https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/ https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/links.html https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/about.html https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/otheritems.html https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/gallery.html https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/news.html https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/b1-year-laterb https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/come-meet-naturenaturally-at-the https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/nature-naturally-has-migrated-to https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/new-country-new-home-new https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/about https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/guestbook https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/page103772.html https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/water-reflections https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/new-south-african-resident-gallery https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/birds-insects https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/macro-close-ups https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/macro-close-ups-2 https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/landscapes-trees https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/winged-love https://photos.on-this.website/wm/MHXqG6EG1sdK6lqryT-xgvQ3tLk=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_13547212795f1db129ab37e.jpg“Winged Love” https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/ant-view https://photos.on-this.website/wm/feZQHer1rCTMIanCSWD04GtppKU=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_15130366135f1e12728d84b.jpgAnt View https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/fields-of-sunflowers-sth-africa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/yCECiBxwPjl9Hs8ujxXsjL2uJT8=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_20114093055f2180971efda.jpgFields Of Sunflowers, Sth Africa https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960598.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/K_uMfeeVBhyPiQV4uOE_eIsKBeo=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1212726013650a1344dea7d.jpgClose Up Of Blossom In My Garden https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/reservoir-drought https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Bq_f0FLsri9X07u-GspacFFcMtk=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_15643615905f1ec720b96e8.jpgReservoir Drought This was a very serious drought. Water is normally up to the top of the green lines. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960125.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/lKIIcn2SlWNk765UDx-JCk9u0lA=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1379321434650a0d2ddfbe6.jpg https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/fever-tree-south-africa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/zL5DeEiptLcP049znqJxUV0WX7w=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_20651647255f2180b56a77a.jpgFever Tree, South Africa The Fever tree had a very distinctive yellow trunk which is covered with a fine dust. It got its name from pioneers who believed the tree caused fevers. The fever, Malaria, was caused by mosquitoes that bred in the swampy fever tree habitat. The bark of the Fever tree is used as a traditional medicine for treating fevers & eye infections. The roots are powdered for treating Malaria. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/macro-clavia https://photos.on-this.website/wm/wXrZAPdmnu0DXM9_JgEz-c7mrpA=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_2096763039650a0d1f1ef63.jpgMacro Clavia https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960617.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/F0-47eESAzHdSQxuozSq_BJZQ1M=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_613284828650a1360a23d4.jpgBlossom In My Garden https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960605.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/SIgnNu-DROOs2Au4phrOihmcLEs=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_328899373650a134c5d2fa.jpgClose Up Of Crab Apple Blossom In My Garden https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/macro-bottle-brush-tree-flower https://photos.on-this.website/wm/L7XJXTeO6Vmesenuux646PNupd8=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_726185357650a0d1f793ee.jpgMacro Bottle Brush Tree Flower https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/out-of-the-blue https://photos.on-this.website/wm/v2XI0GGCJ3t4mMrMEitemPsl_S4=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_4922738715f1dcf03a8011.jpg“Out Of The Blue” https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960592.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/TMR20bhIX4_JRQioPujItVFqfIU=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1591521328650a133daed3a.jpg https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/rissik-st-haenertsburg-1-9 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/mrbkjsk22oKQxY--MjNHSGZxZZo=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_673226824650a0d61de1ba.jpgRissik St, Haenertsburg 1 9 22 https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/female-sunbird-in-my-bottle https://photos.on-this.website/wm/jb2e2WShGojwkyhuiNrA3JQ3NEU=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_2353249650a0d639b569.jpgFemale Sunbird In My Bottle Brush Tree https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/field-of-poppies-1-glos https://photos.on-this.website/wm/AqBafV0F7BsIctuYEiM2AVLF_PE=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_87146343613784675d57f.jpgField Of Poppies 1, Glos https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/black-eyed-bulbul-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/IZwu2XJ61J1icUCad9-ZV8FB0S0=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_12239096145f39a60e0ad85.jpgBlack-eyed Bulbul - SA A common Sth African bird & quite noisy. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/welsh-waterfall-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/3rKQOP6KywCYnUs5BX4W1xgd05k=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_48144905761264a96743bf.jpgWelsh Waterfall 2 https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/cranes-slimbridge-glos https://photos.on-this.website/wm/y5kd_5iTta8IeV2kRvpDbSmxQhI=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_9584493975f39a5ef4aa03.jpgCranes, Slimbridge, Glos The common crane was extinct in Britain for 400 years. Despite a few cranes from continental Europe settling in the Norfolk Broads in 1979, their numbers remained small. Thanks to the breeding & conservation work of the Wetlands & Wildlife Trust (WWT), eggs were brought from Europe & over 5 years nearly 100 birds hatched. 93 young cranes were released in a secret place in the Somerset Levels & Moors. A large group has set up semi permanent home at WWT Slimbridge in Glos but they have also spread as Staffordshire, Glamorgan, Devon & Suffolk. Across the UK the total population is now believed to be over 200 birds! https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/autumn-in-north-wales https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Y6CM0boImv6HdCbz2uaNjryfvrY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_12041807855f2184a45c000.jpgAutumn Waterfall In North Wales https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/macro-clematis-centr https://photos.on-this.website/wm/6_VBqyDnlu9R-YKuq_ookbw5t5Q=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1718875540611b9f3e5e817.jpgMacro Clematis Centrę https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/azaleas https://photos.on-this.website/wm/RRRwnhWEz0Bljv0jz6Ul3-g67Jg=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_352239385650a0d4f28be6.jpgAzaleas https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/perfect-pink-water-lily https://photos.on-this.website/wm/io4PqpYnAsD34tyRw5BrMdyIPpI=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_13434270155f1db125c125d.jpgGlossy Pink Water Lily https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/the-lilac-breasted-roller-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/odgNFyNlXx62NmO4lLMcJyHbMgQ=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_14352260965f39a61c0b845.jpgThe Lilac Breasted Roller - SA A common bird which is very attractive in a stationary position, but when it unfolds its wings to fly, it has the most eye catching, beautiful turquoise feathers that flash & draw attention. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/close-up-of-blossom-in https://photos.on-this.website/wm/wCj327TCZsCRFEi1rfS8dSn6iAQ=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_705691179650a1354e511d.jpgClose Up Of Blossom In My Garden https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/bulbul-singing-at-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/H-3hMn0Cz-XdUXWuCIb5cYFvpRA=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_600333438650a0d57cabb8.jpgBulbul Singing At Sunset https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/nuthatch https://photos.on-this.website/wm/81p713whTnyDsCda9okFhiv3dsI=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_10347390675f39a5f08e663.jpgNuthatch Nuthatches live in woodlands but often visit gardens in search of nuts & seeds. They are also the only birds who run upside down on a tree! https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/close-up-of-azalea https://photos.on-this.website/wm/OV1f8_1TxKdxe3aQQfCURIJ9i6s=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1374722912650a0d6b07046.jpgClose Up Of Azalea https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/mallard-duck-female https://photos.on-this.website/wm/T4--msRGLBChRBg65Ldt-PlDyL4=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_17587941165f39a5ec61091.jpgMallard Duck - Female The female Mallard is regarded as plain compared to her partner but up close, she has remarkable feather shades & patterns. I love the fact that they can twist themselves into some impossible positions when grooming. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/african-hoopoe-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/tKCMs0RSpqJG6UDCZOIEuRflVQQ=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_9725489185f39a5f881073.jpgAfrican Hoopoe - SA Quite a distinctive looking bird. It's described as flying with slow wing beats like a large butterfly. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/sandbanks-dry-season-sth-africa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/DkioyeCFw1XYUsL7MkfQzuI72LA=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_15217758625f21806218a2a.jpgSandbanks, Dry Season, Sth Africa https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960591.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/XJ3QcADMJCzbAwsHGHkEnjcta9A=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_893002533650a133ce0a63.jpgThe Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow Plant https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/seed-ballet https://photos.on-this.website/wm/lZxv6DxGwECKvPpjb8D38SUV6gY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_68213383261378d7388e3f.jpgSeed Ballet https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/climber-sth-africa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9dljn_3l7ULogOJGCn5ScX0nbe4=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_18446009355f1dcf04dc9dc.jpgClimber-Sth Africa https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/pied-kingfisher-south-africa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/mR8Ce-2rs1F-eDmxkmCDWE8aROw=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_11368643345f39a5c194a63.jpgPied Kingfisher South Africa A typical Kingfisher position, as it looks for insects to eat & hopes to poke that long beak into. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/flynn-on-the-left-bonnie https://photos.on-this.website/wm/HfH59SHbM34PWUE42EcjZPU2cHw=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1850117758650a11516a566.jpgFlynn on the left & Bonnie on the right https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960126.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/rlyThEHfkMxE3drLdsR-09oriF4=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_2090851549650a0d2db3dec.jpg https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/macro-azalea https://photos.on-this.website/wm/MPI_amncJk8w9fmxPGLDc8-yWmM=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1832181167650a0d65186ef.jpgMacro Azalea https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/harry-potter-tree-blenheim-wood https://photos.on-this.website/wm/6PtTmHZSrbgtj-6azJtjuWyiDoo=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_17171352606137821961af1.jpgHarry Potter Tree, Blenheim, Wood Detail https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/crab-apple-blossom-in-my https://photos.on-this.website/wm/gauUQAybsjF4GeNfEb8CBdF9tEQ=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_915125385650a1373f3ce7.jpgCrab Apple Blossom In My Garden https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/sth-african-violet https://photos.on-this.website/wm/sJgzakP9r1wnHMdBn8iQeAE1hG8=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_16776597975f1dcee329d3e.jpgSth African violet https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960625.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/FNEGQG-aLsHcdY2dMCuJNi9HQA4=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1429753389650a136cb3cc6.jpgCrab Apple Blossom In My Garden https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/sunset-over-haenertsburg https://photos.on-this.website/wm/yFrDIpmy5sZAU52gHend6Zr2Tt8=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_732785075650a0d06badeb.jpgSunset Over Haenertsburg https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960112.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Skaoa1ORyH_epHZIrJVpfWr4cMQ=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1388957642650a0d10c70aa.jpgMacro Clavia https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960144.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/r-d_N6z1zHCmgbTxjozC9II0hKA=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_2140387999650a0d4c917a0.jpgMacro Azalea https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/dahlia-symmetry https://photos.on-this.website/wm/qvZuL4d5eO1MTjOlYvyiTGyusG0=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_16526689215f1db12e04434.jpgDahlia Symmetry https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960133.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/AvK8ulsx_Ww9T2gf-I25PzH4NJg=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1477075861650a0d38c1959.jpg https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960139.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/JHiADKcLsWIhQMZ-fs00xY-jbJE=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1982165965650a0d3e189e2.jpg https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960639.