nice spot for a bit of birding. Would love to see a Three-banded Plover.
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely collection of photos. A couple of Egyptian geese by the water is lovely, and how beautiful the black-winged stilt's red legs!! Have a good weekend!
ReplyDeletebeautiful geese, love their markings and you know I love all three dogs.. hope you have time to rest up before you leave again. missing you
ReplyDeleteHello, Jo! I love the pretty Egyptian Geese. The Plover and Stilt are beautiful birds, great shots. Your furbabies are always adorable. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteyour pups always make me smile. love the geese and stilt, too!
ReplyDeleteHi,Again,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind comment. I added your URL to my Browse list of the Dashboard.
I am now your follower. I look forward to see the natures surrounding you in South Africa,Jo.
Enjoy your weekend!
So fun watching the return of the birds, and i will be interested in watching your experiences in South Africa. i am visiting from Saturday Critters!
ReplyDeleteExcellent pictures of lovely critters!
ReplyDeleteHow I enjoy seeing the return of your South African birds.
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