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/yBStnsPlemwt4DRCyAqcFpzqORM=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_226715097650a138a738fa.jpgSt Paul's United Church, Haenertsburg https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/looking-across https://photos.on-this.website/wm/lEDsBXWsA2_cFrISD-XyiuT3q7A=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_689040970611ba2de13dac.jpgLooking Across https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/close-up-of-crab-apple https://photos.on-this.website/wm/P1SECA6QClUt5WSeTodXhkyJ87Y=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_293331142650a134e5ab18.jpgClose Up Of Crab Apple Blossom In My Garden https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/october-frost https://photos.on-this.website/wm/4k3cDQG9XlWVCMezzl339WtYbx4=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_106147746361378ca256a21.jpgOctober Frost https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/curved-wave-2-south-africa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/UQBEzjcGECjyMIFV84Pjtyuhrmc=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_81260568161377f858bc1a.jpgCurved Wave 2 South Africa https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960659.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/fJIFW_pFCExQmLYKDIBKJBtzVyU=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1957039550650a13aa7ccce.jpgSt Paul's United Church, Haenertsburg https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/the-lappet-faced-vulture https://photos.on-this.website/wm/8IgCHB5zqx-gqltVG8KqS6oAL5Y=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1836114765f39a5fd80f11.jpgThe Lappet Faced Vulture With a wingspan of up to 9 feet wide, this vulture is the largest inAfrica. Its name comes from the folds of skin on either side of its neck called lappets. Their featherless heads & necks help them to keep clean because they can shake off any sticky remains of their meals. The sun bakes off any bacteria or parasites since this is the hardest part of the body to preen. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/visited-by-a-bee https://photos.on-this.website/wm/aTv_47x8A7hvQfpF3XEiHrp_uO4=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_396613810650a13451d868.jpgVisited By A Bee https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/wild-poppy https://photos.on-this.website/wm/W17ADn0lJmS0mgAoTXBSVyyxvAU=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_18721754735f1e128fb1428.jpgWild Poppy https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/welsh-waterfall-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/rvXX6EGjWRW_YoiEL0Jm5_InA5M=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_150889832361264a95dd420.jpgWelsh Waterfall 1 https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/the-2-new-loves-of https://photos.on-this.website/wm/FDMWeZ4tZdVfEJu11__x4OqKll4=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1684404060650a11516f2ed.jpgThe 2 New Loves Of My Life! Meet my gorgeous SPCA rescue dogs. Flynn on the left & Bonnie on the right. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/sideways-lupin https://photos.on-this.website/wm/6lrY8dcQYPJEzRVMEGoN_rxFXfo=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_5326709715f1e1285ef694.jpgSideways Lupin https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/leaving-home https://photos.on-this.website/wm/-yTksArzXBZrMMuUxIfPsmdfPK4=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_122588727161378d762284b.jpgLeaving Home https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/a-male-banded-groundling-dragonfly https://photos.on-this.website/wm/LjCAf9hTosynQ2kuAN8NVPnZpA4=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_10942112105f39a62373e5a.jpgA Male Banded Groundling Dragonfly Frequently perches on bare ground, mostly away from water along dirt tracks. Flies low to the ground, following walking game then catching small insects put to flight by the movement. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960653.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/OngArevI6Te007wRGtDY3tfdslA=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_54236011650a13a2ec9a1.jpgSt Paul's United Church, Haenertsburg https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/southern-bald-ibis-south-africa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Ti7tcUWlTOAmMkYrgFuiWNpuhvs=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_9021451465f39a63a6e122.jpgSouthern Bald Ibis South Africa A slender, dark greenish-blue ibis with bare, pink face & bald, scarlet crown. The species live on cliff edges where they build their nests & for the most part, breed in colonies. They are regarded as 'vulnerable' being under threat from human disturbance at their breeding sites, & the degradation of their habitat. They are also under threat by some African tribal practices that use eggs & nestlings for food & medicine purposes & farming populations who use them to supplement their meat supplies. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/cape-white-eye-enjoying-the https://photos.on-this.website/wm/2VaWZ9U3X6RyXBpJ4FlFxeTeGgM=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_371963302650a136925127.jpgCape White Eye Enjoying The Blossom https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo43658148.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/miqxmSMEWNCgUh1VUninBpgIEH4=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1539563419611ba2dbb0186.jpgLooking Up https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/a-pied-or-blacksmith-lapwing https://photos.on-this.website/wm/u_vxeMAfnuoM4uIfjgg0gI9_oEA=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_13632736055f39a622c5638.jpgA Pied Or Blacksmith Lapwing - SA https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/the-beautiful-garden-at-st https://photos.on-this.website/wm/uhZTBPyemyXMW-A6cVgP2x8j_yw=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1994498037650a13b1b7d18.jpgSt Paul's United Church, Haenertsburg The Church has a beautiful garden which looks spectacular in Spring https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/burnham-beeches https://photos.on-this.website/wm/vJbVWZRdVDCGVYU5h8MkP_pW0GY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_6117632475f2184a583abf.jpgBurnham Beeches https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/english-landscape-rutland-water https://photos.on-this.website/wm/kP-RP_mpRySMdDxfFIgURVbKkK8=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_4214833325f218095d9965.jpgEnglish Landscape, Rutland Water https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/regal-peacock https://photos.on-this.website/wm/1e-gZevpzfebeS47wWwc143eZGA=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1187341335f1e127be53a7.jpgRegal Peacock https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/alstromeira-stamen-shadows https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Uy9gDqY9Ls-I2BzgP9vmvHb1ZIA=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_17775774465f1dced4c23ab.jpgAlstromeira, Stamen Shadows https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/agapanthus https://photos.on-this.website/wm/hE-E5yT04MXdnZ-5WOsHziS8aLg=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_259273954650a0d8296248.jpgAgapanthus https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960178.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/5zR18FuYnxpY1ljzH4c2VGul1Vc=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1570447789650a0d7cbb0e4.jpgAgapanthus After Rain 2022 https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960610.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/v1InkgZJxSJ0CWdtuhp_wX8vTUM=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_2134779783650a134e5ab4b.jpgClose Up Of Blossom In My Garden https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/cornflowers-in-the-wild https://photos.on-this.website/wm/rebrhOzvxzuNP953bxlt1YdU948=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_20660031065f1ec6f8e9815.jpgCornflowers In The Wild https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/the-cape-white-eye-in https://photos.on-this.website/wm/A5Rao-DX3FLgxveZf0fOhp58TyM=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_363605160650a134373204.jpgThe Cape White Eye In The Tree So many birds one Sunday afternoon zooming from tree to tree & branch to branch https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo43715871.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/8n4pBknsMQYKQ7Y1VJK5jzbCBpY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_152520444861264a982fd5e.jpgBridge Reflections Just a small amount of wind on the surface can create fascinating patterns & distortions. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/berberis-with-raindrops https://photos.on-this.website/wm/OUE-SvVQGpgNRAGh3FKsG7r2Mfc=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_258063431611b9f3f62f27.jpgBerberis With Raindrops https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/mopane-trees-in-autumn-kruger https://photos.on-this.website/wm/r6NDTSPwvHzVvSxUHzZAgqR4RHQ=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_8647058075f2184a36b02f.jpgMopane Trees In Autumn, Kruger Park, Sth Africa https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960176.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/SlgDlvYIWaXFBKSg0ZshCIcQumo=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1327825372650a0d7abbda8.jpgAgapanthus After Rain 2022 https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/goud-st-haenertsburg-1-9 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/cqmDRpRJxb8rEndiV-VokL3VS8A=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_771655950650a0d5d04edc.jpgGoud St, Haenertsburg 1 9 22 https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/golden-ripples https://photos.on-this.website/wm/w-qK-3iou5VxebAtM0dT4d3Im3o=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_9877857885f1e1284ee385.jpgGolden Ripples https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960129.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/WoE0OnFdsfmsX9-AXdIVuk_phi8=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_808888120650a0d3523875.jpg https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960102.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/i1IWEN2HcmyZxxpRV8MCLShENOY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1421048509650a0d028b966.jpg https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/red-kite https://photos.on-this.website/wm/uybGo3xtPLPdbWxtTcJs1-OnnDQ=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_20751642445f39a5d2148c2.jpgRed Kite The red kite is a medium large bird of prey, which was once on the brink of extinction. In 30 years the UK now has 10% of the entire world population. They are an important species as they are mostly scavengers feeding on animals that have mostly died, however they also hunt rodents & small animals. They have been successfully reintroduced in Wales & Bucks, gradually spreading further afield to Oxford, Glos & as of last summer, Ealing, West London! https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/yellow-cushion https://photos.on-this.website/wm/e6ZIXxxdrWxeyhVxrWTnF4lY9fE=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_10408034725f1db0fc21cc3.jpg“Yellow Cushion” https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/curved-wave-south-africa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/c224W-Zaxa3XZW2ixZ4s10wwb3c=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_39390206461377f8497868.jpgCurved Wave South Africa https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/macro-gazania-after-rain https://photos.on-this.website/wm/G8MGpQFVzmS1GGGd4GKONFjLZWI=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1259181962611b9f3f7fe28.jpgMacro Gazania After Rain https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/frosted-seeds https://photos.on-this.website/wm/fnvT9VQ2_6bMzHZS8sYpSgqwbGs=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_114877970761378ca2afedc.jpgFrosted Seeds https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/crab-apple-blossom https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Fl5jZgyFo5v5DjFiH2QT68N-P0o=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_2003772502650a0d5de628a.jpgCrab Apple Blossom https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/elephant-finding-water https://photos.on-this.website/wm/MXW1xAjn8SAY9kn-AjMYoRF1J3U=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_67013000261377af1371af.jpgElephant Finding Water https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/brown-headed-kingfisher https://photos.on-this.website/wm/z_WdzrpBGPfhiLewHjgoYoZ_KKg=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_13039052915f39a60d50d04.jpgBrown Headed Kingfisher Wherever you see Kingfishers in the world, despite having different colours or size, they seem to possess a universal head & beak shape. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo43862961.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ozya1eg6OupRQL3iToAv8I0NmV8=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_196949289061377c6534673.jpgPink Cosmos https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/on-its-way https://photos.on-this.website/wm/jWB3xt2v7KlxmI-bQmkzHNCoV4g=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_176703012961378d74d52a8.jpgOn Its Way https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/street-view-of-st-pauls https://photos.on-this.website/wm/6RJFDTEpDX5G1AppMiUk8tPBT68=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1295636029650a1375294f4.jpgStreet View Of St Paul's Church https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/the-yesterday-today-tomorrow-plant https://photos.on-this.website/wm/fR7Z6SkB2ZrrUwTFbKZXKedOQx0=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_648351006650a134345511.jpgThe Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow Plant This plant also had a lovely scent https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/portrait-macro-gazania-after-rain https://photos.on-this.website/wm/JSYI3Jr2gYmq6cAHrglE0aH3u_Y=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_158033299461350ca49c4b2.jpgPortrait Macro Gazania After Rain https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/frosted-undergrowth https://photos.on-this.website/wm/_sYpnVtrTzv8g3DC1g3d2bt0Kxc=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_928176808613780e12d846.jpgFrosted Undergrowth https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960636.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/mgZ99IQzOIxU_xzjzSJnJYCYMFY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_643143407650a13843ec84.jpgSt Paul's United Church, Haenertsburg https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/zin-canyon-israel-looking-down https://photos.on-this.website/wm/TZEN7hazP8OAOdPmjcDNO_o4-Fg=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_102606127661378b40ae0ae.jpgZin Canyon, Israel, Looking Down https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/fungi-trunk https://photos.on-this.website/wm/zmIR2SMY4fBIaNEzBizSiHVUGOQ=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_9906056305f2184a3abe9f.jpgFungi Trunk https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/pink-cosmos https://photos.on-this.website/wm/SH4pnCy3bQPZiKPs_IsI6jepDnU=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_76998210861350ca463264.jpgFrosted Euonymus Leaf https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/sunlit-blossom https://photos.on-this.website/wm/aNBABmBHa3TFTkQ-BIE7NGct9ts=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_15566532445f1dce7cc407b.jpgSunlit Blossom https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/gazania-in-the-morning https://photos.on-this.website/wm/OPvApqY2OOgcCZAWJgj0OrNz3-M=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_6479887515f1db157312f7.jpgGazania In The Morning https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/blossom-in-my-garden https://photos.on-this.website/wm/qQpIC3CE-bo_0W5hQtcYYJRx880=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_2002554663650a13647036b.jpgBlossom In My Garden https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/frosty-leaves https://photos.on-this.website/wm/cZdhQWI2eCiJBn71KBzIrD5xpws=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1168711237613780e1d79c2.jpgFrosty Leaves https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/red-tulip-macro-centr https://photos.on-this.website/wm/TfdGbPNzMFcPh0xTgARyqYHr660=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1119746900611b9f3e7b3d8.jpgRed Tulip Macro Centrę https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/blueberry-heights-lake-view-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/MKCSP4HyA1fd-oT9npIjZy8ciio=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_5705801495f2180691c037.jpgBlueberry Heights, Lake View, SA https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/sunset-behind-gloucestser-cathedral https://photos.on-this.website/wm/UFlv1dd2xaBYysbH39VvH8gLpkg=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_9915520405f1ec70b19f18.jpgSunset Behind Gloucester Cathedral https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/the-harry-potter-tree-blenheim https://photos.on-this.website/wm/dzpOXpuSMzLuj7ws9J_Z683Xpp8=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_7932897816137821817309.jpgThe 'Harry Potter Tree' Blenheim https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo41353165.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/dx8vC-yGmJgB65yJ3utn_A_9Owo=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_9677840525f2180b4c347d.jpgFever Tree, South Africa https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/hollyhock https://photos.on-this.website/wm/m2IOJmDERp2OlhYfHrYxVXtBBNE=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_6783531415f1db110a2064.jpgHollyhock https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/mallow-close-up https://photos.on-this.website/wm/DHV2RDkl-vtsSlvxc35k8Yti9DE=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1548475289650a0d08d4baf.jpgMallow Close Up https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/lilacbreasted-roller-on-branch-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/-5OhtQQCxtYBJlHyI8j0z8Rj0q4=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_2022123466612946514c421.jpgLilacBreasted Roller On Branch SA [u][/u] https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/typical-parakeet https://photos.on-this.website/wm/if2_1nG7EfVUJI6qPLSa2hYWhtU=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_843553354611ba6c6b2b4e.jpgTypical Ring Necked Green Parakeet Such typical behaviour of birds of this kind, acrobatic, using those strong feet to balance & hold on. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/welsh-river-in-autumn https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Zmb9OcN4r9Mnj_erTOmI_kqHBf4=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_148240356261264a94ba0d7.jpgWelsh River In Autumn https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/red-tulip-full https://photos.on-this.website/wm/hXDycHCFC5IT0UsbFj-V4cQsV_E=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1081106533611ba87e0a411.jpgRed Tulip Full https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/a-very-full-duck https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Xem3SlAuvroYCCW88vzmzxQKeTw=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1769903455f39a6157b1de.jpgA Very Full Duck! https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/flying-the-grand-union-jan https://photos.on-this.website/wm/c8Q3d2mrgaUNM-tHhoQxeM1jMOI=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_18787813496137871820f28.jpgFlying The Grand Union, Jan 2021 https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/lily-petal https://photos.on-this.website/wm/okozIGchz9V_jYhy9XkxrMrJY4g=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1157135195f1e128f138c4.jpgLily Petal https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/free-fall https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9UnIAagZFMyfaDfi9GjwLTIQShA=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_98117757161378d758f6fa.jpgFree Fall https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/autumn-maples-westonbirt-arboretum https://photos.on-this.website/wm/hDBMhckxLi1tLMvPz6x-_VnZmiY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_7437277815f21808c03f9a.jpgAutumn Maples, Westonbirt Arboretum https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/budding-white-clematis https://photos.on-this.website/wm/kJqhBveWHiLitC-fgPJRk4kn2Zc=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1531656155f1db15580f2e.jpgBudding White Clematis https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/gazania-crown https://photos.on-this.website/wm/OkbQDDVNU8xA-I9pMBsaDnZWNOk=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_19541576305f1db1589d34a.jpgGazania Crown https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/miniature-rose-bud https://photos.on-this.website/wm/-j3k9deV2eYQXORDhdqk3NAmzVY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_6605829185f1dceb4a3908.jpgMiniature Rose, Bud https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/canal-reflections https://photos.on-this.website/wm/x352Oh6__u1kmsJoBXIKcf21Mko=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1088345584611ba650247a6.jpgCanal Reflections https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960590.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/KXy5YTG6CFKLsTdHe4YIToB6Ixs=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1980403702650a133730dbf.jpg https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/gyr-falcon-close-up https://photos.on-this.website/wm/zYav9WF-zX6-xTqflpjjIj4Uz04=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_9147398635f39a5bc6f458.jpgGyr Falcon - close up This is the largest falcon in the world. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/african-bush-grasshopper https://photos.on-this.website/wm/i4XVF7oANih7LLZ7ver2B-5KFyY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_16862706735f39a63bf3775.jpgAfrican Bush Grasshopper To be honest, I am still trying to provide an accurate ID - there are rather a lot to choose from! https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/frosty-lace https://photos.on-this.website/wm/SCFpbRXqoA66WuSP4dWlD1TvAX8=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_116136886361378ca31a15b.jpgFrosty Lace https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/clematis-shadows https://photos.on-this.website/wm/3B_XHcQvN28m8ePJ1_9VcJTMuN0=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_17822687585f1db1119f611.jpgClematis Shadows https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/seed-pose https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Tr18MZ-z3eTC1gZ9mANYBKULxG0=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_7092108561378d744a386.jpgSeed Pose https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/camouflage-master-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/eMwEQA2DRPqr_A47WOsBlzxD8Gc=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_15831054915f39a61da53c5.jpgCamouflage Master - SA There is a butterfly there....promise! https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/game-drive-in-botswana https://photos.on-this.website/wm/5TvKwx-FASU3vKaxbEqtwAL8PPw=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_7186610425f218070a6049.jpgGame Drive In Botswana https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/alstromeira-pollen https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Qu-9HfnQJWOzp6SmYyM8x2ywL9U=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_8756034575f1db1495869d.jpgAlstromeira Pollen https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960151.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/4zfa8FVtMmdWhgiplxP1pBPWzpg=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_881332264650a0d55052ca.jpgCheerio Gardens Sept 2022 https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/parachute-landed https://photos.on-this.website/wm/arVXsgdgKEqlKaHKhEDHkkLu5sA=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_19224901175f1db0f751c8e.jpgParachute On The Side https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/sth-african-protea https://photos.on-this.website/wm/GsLuw3088wwN2Pbkfm-Tu3c-TX8=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_2595437975f1e12871323e.jpgSth African Protea https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/cream-rose-branch https://photos.on-this.website/wm/rdGVg0-7l59aBiL0HbDLdeFv9Jo=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_54642565861350f411be26.jpgCream Rose, branch https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/the-hooded-vulture https://photos.on-this.website/wm/RGGPvY_WoRAQ9RSKtaovnaQSjlw=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1902139635f39a60c25f98.jpgThe Hooded Vulture Vultures never have many fans, but without them the eco system would collapse. By ridding the ground of dead animals, vultures prevent diseases from spreading to animals & humans. Vultures are now Critically Endangered. Recently published evidence suggests the population is declining extremely rapidly owing to indiscriminate poisoning, trade for traditional medicine, hunting, persecution & electrocution as well as habitat loss & degradation. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/kew-cosmos https://photos.on-this.website/wm/HVpRlT6f0m_CJz-Aa26wgNwQAPE=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_2159233825f1db12e5b1e4.jpgKew Cosmos https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/unfurling https://photos.on-this.website/wm/bbPna5nrxTUvIyeYM2y1fhYuj2M=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_9756363855f1e128038c42.jpgUnfurling https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo41522513.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/1RZqDdRtuQCE4803FJ3vH7x_wn8=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_17940364745f39a5ecd9a51.jpgAfrican Bush Grasshopper https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/such-exquisite-beauty https://photos.on-this.website/wm/99Q8213qC00UawgQ8CxIRtT7Sus=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1001343874650a0d4db31ba.jpgSuch Exquisite Beauty https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/launchpad https://photos.on-this.website/wm/A_j2MIAx6uFpRuASszt0tuV5UPY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_19856680955f1e12831fbf6.jpgGoat's Beard Clock Close Up https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/miniature-waves https://photos.on-this.website/wm/8aexFuCuF80PfLnINhDsPyYi-Dw=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_7927553445f1e1283a0fae.jpgMiniature Waves https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/large-snowy-tree-kew https://photos.on-this.website/wm/LuChUMvmEM8xHfKzy5WDk_rU1zo=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_153393355613782a0cf227.jpgLarge, Snowy Tree, Kew https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/frost-sculpture https://photos.on-this.website/wm/SOi3xv6pPMwFtC6RZHunoUTlLQA=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_13842036835f1e127e70778.jpgFrost Sculpture https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/evening-alstromeira https://photos.on-this.website/wm/vPJvJgt6pwnXyP2joAhgVODL5UU=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1997884425f1e184dc7d15.jpgEvening Alstromeira https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/male-sunbird-in-kuhestan-gardens https://photos.on-this.website/wm/RQSVSiwJRTRNPpViUL34znPpzUM=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1265647715650a0d7262f75.jpgMale Sunbird in Kuhestan Gardens 2022 The gardens at Kuhestan, off the R71 going towards Tzaneen, have been very creatively laid out & are planted to synchronise with the quotes placed in each display. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/gatekeeper-butterfly https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9A6QxOkfkUnhINt9hjqe8rQEVEk=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_7524840995f1db13902f84.jpgGatekeeper Butterfly https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/cosmos-glory https://photos.on-this.website/wm/bB13W5Uax7XEsowfIVFtNdb35DY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_15072519365f1db12d7191a.jpgCosmos Glory https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/orchid-detail https://photos.on-this.website/wm/tOjmjUn8VtJrCY05Yuu8nIsst74=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_2289306905f1db10f3b225.jpgOrchid Detail https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/the-zin-canyon-israel https://photos.on-this.website/wm/xyx5HlopDeUo9S_aNdR4DGZQ8RE=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_5407151485f1ec72bc844c.jpgThe Zin Canyon, Israel https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/ring-necked-parakeet https://photos.on-this.website/wm/uJiS5UQnui24tj4ApY-nhJOsSVQ=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1756739083611ba6c7c3260.jpgRing Necked Parakeet Now regarded as a British bird though originally found in the Himalayas.They are very noisy but very beautiful when seen flying in sunlight. There are famous places in London where they roost in great numbers, eg Acton & Wormwood Scrubs. They have spread across the south east & further west. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/agapanthus-after-rain-2022 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/2GU-l4qV-wq5tYP0qfjEkID1PIY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_390217958650a0d7cbb161.jpgAgapanthus After Rain 2022 A fine drizzle had been falling all day. By the afternoon, in the brighter light, the raindrops caught the light like jewels! https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/baobab-tree-with-fruit-sth https://photos.on-this.website/wm/1BNcVcnvPf5mkIbFlvtx62InxXY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_6660786525f2180a0e432d.jpgBaobab Tree With Fruit, Sth Africa Baobab trees are found in mainland Africa, Madagascar & Australia. They can live to 3,000 yrs of age. Baobab fruit is edible & baobab seed powder is used in foods because of its nutrients, possible health benefits & as a natural preservative. It's a good source of Vit C, potassium, carbohydrate & phosphorus. The fruit is found inside hard, round pods. that hang upside down from the tree.It has a citrus flavour. It is such a unique tree its well worth reading more about its amazing properties on the internet. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/wild-welsh-waterfall https://photos.on-this.website/wm/dWD8n1wEpYm1BW9khWYYSNgtfes=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_2582853961264a9552370.jpgWild Welsh Water https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/within-kruger-park-sth-africa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/1NxeforiuniS1UKBl6VvzzHtuOc=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_12702121375f2180862fbc3.jpgWithin Kruger Park, Sth Africa https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/purple-perfection https://photos.on-this.website/wm/g6P515I8HLuufIA5xxB-Xn0wfms=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_791394065f1e128099482.jpgPurple Perfection https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/mottled-sky https://photos.on-this.website/wm/h7o4TEn3BIYV92bGbfO-IQA18bg=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_20193114065f1ec71789a39.jpgMottled Sky https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/crystallised-leaf https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Kyr7KLCHLhgTHpKkQzwMHg2BPHw=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_4332378255f1db10dbc5a1.jpgFrozen Euonymus Leaf https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/teasel-poppy https://photos.on-this.website/wm/BM8bJpKo0LCnwg7ykOyclf-grF8=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_18934582345f1dced580a2d.jpgTeasel & Poppy https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/dung-beetle https://photos.on-this.website/wm/U8GYEZgy61tKv_M6uU7cwjvwWZY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_7010823705f39a5c2af6db.jpgDung Beetle We have all probably seen the little dung beetle pushing a large ball backwards & upside down, pausing to look whilst standing the right way up to check directions then carrying on, upside down & backwards! However, I didn't know that Dung beetles are found worldwide, on every continent except Antarctica. Some use the balls as food, some use them to lay their eggs in & some choose to live in them. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/orchid-in-kew-festival https://photos.on-this.website/wm/q9u2noTRXH0AMRrp2GToolNIdmU=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_3816145705f1e1277dd4f5.jpgOrchid In Kew Festival https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/autumn-shadows https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Zz8n-JsQVjHpRmVpe4ag-UkaER4=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_12121053245f1dcee2bb612.jpgAutumn Shadows https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/the-black-necked-swan https://photos.on-this.website/wm/HXuzPkHUYyHtPzFXXZPBEQ1lvVU=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_3261194215f39a614b059d.jpgThe Black Necked Swan This Swan is the largest waterfowl native to South America. You can see it in the UK at the London Wetlands. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/the-secretary-bird-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/jyxGCiXy6Do0VkBkejajdsJzHY0=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_7896896935f39a5f953eff.jpgThe Secretary Bird - SA The unusual name is thought to come from the 1800's, when Europeans first spotted them. "Back then, male secretaries wore grey tailcoats & dark, knee length pants. They also used goose quill pens that they carried behind their ears. The bird has feathers that can be raised at the back of the head. The Secretarybird hunts & catches prey on the ground, often stomping on victims , including snakes, with their long legs to kill them. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/large-welsh-waterfall https://photos.on-this.website/wm/AEAdcq6FnGa8NUxaPqCo-kgvhZ8=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_33575423261264a9709ff7.jpgLarge Welsh Waterfall https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/rutland-water-sunny-day https://photos.on-this.website/wm/NnS0wDEbpI-A1Y6mkM56cXYYp5Y=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_535182356611ba097e2f47.jpgRutland Water, Sunny Day https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/goats-beard-clock-centre https://photos.on-this.website/wm/51xZ_Cjxpf1bYSeLEBFBnvoCtYU=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_10067875105f1dce7af0135.jpgGoat's Beard Clock, Centre https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/frosty-morning https://photos.on-this.website/wm/TDrus0dCwiBYtZJqdECrZVjHtq0=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_7776872985f1db12455ee9.jpgFrosty Plants https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/the-weeping-bottle-brush-tree https://photos.on-this.website/wm/1ipmfcozsMemvSOJs5yYx26gB5A=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1359025488650a1326b42b5.jpgThe Weeping Bottle Brush Tree The Sunbirds love this tree. This was quite a breezy day. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/wild-seeds https://photos.on-this.website/wm/7_SLTTQWjJzZjZhFgV9bbLWhp9o=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_10277884865f1db121efe6a.jpgWild Seeds https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/moorhen https://photos.on-this.website/wm/-DtRNrJGKllA4Fuy2EtPbM7xkE8=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_682706135f39a6105c3ff.jpgMoorhen https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/rainy-hibiscus https://photos.on-this.website/wm/poerTjPUZyjX80KDYlrgLlfp_PA=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_12815168975f1e1286a731c.jpgRainy Hibiscus https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/blossom-cluster https://photos.on-this.website/wm/6NBdEX7UvFiy0d7EhAANlsILO4w=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_21191153605f1dcf25d9ef5.jpgBlossom Cluster https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/african-openbilled-stork https://photos.on-this.website/wm/B8j8ZDwwJ2043kc9KVAMR0dU5qI=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_5097458915f39a5cc2e3b5.jpgAfrican Openbilled Stork A largish stork with a distinctly shaped bill where there's a gap between half of it but meets again at the tip. It feeds primarily on emails & mussels & flight is hefty & slow. Its around 31.4 to 37 inches & weighs from 1000 to 1300 grams. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/wild-robin https://photos.on-this.website/wm/QqMq7tQvHaeO651KwiMDiJLs7wI=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_127672331611ba6c67ea7b.jpgWild Robin Robins often look as though they are going skiing, standing with their legs at a wide angle! https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/view-of-burford-oxon-from https://photos.on-this.website/wm/r06wD7pfBKvs1hSTeWRYjpu56lQ=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_12839143985f1ec708cae99.jpgView Of Burford, Oxon, From The Cotswolds https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/twisted-branchslimbridge-glos https://photos.on-this.website/wm/IkPu5__-l9HZ7esFl_W9anXzc8w=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_9783284725f1ec71c223c0.jpgTwisted Branch,Slimbridge, Glos https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/harry-potter-tree-hole-detail https://photos.on-this.website/wm/r2hWnM8fTZHXTEBFcPxjwoDeqr0=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_2271713936137821922bc6.jpgHarry Potter Tree Hole, Detail https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/burnham-beeches-path https://photos.on-this.website/wm/MK_M713_yS9sLuYf3od8C4Q41JI=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_6167680835f21808042cb3.jpgBurnham Beeches Path https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/european-roller-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/r1p28S_6wwMg7IukhdgBO6BVt6Q=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_3093094125f39a7e20aebe.jpgEuropean Roller - SA https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/evening-sunlight-by-the-limpopo https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9Ju2I7zWcwb9apLdyQa5yc_cEo4=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_9299280945f21806c5853e.jpgEvening Sunlight By The Limpopo https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/tied-up https://photos.on-this.website/wm/KbhifeGkFIuAbgO5jin9kEU1_bs=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_5829216465f1db10d6f30b.jpg“Tied Up” https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/lillte-hairy-rose-leaf https://photos.on-this.website/wm/eVQf341MCTz95nXTpY_f_XXUIVQ=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_7522556535f1e128a9dbcf.jpgLittle Hairy Rose Leaf https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/acacia-at-sundown-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/mQ_Mc4sTjJjcLYNpwnqMVkV8Hbs=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_7700006955f1ec71517cb1.jpgAcacia Sundown, SA https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/golden-buttercup https://photos.on-this.website/wm/YSPWz8S3xvoPK1jV3bWMY2gZbe4=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_302532495f1dced52a918.jpgGolden Buttercup https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/damselfly https://photos.on-this.website/wm/WeOBYR4WCqNB9EtfO36Vp53BbaA=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1133500955f1db1004cc07.jpgDamselfly https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/harry-potter-tree-blenheim-full https://photos.on-this.website/wm/gzJx93ZbrNPpRheODiboDLqPyOI=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_47190839861378218cfdbf.jpgHarry Potter Tree, Blenheim, Full Tree https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/you-got-me https://photos.on-this.website/wm/gjO2wJ-TuIUoOrBDaImE1w7Qz60=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_11741156885f1db0fb55d94.jpg“You Got Me!” https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/apple-blossom https://photos.on-this.website/wm/3oeFJpC2PjVJn18Yc2gQeDxSdRA=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_12800669025f1e12791bd55.jpgApple Blossom https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960612.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/MKKA0SYYUBwdj27SQ59jAIaGf6Q=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_896803900650a1354d938f.jpg https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960623.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/6X5I2RxjqvXrk0HcT1C88enS47M=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1070009343650a136b351a1.jpgCrab Apple Blossom In My Garden This was taken as the sun set, in the "Golden Hour" so natural light! https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/saddle-billed-stork-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/uDvzDRL3vC3vxrR_CXjKNoadarw=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_21358042455f39a7df78c4c.jpgSaddle Billed Stork - SA https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/frosty-dandy-seeds https://photos.on-this.website/wm/CPtDlG0wWpPjThfl3__k7wNE8G0=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_62356110861378ca1e6dac.jpgFrosty Dandy Seeds https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960648.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/je6-H9Hi8SIkcMgVmYJx4t1B4ro=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_594893917650a139aa25d4.jpgSt Paul's United Church, Haenertsburg https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/blyde-canyon-sth-africa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/WtoVQTdNfi1uNmOZAYrx_4zG0Xw=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1802498395f2180661918f.jpgBlyde Canyon, Sth Africa https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/st-pauls-united-church-haenertsburg https://photos.on-this.website/wm/lwBlz6tu_YwChXwewcb-udCRYhg=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_469573733650a13aaa8031.jpgSt Paul's United Church, Haenertsburg https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/snowy-outline https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Jbcj9Rly8uwV-5r08PbKsp8lBhU=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_19492522025f218093239f2.jpgSnowy outline https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/leaf-fall https://photos.on-this.website/wm/IuPD8KfFXgnxqmxuGwG_6Zk4Rxc=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_18159056155f1ec6fd133d7.jpgLeaf Fall https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/-gas-ring https://photos.on-this.website/wm/xnYasuP2my1K-n0bEwhxw7QiU00=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_17678991315f1db10aa4946.jpg“ Gas Ring” https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/laughing-dove-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/5Nvx-K9HusvjjKa2rQsrPigfTDg=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_15671475555f39a5f7e4ea4.jpgLaughing Dove - SA A common but attractive bird. Like other doves dependent on drinking water. Most often seen in pairs but may form flocks at waterholes. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/snakes-head-fritillary https://photos.on-this.website/wm/LEXjMs6HfED_QX0u3E5vTRsieas=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_16203089445f1db1199d847.jpgSnakes Head Fritillary https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/golden-leaf-layers https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9Z1n18D0eqnVUGUqbauW3fiOb0g=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_15452454285f1f448b53b64.jpgGolden Leaf Layers https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/frosty-logs https://photos.on-this.website/wm/zwszKXmGgkpoC9LfoHy8-miqyLY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_190661940261378ca180720.jpgFrosty Logs https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/thorny-blossom https://photos.on-this.website/wm/MwHDQ0Ms3Wgx1B39rAZeAfMemuc=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_17054229205f1e1279b2be6.jpgThorny Blossom https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/parachute https://photos.on-this.website/wm/FoYqJJbDg95COnvRkcrxO8KNTNw=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_9484349175f1dcf0549e03.jpgParachute https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/goats-beard-clock https://photos.on-this.website/wm/YX89JnzazicZQKj7XvRKpM3GVL8=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_16117709925f1db15f72e75.jpgGoat's Beard Clock https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960166.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/I8qyPXrFPnZpZmNhp5GG85M-LBY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_587833442650a0d6c1256b.jpgMale Sunbird in Kuhestan gardens 2022 https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/canopies https://photos.on-this.website/wm/QI_k2SuHog_-uRvwgY5_9tYMde0=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_14695589715f1ec6fa0de09.jpgCanopies https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/butterfly-antennae https://photos.on-this.website/wm/F-m9Dh6EiZU1ue8VmVv1VFkWQHU=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_7755206745f1db1405d17f.jpgButterfly 'Heads Up' https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/passion-flower-dew https://photos.on-this.website/wm/pZ0eLHMHLrOvEIZ00nfa3chXoP4=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_9778094635f1db1443d93a.jpgPassion Flower Dew https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/limpopo-river-bobonong-botswana https://photos.on-this.website/wm/pg3pYttVyt6uQtEr9jNfBFyWrFY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_15369939865f2180a159dcd.jpgLimpopo River, Bobonong, Botswana https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/grand-union-canal-paddington-branch https://photos.on-this.website/wm/fSbge2zrMSUoA3_-DwlSVC-S_PQ=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_11016482965f2180bcaa217.jpgGrand Union Canal, Paddington Branch, Horsendon Hill, Ealing https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/wintry-euonymus https://photos.on-this.website/wm/nfMyv03P-gBZhdUJOBfLLys-qUQ=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_7995497965f1db119e387c.jpgWintry Euonymus https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/single-blossom https://photos.on-this.website/wm/eGpUf9C__JW3a-OklWiMVPzL9CY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_770030675f1db14be9090.jpgSpring Blossom https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/sainsons-spurfowl-chick https://photos.on-this.website/wm/JeksKEjhRposSr17p5IrKHaqTN4=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_4692707475f39a60c63bdf.jpgSainson's Spurfowl & Chick! This mum had a brood of babies with her. They had made a home in an animal sanctuary which was a good choice. However, making it in the Cheetah enclosure might not have been the best choice!! https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/large-white https://photos.on-this.website/wm/jsK24VOboYnB5yrpw1T21Fafkm4=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_15815707665f1e1282bec41.jpgLarge White? All the photos only show a few spots which are bigger. This photo doesn't match anything I can find so if you know the answer, please tell me! https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/resting-dragonfly https://photos.on-this.website/wm/rJ5lsOgaHsFG81_FTjLrbSXRczI=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_14823200155f1db12367b6a.jpgResting Dragonfly https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/pine-needle-curtains-limpopo-region https://photos.on-this.website/wm/zhVNkzkRWDiQkOBjm2QOxGgI-74=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_4703450285f2184a2415fe.jpg"Pine Needle Curtains," Limpopo Region, South Africa https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/social-wasp-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/bXBai6y-8yunIXn63aD2eFg16Mc=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_16393345425f39a62a87ae1.jpgSocial Wasp - SA Personally I don't mind if they aren't sociable. Having said this, I have sat quite near them as they nest built above me & they made no attempt to fly anywhere near me. The female builds a paper nest as in this photo, in which to lay eggs. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/harry-potter-tree-hole https://photos.on-this.website/wm/PmUBvgBVXSZ90-fIywhjkk0l7QA=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_20333482906137821886670.jpgHarry Potter Tree Hole https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/autumn-at-slimbridge-wwt-glos https://photos.on-this.website/wm/hemhDIhQNJHopWXxDDJfDKFeY60=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_6107361985f21806776e22.jpgAutumn At Slimbridge WWT, Glos https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/orchid-kew https://photos.on-this.website/wm/dop0_lTCoom-At8ZhqUf0ykIlCA=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_182592455f1e127f86384.jpgOrchid, Kew https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/berberis-after-rain-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/u2jLc6503k0psXiWW9MqgE-ZT-I=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_14880016985f1db15cb7e8f.jpgBerberis After Rain (2) https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/complimentary-curves https://photos.on-this.website/wm/-kTRtHnrtbPMxnARUckBxRhKaZQ=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_15082367325f1e128a32588.jpgComplimentary Curves https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/lily-stamens https://photos.on-this.website/wm/49TQaWwJHcmWbqHppKQ3tljPf68=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_17106779865f1e128f5c8d7.jpgLily Stamens https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/frosted-dandelion-clock https://photos.on-this.website/wm/vzpOGhPNTM0_3HQuSnHW3N1xKQ8=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_6137218585f1db1453cd5b.jpgFrosted Dandelion Clock https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/tree-silhouette https://photos.on-this.website/wm/F28mgbt4t_3HqNhjVr-WeLxaHyY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_6536191095f1f448a2b468.jpgTree Silhouette https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/wren https://photos.on-this.website/wm/UKAXQUL2x6pWQM9BaEq6IB00A2k=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_10409853445f39a5d805e5c.jpgWren The male generally builds several nests then the female chooses. Not all nests are used.Such is love! https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/hamerkop-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/jtLKfXIeedXj9QyzvPqVQqTrS4s=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_15399979895f39a6227457f.jpgHamerkop - SA The shape fo the head & bill gives it its name as it suggests a hammer. They are usually seen at the water's edge, waiting for frogs or other aquatic life. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/amaryllis-sails https://photos.on-this.website/wm/6HBJ09TI2K0DSidn7S4CvFXI2BM=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_7930745175f1db11df0d81.jpg“Amaryllis Sails” https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/pink-camellia https://photos.on-this.website/wm/_aCpDbLwUJM9OeVaP70KYqoPtUw=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_19230105935f1dcee1ad34e.jpgPink Camellia https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/yellow-pansy-butterfly-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/53cN03ln4gkOUeMhg8GrQ7kRZ3Y=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_15396693185f39a606b9a42.jpgYellow Pansy Butterfly - SA Very eye catching. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/gas-ring-flames https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ZIdrilw76IcS_Auwrk4Qw5Sx-QI=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_5679227965f1db109bba97.jpg“Gas Ring Flames” https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/suspended-seed https://photos.on-this.website/wm/JJmN0LJNZCe-SHGuLpXAQNVk_Rg=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_10276077275f1e1274e802b.jpgSuspended Seed https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/protea-sth-africa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/zM4L2FZueI3MW6BI2nxDx3Aj9VY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_15380099435f1dcf0425582.jpgProtea- Sth Africa https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/on-the-side-of-the https://photos.on-this.website/wm/SIRz4DMvbyfUUOR7DTa25YifGNU=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_12389915915f2180ac3e1d2.jpgOn The Side OF The River Limpopo, Sth Africa https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/saddle-bill-stork-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/6qLFUZM6UBRbMrsOpM5cTTOsYbA=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_12014538235f39a60b598d9.jpgSaddlebilled Stork - SA When there a number of a species, the name often provides a clue towards identification. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/dandelion-detail https://photos.on-this.website/wm/w2eLKURh2_PJ4q8RgNdTXSGmG0M=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_13779778865f1db0fd65219.jpgDandelion Detail https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/hi-everyone-i-got-an https://photos.on-this.website/wm/gWjQKiLSdNgFI-61MK6zSqBh4wM=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_15297409975f39a5e2cf1bf.jpgHi Everyone, I got an Uber! Part of the Northala Fields family when very small. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/blue-water-lily https://photos.on-this.website/wm/K-R3p1iGnf3JorpLL2OHeNy-b5g=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_21304140515f1db11c151ba.jpgPurple Water Lily https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/orchid-at-kew https://photos.on-this.website/wm/V2p34c2Ncbrt-9K1v4Ixc8aF3RU=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_8183739865f1e127782de7.jpgOrchid at Kew https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/red-highlights https://photos.on-this.website/wm/KHgx33TJjPs-SA57UsAXlesUTEo=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_13386654755f1ec70fde428.jpgRed Highlights https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/rose-petal-point https://photos.on-this.website/wm/kUW3iU-_AMJqLFnubKBPRXZkHkk=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_7862182365f1e128d5ba55.jpgRose Petal Point https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/budding-hibiscus https://photos.on-this.website/wm/LBtZggMI_L5t5MzMB24CXzmukMk=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1778561855f1e12876d80d.jpgBudding Hibiscus https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/home-to-roost-sth-africa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Y2SEWcB7g2QxJYJuyOOtiMP8pok=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_20409640245f2180808eba3.jpgHome To Roost, Sth Africa Maribou Storks at sunset - huge birds measuring 1.2 - 1.3 metres from bill to tail. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/cormorant https://photos.on-this.website/wm/i83Rb1bzcS3QQhc4kfCB0Rf8V4M=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_4584157285f39a63f065bb.jpgCormorant I've been seeing a lot more of these birds along the canal in the last couple of years. They are large, dark waterbirds with just 2 species found in the UK, one essentially marine & the other found on all kinds of waters. Having spent some time trying to photograph them, I noticed they swim very long distances under water. Trying to predict where they might surface again is totally unpredictable in terms of directions as well as distance! https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/kori-bustard-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ory7A26N0SKJTOAaYcFdQNVpRBE=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1300660155f39a5f6c1064.jpgKori Bustard - SA One of the world's heaviest flying birds, weighing up to 12 kg. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/urban-gold https://photos.on-this.website/wm/AaOgZwUP94cX2kESBdBwE62ULpo=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_4596077885f2180b3640e1.jpg"Urban Gold" In Southall,Ealing https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/hypericum-alien https://photos.on-this.website/wm/FHLaf7WxUcyaPexlQcFOCQoxqfI=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_859752305f1db10777c08.jpgHypericum Alien” https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/feather-weave https://photos.on-this.website/wm/4Id3e99TNVwkEtDONXb5tBDzs9Q=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_3677486055f1e1281d3f55.jpgFeather Weave https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/greenford-sky-ealing https://photos.on-this.website/wm/qflJBOnbjuGJZoqfzuTD6cx2SS4=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_12585934675f1ec70ac58e2.jpgGreenford Sky, Ealing https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo41522682.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/2UvNRA1Nfyqb3d70Nwdp16xnX84=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_9875709415f39a62dc8087.jpgTBC https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/pair-of-wrens-in-hanwell https://photos.on-this.website/wm/sbckNnh_u3NoOnLRe_yxPeqtnhU=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_6745787595f39a5d1bafeb.jpgPair Of Wrens In Hanwell This lovely couple were fluttering around the river Brent in Hanwell in Spring 2020. Despite their diminutive size they are one of the most numerous British birds with a beautiful, loud bursts of song. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/burchells-starling https://photos.on-this.website/wm/NBxDxsZGgEnQGLkvFuIB0Ui7eEI=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_18685373835f39a6190960c.jpgBurchell's Starling There are a number of Starling varieties in SA, several of which look very similar with their striking blue colours. This one has the advantage of a black mask on the head to help ID. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/dried-out-reservoir https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ruWytL2-e1b8Te0mM_uZF0UZDzs=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_15606848345f1ec7205dd2a.jpgDried Out Reservoir Just mud left at the bottom in places. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/blue-tit https://photos.on-this.website/wm/_v4EyFIWyVm5r8t6T_IKjwAbC8s=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_17643510425f39a62bdbcaa.jpgBlue Tit A common UK bird, tenacious & persistent. I was lucky on this occasion to observe a nest & its occupants in the box on the Cherry tree opposite my kitchen. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/rainy-agapanthus https://photos.on-this.website/wm/HlP7LoK8xNLCAZvLAdxLKldXG20=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_14707835105f1e1287c6d65.jpgRainy Agapanthus https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/white-tuba https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ddlo_uw-rjIO_xTpOVJIdR2thgM=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_8485116085f1e184d9429b.jpgWhite Tuba https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/dandelion-crown https://photos.on-this.website/wm/6V2OoFx74EdQpX1Q6IuJ45jgIOA=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_19131676835f1db0fc8cc58.jpgDandelion Crown https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/my-foots-killing-me https://photos.on-this.website/wm/RV9xLRn7i221m3FWlCXzNt4Kyao=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_13044149155f39a5e83483b.jpgMy Foot's Killing Me Grey Heron. They often look so grumpy. No exception here. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/northolt-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/lKjLvZT4J8bE5CcyWEE4P-Xragk=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_5115254315f1ec729aeafd.jpgNortholt Sunset https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/psychedelic-flower https://photos.on-this.website/wm/y1Wbiem5t0ODdVxB7br5XoUq838=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_6015735025f1db13d60a19.jpgPsychedelic Flower! https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/face-to-face https://photos.on-this.website/wm/WIibwCTGF1A-DbQ88fXtMaK5FuQ=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_21297779775f1db107108fa.jpgFace To Face https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/welsh-river https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Bmf8V9j5_SmIxXdYkrwIF8oXeaM=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_146425417561264a9426c38.jpgWelsh River https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/grey-wagtail https://photos.on-this.website/wm/QoL2-u-d7_K2vOLve_Cd_E_co2c=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_8531924825f39a5e8af307.jpgGrey Wagtail Have never understood why a yellow bird is called grey? https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/misty-morning https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Jl_BvQS9LeTsuL5ejXrbtqPku4o=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_12054361275f2180685a6ab.jpgMisty Morning https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/blossom-duet https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Boy-Yoc3fkifugbl5KcBk-Z9W28=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_16183203405f1db14e520d4.jpgBlossom Duet https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/blueberry-heights-sth-africa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/T1w1JD1Wjs5eYHNYqX4JyAXIx84=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_16898043355f21807774ab7.jpgBlueberry Heights, Sth Africa https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/leaf-pattern https://photos.on-this.website/wm/3-DIK3eLh7BBDXS4oCDp_vpulLc=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_12368013465f1e127608c4d.jpgLeaf Pattern https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/looking-up https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9AktTiGBXYD13ypFzH6LByt3GjM=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_16640491235f1db13e43ac9.jpgUnder Giant Hogweed https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/tilted-passion-flower https://photos.on-this.website/wm/hlY7fCqdRu3og21vn_m_MeiPbdY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_3397170345f1db1230a3c4.jpgWhole Passion Flower https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/bright-pinkred-azalea https://photos.on-this.website/wm/h-OHE6VP2im9LzAiGifPymbKPAo=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_685209449650a0d3ddfab3.jpgBright Pink/Red Azalea https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960626.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/eGoD5wbqUMZw5eXc8rFETKC1YQI=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1392768045650a136d45264.jpgCrab Apple Blossom In My Garden https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960175.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/zrs3rBy0Dq7xH1ocJzbBZ03CVFQ=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_515862998650a0d754f730.jpgMacro Agapanthus After Rain 2022 https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/tbc https://photos.on-this.website/wm/H6NUyJ9tjXjGD6NmfoZ7K5cR7E8=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_16686999355f1db124f1ae8.jpgTBC https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo43862984.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/PbLbQj2lkj20CkV_3ptdH7IHjX8=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_122600640461378179c68ae.jpgAlium Head https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/lapwing-uk https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ALXjTWQB0Ei3HJ28xr41-t8nqXQ=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_6582702955f39a6169d013.jpgLapwing - UK They used to be known as Peewits because of the noise they make. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/white-symmetry https://photos.on-this.website/wm/zkIk2KUbHugHx6lIItvAIUeDT5o=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_12068156635f1e127b7860b.jpgWhite Symmetry https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/welsh-waterfall https://photos.on-this.website/wm/RmG2Gys2BMkjjBxJmHyT14uB6oc=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_52062232861264a97897b0.jpgWelsh Waterfall https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/helmeted-guineafowl https://photos.on-this.website/wm/vhDQdSEzuh7lLXJBoX8fAiUO6T0=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_20609669315f39a61edd28c.jpgHelmeted Guineafowl - SA https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/gyr-falcon https://photos.on-this.website/wm/eVRnvPZDUN24HWs9FCyhtZahmSU=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_2812523805f39a5bf043fe.jpgGyr Falcon The Gyr Falcon nests on remote cliffs in the far reaches of Canada & Alaska. Facing challenges not from humans but climate change! https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/april-snow https://photos.on-this.website/wm/6cQ7Rk0aDuwDU8-wYWcq177pZsw=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_4026445385f1db144d741a.jpgApril Snow https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/grand-union-canal-hayes https://photos.on-this.website/wm/RO8VFB5EZfSs9HAvxFfSU5KftDo=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_619336110611ba64fce464.jpgGrand Union Canal, Hayes https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/sth-african-trees-grow-into https://photos.on-this.website/wm/078764tz0dSLV-uShzKdudQ1ZYU=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_9017942465f2184a3267d2.jpgSth African Trees Grow Into Amazing Shapes https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/snow-into-ice https://photos.on-this.website/wm/o-IlJkV06aV1Qz9LhLvZ5SuvVUI=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_20260443405f1e12769a28d.jpgSnow Into Ice https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/southern-yellow-billed-hornbill-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/wQJ8RXwXPwOfXVP3UBZgVRVrf6s=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_15337380975f39a7e0da3f4.jpgSouthern Yellow Billed Hornbill - SA A member of the numerous Hornmill family. Very distinctive call which sounds like they are winding themselves up! Like a lot of creatures, has learned that scavenging where humans eat can be quite fruitful. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/sweet-pea https://photos.on-this.website/wm/0-EqxDXowUWotT1eO9RqYZfmtds=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_573472625f1db10fe7396.jpgSweet Pea https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/fern-fan https://photos.on-this.website/wm/pB4EfRzfx3d_NBKaXQQAtOkAihI=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_4056882655f1ec6f959bf2.jpgFern Fan https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/lily-pollen https://photos.on-this.website/wm/dMJST2uz09UZwMZTEjmuM_Co5rQ=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_6952054895f1e128e12846.jpgLily Pollen https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/rose-folds https://photos.on-this.website/wm/6Mkgq7v8JYgVQmjBRzVbOmbiksY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_17432023365f1db0fea1d01.jpgRose Folds https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/shadow-copy https://photos.on-this.website/wm/aAIGXxC9clQHpA71MhUyOPN7fso=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_8069315205f1e127d9ec60.jpgShadow Copy https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/warming-rose https://photos.on-this.website/wm/3f7hh4O37OIX1BChzTJ9VBftFks=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_21022862385f1db117cb139.jpg“Warming Rose” https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo41353161.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/XmSzBjZqyPx4qJ-zvoXZP7Ei-00=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_19012543475f2180b2a976b.jpgSpring By The Canal, Northolt, Ealing, (2) https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960601.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/TmmmmI4Gftb0QOXAerX0ip5N5eU=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1268895998650a1346198cd.jpgClose Up Of Crab Apple Blossom In My Garden https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/robin-resting-on-a-bramble https://photos.on-this.website/wm/yZoeoHrjAY7oFD0s0C7z0mE3oxc=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_5466790665f39a5d172839.jpgRobin Resting On A Bramble The country's national bird. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo41522728.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ewp6RD_iZVsxzpWyJSs9REslOkU=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_6945515825f39a7ddc3ee7.jpgSouthern Masked Weaver - SA Finishing touches! https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo41522724.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/zUfUmo7U19xTEm_ShdmiqglqGs0=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_4961396415f39a7dc59d62.jpgSouthern Masked Weaver - SA Remarkable balance skills are required, as the branch/nest swings due to his arriving & possibly breezes. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo43715872.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/UGcbmNtWYV1cU1d2a1LArJ9nKhc=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_88781167161264a9856f9e.jpgCanal Reflections A breath of wind creates continual, new pictures. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/poppies-in-the-meadow https://photos.on-this.website/wm/_kpZh5wH0EGDNg-TYzAwfpaK_BM=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_17107957135f1dced622a1f.jpgWild Poppies & Bees https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/passion-flower https://photos.on-this.website/wm/l0Tq1BkYka4nqek_j8QX-SvayRw=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_3535783575f1db140ba1f2.jpgPurple Passion Flower Spokes https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/south-african-lake-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/6SG5__XVg2rE5fc3IG1CrnFJP8k=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_8053015245f1ec728397e6.jpgSouth African Lake Sunset https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/pied-wagtail https://photos.on-this.website/wm/k2UR1kzx7wbH62mlb0G5qQ3VB40=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_8593879055f39a62f6f272.jpgPied Wagtail Increasingly even on our streets as they have also learned of the feeding opportunities found near human cafes, supermarkets or eating places. They apparently also roost in flocks at night. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo43831989.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/lc9s7nbaONNYQyl9Vyt4FsFBXfM=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_75080120761350f40f00e9.jpgFrosted Dandelion Clock https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/male-pheasant https://photos.on-this.website/wm/k0s7pChlATqiaSA59ogJrOXSoJY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_20491616795f39a633d9cc8.jpgMale Pheasant Surprisingly these birds originally came from Asia but have lived in Britain for hundreds of years They were brought as a game bird & are still used as such. However, many also live outside of breeding pens & are ground foragers, being found near woodlands, farm edges, parkland & in rural gardens. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960174.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/tJO9YZfLLE0qf6q7nOwlG71VtLE=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_999738497650a0d7551d1a.jpgMacro Agapanthus After Rain 2022 https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/white-butterfly-uk https://photos.on-this.website/wm/jpju6IcvquCBndzPPYqw87lIh04=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_20209072745f39a5ed924c2.jpgWhite Butterfly, UK As a child, I thought there was only 1 white butterfly, the Cabbage White which decimated gardens & farming fields alike. However, there are others. In addition to the large & small white (cabbage butterflies) there is the Green Veined & Orange Tip. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/a-passion-flower https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9RsnMw3V9FZVO9-Rtmpsa88Q9iM=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1310582412650a0d87d333e.jpgA Passion Flower https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/field-of-poppies-2-glos https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Zj5jZqZolwLz3qusP4HrFsbzl2g=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_9331243706137846831ff0.jpgField Of Poppies 2, Glos https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960621.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/okBTkf4EPZiXbJwe2Sn633DLJWI=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_980379753650a13698a2f2.jpg https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960633.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/LUbjgxjLGsRe4aJrCGI4FbVw5fk=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1603595449650a137ca2bac.jpgSt Paul's United Church, Haenertsburg The entrance gates to the church https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960634.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/SyYsRdCG-Rosg2lWRpg1g-TT8QY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1071850417650a137cca71d.jpgSt Paul's United Church, Haenertsburg https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/dandelion-centre https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ofGXs5F9oMtaFa0m1d1-nn6qu7E=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_12917307385f1dcf2735e92.jpgDandelion Centre https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/spoonbill-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Lj30wN834Px7e5vHndmjVNLJ78Q=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_5650426785f39a5c8b4c4e.jpgAfrican Spoonbill A large, all white waterbird with a distinctive spoon shaped bill. The bill is used in a sweeping motion in shallow water to capture small crustaceans & aquatic insects. Small fish & frogs may also ne taken. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/part-of-the-blyde-canyon https://photos.on-this.website/wm/UkADOUtihVSXB40nDrtJ3U3vGS8=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_3136241845f2180b7a6e2b.jpgPart of the Blyde Canyon, Mpumalanga, South Africa https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/frosty-tendril https://photos.on-this.website/wm/03yMJR5fDsnO35gffvmY59Edeqc=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_11242618535f1db10e7c434.jpgFrosty Tendril https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/another-weaver-nest https://photos.on-this.website/wm/aayGjPXu-kcl_fgd8QYfov1lX2o=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_17078643865f39a5d00d763.jpgAnother Weaver nest https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/evening-oak-leaves https://photos.on-this.website/wm/vT55Px9wa1ktuslPo_m26o4GZiw=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_20851950725f1f448ba1798.jpgEvening Oak Leaves https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/iris-on-the-roadside-in https://photos.on-this.website/wm/3M9udSwIt84mFg_NMTsQ6JMEtEw=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_506450836650a136b35192.jpgIris On The Roadside In Haenertsburg https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/view-of-the-severn-from https://photos.on-this.website/wm/aP6d1LjX0g3fTFmKivCbXl1goFc=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_12511167705f2180b4530bb.jpgView Of The Severn From The Top Of Plump Hill, Forest OF Dean Glos https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/red-winged-starling https://photos.on-this.website/wm/vqEUoHbbGSqjTyfbAoKK2n321zo=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_12411513415f39a5f83302a.jpgRed Winged Starling Occurs in pairs or small flocks in rocky habitats but has adapted to breeding on buildings, fuel stations & under bridges. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/alstromeira-petal-point https://photos.on-this.website/wm/raTsUHlnIahfFmQygRPk34qp5xs=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_8827511975f1dced475132.jpgAlstromeira Petal Point https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/hibiscus-sth-africa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/GbrG-03W7NH02z3W-kGk9I2DpDs=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_19225027715f1db11933171.jpgHibiscus-Sth Africa https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/goats-beard-clock-side https://photos.on-this.website/wm/zJTd20WJnaMwnbPOVI5coeJ7REg=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_14329099325f1dce7a59866.jpgGoat's Beard Clock, Side https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/entrance-into-a-weaver-nest https://photos.on-this.website/wm/mFGohgJD64D7fAUSgx6-YKT0APE=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_11928529895f39a601d26f8.jpgEntrance Into A Weaver nest https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/swans-in-flight-slimbridge-glos https://photos.on-this.website/wm/j_z7CT6Aby_jfgMziCJtCa_lZ8g=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_6768636075f2180ba3c3cb.jpgCranes In Flight, Slimbridge, Glos https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/the-wonder-of-new-spring https://photos.on-this.website/wm/I9zBHiQviS7JYFVtJF2pCgJZJ_c=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_208870582650a13b22db8a.jpgThe Wonder Of New, Spring Leaves https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/southern-masked-weaver-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/CWpRQgmk8S5IEshVwBBsxB23Rlo=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_9626532045f39a7db81241.jpgSouthern Masked Weaver - SA The male is nest building. Incredibly skilled, he uses his beak & sometimes feet to weave a perfect ball. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/5-past-12 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Cppgmd7-hkdFr3LkSrPQ6qK4xug=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1362334835f1e184e6d152.jpg5 past 12 https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/tree-canopy https://photos.on-this.website/wm/_HBUKjnUYLZ3SXrwVO2mQg-21T0=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_4325954765f218098ae622.jpgTree Canopy https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/armoured-bush-cricket-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/C2h8Lpl_0g_DdxvZVTGNk5mkq6U=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_3479934795f39a6242d0cc.jpgArmoured Bush Cricket - SA An almost prehistoric looking creature up close. As they have many predators, they defend themselves with sharp spines on the thorax, strong jaws to bite with & worst of all, they can squirt blood which smells & toasted foul! https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/wild-flower-tansy-leaved-phacelia https://photos.on-this.website/wm/yMXa30O3wz9PfYw_-P8KeCkQCmg=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_16300421915f1dced5d1e92.jpgWild Flower: Tansy Leaved Phacelia https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/busy-bee-on-a-buddleia https://photos.on-this.website/wm/q9Vp4hKmGtNhZGk0AN702EOrXKQ=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_746382725f1db10c8b9c0.jpgBusy Bee On A Buddleia https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/macro-white-clematis-side-view https://photos.on-this.website/wm/6ISSFIC_9-oTvmJP9LJFCj-YcyQ=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_4357621855f1db154b3598.jpgMacro White Clematis, Side View https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/sth-african-everlasting-flower https://photos.on-this.website/wm/L6EbQzR9bZcho2YlUIcSVHiY9Ko=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_5579903525f1db1318905c.jpgSth African Everlasting Flower https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960606.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/LLaOLutVIhUt_IIOeaHKXAOmeMU=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_868265848650a134c8a6b3.jpgClose Up Of Crab Apple Blossom In My Garden https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/sundowner-moth-south-africa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/dbnGel_Jz36HfysMwE6pzMy0XJI=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_13563641915f39a5c65cc88.jpgSundowner Moth South Africa A large attractive species attracted to fruit & bee! Many of these type of moths are attracted to fermentation from rotting fruit & this would include wine. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/melting-snow https://photos.on-this.website/wm/cnKueZTY9mHlQ5Q42BSBjoUMRHQ=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_7718504205f1dcf26e60a4.jpgMelting Snow https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/fluffy-duckling https://photos.on-this.website/wm/lige-hF-IUoalPeesm1mhAWmIi4=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_11904235545f39a6010b75c.jpgFluffy Duckling Soppy? Maybe but we all love baby animals. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/candelabra-tree-sth-africa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/vHADgUrdsFpTAIyuGoEfc67mQ8s=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_18759460505f2180990f368.jpgCandelabra Tree, Sth Africa "Euphorbia Ingens." Likes hot, dry areas. Requires little water. Will flower & bear fruit which monkeys like to eat between Aug - Nov. The trees also produce a poisonous sap or latex which can cause skin irritation & if it gets into the eyes, can cause blindness. Similar to the garden plant variety. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/another-type-of-weaver-nest https://photos.on-this.website/wm/wy_VlEaKYjJsDuXIF4OQPjP-wMU=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_5965383425f39a636b860d.jpgAnother type of Weaver nest https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/autumn-oak-leaves https://photos.on-this.website/wm/DVD_gcPQsf1HqtoW18B3Kd90vUw=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_8629059685f1ec7193a4fd.jpgAutumn Oak Leaves https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/bridge-reflections https://photos.on-this.website/wm/WYdQMXz7XO5Qa878PbH7ahGR6Qg=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_681959542611ba650031d9.jpgBridge Reflections https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/ebenezer-dam-pre-drought-sth https://photos.on-this.website/wm/egu61FePeIh4fYReePEDaXtMhxk=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_11755922955f21809d69063.jpgEbenezer Dam, (pre drought) Sth Africa https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/alstromeira-side-view https://photos.on-this.website/wm/LRuEowYpklCLfWFSSF3l1GYcQD0=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_20251367155f1db146d402e.jpgAlstromeira Side View https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/crossing-the-river-bed-kruger https://photos.on-this.website/wm/RWYUkmfr-akt_jB99Wj5smuDeIY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_5253954755f2180789e258.jpgCrossing The River Bed, Kruger Park https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/azalea https://photos.on-this.website/wm/i3PhrOOBkJNeGQO6HHg2ir62hzA=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_20546646835f1dcf111cc52.jpgAzalea https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/the-small-tortoiseshell-butterfly https://photos.on-this.website/wm/bdDzUZCKvv9I68REEWwggaaaeF4=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_761775725f39a5ed31de8.jpgThe Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly On the wing almost throughout the year, May - October. Adults sleep through the winter, often in sheds & houses. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/blue-waxbill-south-africa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/v-UlXa2N45gr496CgLkwWqqPmdw=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_8112313645f39a636151c4.jpgBlue Waxbill South Africa A tiny powder blue & fawn finch., though the female only has pale blue on the face & tail. Occurs in pairs or small flocks feeding on the ground. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/crested-barbet https://photos.on-this.website/wm/iJXNfiefgLjAJf0SFA5_UNL5jww=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_10862126835f39a7e1440a0.jpgCrested Barbet - SA Another bird that's learned to scavenge free food dropped by humans. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/forest-of-dean-glos-from https://photos.on-this.website/wm/yUyf37r0sgJIUdkNXxbqE21XW1Q=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_66589595f1ec719b47ea.jpgForest of Dean, Glos From Slimbridge https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/cheerio-gardens-sept-2022 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/EP9LXtd6MamuM0Uty-X1OTnA-WY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_45375951650a0d46c55e6.jpgCheerio Gardens Sept 2022 These gardens are another beautifully laid out & carefully planned area. Tranquil walks, a lovely restaurant & you may even spot the rare Samango Monkeys in the trees. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/fruit-pod-of-the-weeping https://photos.on-this.website/wm/nY3SMz34sy6IfruVGUBTYZRAiYs=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_16091240555f2180b7323f5.jpgFruit Pod Of The Weeping Boer Bean Tree The pods split on the tree, maturing late summer to autumn (Feb - May) https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/reflected-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/TMlLJ0Fvbbf_LNqr0aKxUmv7o7A=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_9249800775f1ec70790878.jpgReflected Sunset https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/winter-outline https://photos.on-this.website/wm/LG6_QUmMhJV6eNdn-13Kd7iGUXU=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_15527590155f218087cb7f0.jpgWinter Outline https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/bees-eye-view https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Mb3ndMCBW4sQ-gGwp2J9LlpivdU=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_249578505f1e128db6d59.jpgBee's Eye View https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/alstromeira-shadow https://photos.on-this.website/wm/15iugfdVDmDLfNqUSqn_CbbjiDA=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_17213539345f1e128e6785a.jpgAlstromeira Shadow https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/love-is-in-the-air https://photos.on-this.website/wm/fPp-ZrL_X02l-VxqnFQThhv9DRA=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_14702151755f39a5e456038.jpgLove Is In The Air Damselflies. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/rock-rose-cistus-x-purpureus https://photos.on-this.website/wm/hu7HzsCr_Fjy9-b36hD5kqz2598=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_3522476805f1dcf0485b28.jpgRock Rose: Cistus x purpureus 'Alan Fradd' https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960142.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/lP6m022l6HboC1NfcDhjjDYzIfg=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_22399732650a0d4aca7db.jpgCheerio Gardens Sept 2022 The combination of light & shape of this tree are fascinating https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/african-hawk-eagle-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/WW_FBYEGhzJoiBGTZPIbq2Yxq1w=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_3928618105f39a5fe1393d.jpgAfrican Hawk Eagle - SA A little grim when discovering animals with fresh prey but that's life. It wasn't easily disturbed & it had clearly already eaten well as it's crop is quite full. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/a-bataleur-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/-EUoaEnjgVibeU139kqOpzVsagQ=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_6026685655f39a60403222.jpgA Bataleur - SA This bird was photographed in an animal sanctuary but they can also be seen in the sky, easily recognised by their size.& shape, usually over or near game reserves. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/crazy-shaped-tree-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/VA7gt8lqn9m7kKFGIsIbuEIYM6s=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_15262986615f1ec704e32b9.jpgCrazy Shaped Tree, SA https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/sunny-stream https://photos.on-this.website/wm/yLefwxlgM4JUJWDeakOmZTrwRkQ=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_13100800545f1e12848adae.jpgSunny Stream https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/handsome-cygnet https://photos.on-this.website/wm/qwGtvfQ7PBAUG17t4QQ8AIb851s=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_3964675105f39a5e38a7a8.jpgHandsome Cygnet This cygnet's family lived in Northala Fields, on the lake. So very cute! https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/the-ebenezer-dam-sth-africa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Qt-2wslxKaZZk0zzexUpPHdvza4=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_2164046565f2180a5b7161.jpgThe Ebenezer Dam, Sth Africa - pre drought https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/speckled-mousebird-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Mx4hiNLZAQHO7U7iudTO64z1H5c=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_3230656545f39a5f178369.jpgSpeckled Mousebird - SA Largest of the Mousebird family, with a long tail & blackish face. They get their name from their mouselike appearance & mousy habits of scampering around bushes as they forage for food. Often seen in noisy flocks. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/southern-ground-hornbill-south-africa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ELVL8CeSU-5bO5-MBekrThjzmmQ=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_706868645f39a6353b094.jpgSouthern Ground Hornbill South Africa Large, turkey sized hornbill which is now endangered. Its numbers are decreasing due to loss & transformation of habitat, poisoning, persecution & electrocution. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/cycad-cones-modjaji-sth-africa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/r5XmQHTYlj5M8eIxiHZoWeLMvb0=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_15982847925f2184a3e2650.jpgCycad Cones, Modjaji, Sth Africa The cones are the Cycad's seeds. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/after-the-storm-sth-africa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/t9FPNAszbCuXPtKNXysSzXIRLkE=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_9545154505f21809be9a79.jpgAfter The Storm, Sth Africa https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/azaleas-in-cheerio-gardens https://photos.on-this.website/wm/2cRo1z7Ey1dmrQb5U-0mFUp-NMQ=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1764757523650a0d5581bf3.jpgAzaleas In Cheerio Gardens https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/grey-lourie-also-known-as https://photos.on-this.website/wm/M6wi8_F4cEgx5ddT9msKEAPQzms=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_19701979075f39a6195215c.jpgGrey Lourie, Also Known As The Go Away Bird - SA The more modern name of "Go Away Bird" is derived from its call, which does sound as though it's saying "go away, go away." https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/pink-dashes https://photos.on-this.website/wm/fcIZ_ZrIJcJjZPgCCWtiU-CuN7A=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_808575835f1e184e0fbfc.jpgPink Dashes https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/passion-flower-droplet https://photos.on-this.website/wm/fIGvbnnq2kkofOxx2G4yWXfsLVU=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_18753769405f1db115bcca2.jpgPassion Flower Droplet https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/the-thames-at-hurst-park https://photos.on-this.website/wm/lTz4mmbnXlEzJp-U8fQStP9b6Y8=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_8022712295f2180a8a852b.jpgThe Thames At Hurst Park, Molesey, Kingston https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/dappled-sunshine-bushey-park-teddington https://photos.on-this.website/wm/HeeROtgNiupABpPwg813PK4EFc0=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_7502087155f2180a909766.jpgDappled Sunshine, Bushey Park, Teddington, Middx https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/the-beauty-of-frost https://photos.on-this.website/wm/-W7BW8bwAe5gijbNjLBmY_hsYtA=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_15003468825f1e1271abe9b.jpgThe Beauty Of Frost https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/umbrella https://photos.on-this.website/wm/htNu8U2ENDYdPqw1n7I-8MG6M8w=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_17546916375f1ec70e7d183.jpgUmbrella https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/bendy-tree-sth-africa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/m42R1a594C3ZXENo2oyCMJ5euaU=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_7567630865f2180a229ee3.jpg"Bendy Tree" Sth Africa https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/glorious-autumn https://photos.on-this.website/wm/tnShRHhA1QmDvHoP5D1aQ-i9qeY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_20160615535f1ec718dff1c.jpgGlorious Autumn https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo41522723.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/WmU9uDhOHxftQWFeUhCXcuriHw4=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_16347215555f39a7dbda870.jpgSouthern Masked Weaver - SA There are a number of Weaver birds, with different colours, habitats but one thing they all have in common, is that they are skilled nest builders, hence their name. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/berberis-after-rain-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/kzeVPDF3awvQtQBrRbeCInOq_2w=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_14657840125f1dce7b68af1.jpgBerberis After Rain (1) https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/blue-parachutes https://photos.on-this.website/wm/KIdchva3XNcAlRK53DEqq6VliGo=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_18415244615f1e1275598d4.jpgBlue Parachutes https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/king-cricket-also-known-as https://photos.on-this.website/wm/HDZRgfzDayuo6tFZhLWkF0tKH3g=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_15354696285f39a620c3d0e.jpgKing Cricket Also Known As "Parktown Prawn" - SA It's antennae are longer than its body. It produces foul smelling faecal matter if disturbed, which a friend of mine sadly found out when one got in amongst the washing!!! https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo41353158.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/oogzdEWkTwmX_CRNu9JJ1GWVWBc=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_18810340415f2180b09d012.jpgCedar Of Lebanon, Boston Manor Park, Ealing, West London (2) https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/male-mandarin-duck https://photos.on-this.website/wm/h6kYRVH8wd4WolNtQBcuRFAZ6tM=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_11873529435f39a5ee4e3ed.jpgMale Mandarin Duck The 'fashionista' of the duck world! It was introduced from the Far East. Oddly for a duck, it nests in trees, sometimes high above the water. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/spring-by-the-canal-northolt https://photos.on-this.website/wm/TljwVIHEXbPXJY_0vsqnKzceS8c=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_16388906455f2184a1e2771.jpgSpring By The Canal, Northolt, Ealing https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/blue-gum-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/yKCKBZn2S6dpqKTteyAP4aNZB1M=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_3299012485f2180aad059c.jpgBlue Gum, SA https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/armourd-bush-cricket-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/jrZJCp9bQWtQKPRrh2Ne8FVpnTY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_9650706815f39a6024a1a1.jpgArmoured Bush Cricket - SA This scary specimen turned up on my jacket. Being with my God daughter & her brother (5 & 7) I felt obliged to not panic. Hard when it walks up your sleeve & eyeballs you from the collar! Mercifully our guide remove it before I screamed. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/gyr-falcon-bird-of-prey https://photos.on-this.website/wm/p6HkhdSuw-5lVg_PZWkn_ZyRvdY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_8800122445f39a5be16f1a.jpgGyr Falcon - Bird Of Prey This bird was amongst several on display at the London Wetlands, Barnes https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/african-monarch-butterfly https://photos.on-this.website/wm/dOgMlqvZ2dvnBqCi0nEQb9HJHVs=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_17665531335f39a609d2bbb.jpgAfrican Monarch Butterfly https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/ice-link https://photos.on-this.website/wm/mVp5FQpNDsOC7MNDXh3f_TSMjms=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_14578294015f1e1276ed90a.jpgIce Link https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/jessica-the-hippo-south-africa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/fiM1NG79bELf6jqARqxfOYXxpIg=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1101056237611ba098b1eeb.jpgJessica The Hippo, South Africa There's a lovely story about this Happy Hippo which can be found at: jessicahippo.com. Go to "About" & you will find her story & other interesting information. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/cape-vulture https://photos.on-this.website/wm/k8h7HYmGexLZHDU5SkWTSTm_tGY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_13722886805f39a5f9e0fae.jpgCape Vulture Like all vultures, the Cape Vulture plays an important role as a scavenger. Their digestive system effectively neutralises pathogens such as, but not limited to, Cholera, Botulism, Rabies , Polio & Anthrax. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/view-across-the-thames-from https://photos.on-this.website/wm/29MM5lVONxj5F_xiAG9d0m3wWbo=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_19926286175f2180aa72a91.jpgView Across The Thames From Watermans Arts Centre, Brentford, W London https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/hanging-on https://photos.on-this.website/wm/5VCfCLZfxkukEEjREO3a2Yo1ce0=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_7915540955f1e12817a395.jpgHanging On https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/hadeda-ibis-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/8wrYVp7v4kV-DQ2b-dXZe_SD08E=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_2020978635f39a7e24f4b5.jpgHadeda Ibis - SA https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/gret-tit-fledgling https://photos.on-this.website/wm/pjB1m5yU80fdRLg9ibODzyQepOQ=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_16055451945f39a5d595c3e.jpgGret Tit Fledgling They decided to fledge on the wettest, coldest day of the summer. Somewhat bedraggled, it couldn't fly so hopped over to my door but mum soon appeared & loudly urged it to go! https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/mr-mrs-mandarin-duck https://photos.on-this.website/wm/HBhM0wJneYFxlSm78mL9P3Bp3AE=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_20929246745f39a63da2268.jpgMr & Mrs Mandarin Duck As is often the case, Mrs Mandarin is not brightly coloured like her male partner.However, if you stop & look closely at the seeming plain, brown ducks/birds they have beautiful feather patterns, tones & textures. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/water-sculpture https://photos.on-this.website/wm/eqyodIyNouYE424nFu8Qmheqa14=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_2426743075f1ec71dd64e3.jpgWater Sculpture As water ebbed & flowed, it created varying patterns. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/sideways-shadows https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ZJZFP_j94i4FWCeK-LSwxsjh3Kg=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_4206416475f1e184ecde38.jpgSideways Shadows https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/local-ring-necked-parakeet https://photos.on-this.website/wm/_e0kUiT6RID93L5ySZhEPvJFv3U=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_2108202890611ba6c746dea.jpgLocal Ring Necked Parakeet Very beautiful when caught in sunlight but I find them exceedingly noisy & irritating when gathering in flocks prior to heading off to their overnight roost. I've noticed that like Starlings though, you can almost set your watch for the time they gather at night before heading off to bed! https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/golden-funghi https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9AL0SpyC0Ami29gZITx41tch-qU=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_19106280385f1db12ac0a63.jpgGolden Funghi https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo41353146.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/WXIprbMi7PyvEwwMALAvYvdu2tg=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_18697563825f2180a9e33d7.jpgGrand Union Canal, Paddington Branch, Horsendon Hill, Ealing https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo49960602.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/wn-zbAlJSeQiWylB1jU_zBsDRLM=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_685936434650a134643f17.jpgClose Up Of Crab Apple Blossom In My Garden https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/greater-double-collared-sunbird https://photos.on-this.website/wm/a7GVIENp6B1b_KNIg3k5BxiO6zY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_20844898735f39a5c783b40.jpgGreater Double Collared Sunbird Another member of the Sunbird family, identified mostly by colour. This side view shows the long & curved beak they all have to access nectar in the bottom of larger flowers. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/tortoiseshell https://photos.on-this.website/wm/0lcXR_GhKxNUFMSjHYFCsFZOoLw=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_9072460005f1db1388d20c.jpgTortoiseshell https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/cycad-trees-modjaji-sth-africa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/AV8L1HnpKN3OiZbH7MbE0S_We5Q=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_5836965405f21809c51c9e.jpgCycad Trees, Modjaji, Sth Africa They may look like ferns but they are a different plant family that have existed for approximately 300million years! https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/cream-striped-owl-moth-south https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Nd55XjGO5GB8MdnUMKHJz9-8hBI=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_4374323635f39a5c4e80a1.jpgCream Striped Owl Moth, South Africa Widespread & common in Subsaharan Africa. Commonly seen in & around houses. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/tufted-duck https://photos.on-this.website/wm/QzoA9-bGXjHTjG-85iVKttdU1_A=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_4276505525f39a5e5e9df5.jpgTufted Duck When any wildfowl stand & start flapping wings I always find it so exciting. Even better is to see them in slow motion. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/view-from-the-false-crown https://photos.on-this.website/wm/EES7MR8TxmMavfsam8ejsn9NxIs=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_9633610065f2180bae3f4d.jpgView From The False Crown Of The Iron Crown Mountain, Sth Africa https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/red-admiral https://photos.on-this.website/wm/EbTkzQpWJf19jaLpvhfgnw7limo=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_6318437925f1e128647ee0.jpgRed Admiral? The patterns are right but the orange should be redder. Anyone know if I'm right or wrong? https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/darter-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/r9PNnIbMwX5tZhpweOkjQ7HeXKw=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_17202962705f39a5eb6b720.jpgDarter - SA At first glance similar to a Cormorant but the Darter has a straight beak, not curved like the former. Seen on inland waters & spreads its wings after swimming. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/female-sunbird https://photos.on-this.website/wm/h6yVGfVgaN220EIysplJM9K8hqE=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_7230002650a0d7207db6.jpgFemale Sunbird They couldn't leave this Fuchsia alone https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/crowned-lapwing-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/TeyEym-REsMCTy6u9y8y5CmhZLU=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_11076662085f39a5f628c96.jpgCrowned Lapwing - SA Commonly seen, in pairs or groups. They lay eggs in a ground scape & protect the nest by dive bombing intruders, loud calls or feigning death as a distraction. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/red-billed-quela-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ufD17k_R2b4SrAr3WsyCqwrWpac=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_7624951195f39a5fed61ad.jpgRed Billed Quela - SA The most amazing fact about these little birds is that they travel in large flocks, numbering up to tens of thousands where food is plentiful. They fly in tight formation. When they all take off there's an amazing whooshing sound which accompanies the could of birds. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/garden-gold https://photos.on-this.website/wm/7_bPOVE-Mbgo_bur3t0KqpjPvYI=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_6091055345f1db116e32b6.jpg“Garden Gold” https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/hampton-from-across-the-thames https://photos.on-this.website/wm/OWoAkHNYSnYVANaC6qMDUSh8SY4=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_6873066545f2180a754e40.jpgHampton From Across The Thames https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/tall-trees https://photos.on-this.website/wm/KH-1-fboRuiibEzzriuXjsMMrik=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_21124369955f1ec6fc4181e.jpgTall Trees https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/swainsons-spurfowl-family-in-cheetah https://photos.on-this.website/wm/xfX5mP6QFim8YcvDEnn9kW9LFSM=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_14137928165f39a60caf1ce.jpgSwainson's Spurfowl Family - in Cheetah Area!! https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/autumn-mosaic https://photos.on-this.website/wm/B6qQA0Q2CNEYqN5lsDr7zZSIues=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_7242867995f1dced672a52.jpgAutumn Mosaic https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/enlightened-pink-water-lily https://photos.on-this.website/wm/LmAODRsbgqhR_zpG1mGxrr0BxqU=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_10528204365f1db11e5a12c.jpg“ Pink Water Lily” https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/the-grey-heron https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ePdiziUldblvo4sxb5uOqi6mCMs=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_444335795f39a63d27994.jpgThe Grey Heron A long legged predatory wading bird of the heron family, native through temperate Europe, Asia & parts of Africa. They have a huge wingspan of 1.6 - 2 m. I'm always surprised to see such large birds perched at the top of trees, patiently watching & waiting, which is also where they build their nests in colonies called Heronries. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/wavy-lily-petal https://photos.on-this.website/wm/vGxFTDrQgxQUuMVWiWvZn0p91y4=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_7159822855f1e12900e90e.jpgWavy Lily Petal https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/hawaiian-goose-or-nene https://photos.on-this.website/wm/bynTqMMuigCFGK7-6tKR9QsObu4=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_4668777005f39a61305574.jpgHawaiian Goose Or Nene The Nene is the rarest goose in the world, confined to volcanic slopes in Hawaiian National Parks. They can be seen at the London Wetlands, Barnes. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/wild-white https://photos.on-this.website/wm/XoqiJ6KRt0XIs4Zgo8YEwXkR8nE=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_19956069695f1e1285535b8.jpgWild White https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/cream-rose https://photos.on-this.website/wm/MQUgKh6thsLk5JlbeYIyOtlZEXo=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_16787101445f1db1115d39e.jpgCream Rose https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/yell0ow-curls https://photos.on-this.website/wm/TSfVY0_PPc8yxkZhyH99UaIxnOE=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_15940084705f1e127436ebf.jpgYellow Curls https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo41522727.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/xrxPYzvLorWY4CTFF00f8JCVF0M=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_11642504785f39a7dd784f1.jpgSouthern Masked Weaver - SA The completed. nest. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/rock-fig-growing-out-of https://photos.on-this.website/wm/cbvuspxAfUpehiy80D3uSXoIQL4=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_9443332905f2180716daf1.jpgRock Fig Growing Out Of Stone, Sth Africa https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/british-starling https://photos.on-this.website/wm/FttAYiEWcUVAlDJl5LflyAOCsCQ=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_12996154485f39a631bc75b.jpgBritish Starling A common bird that displays some uncommon behaviours. They can be seen in large flocks called murmurations, swooping, turning & making patterns like a choreographed ballet. They are also good mimics, learning & copying other birdsong. They cab also mimic car alarms & ring tones! https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/rutland-water-sky https://photos.on-this.website/wm/auRpaOy-bnq4dyRyxMgogrFpkOg=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_2226746795f1ec6fe09f81.jpgRutland Water Sky https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/a-touch-of-red https://photos.on-this.website/wm/u5CdCP7YrU-9fzb9j4wLZbKLxlY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_5731858225f1ec6f543603.jpgA Touch Of Red https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/long-tailed-tit https://photos.on-this.website/wm/EwFcSLK7R9XZsFoBpiROXoG_cJU=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_11440114645f39a6335a61f.jpgLong Tailed Tit A tiny bird so very vulnerable to cold. They often move around in groups & roost together at night to keep warm. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/kruger-park-dry-season-sth https://photos.on-this.website/wm/VaNY3YYCKcvQjJOL1DvFrg5C-6Q=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_14137194535f2180796582f.jpgKruger Park, dry season, Sth Africa https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/dandelion-parachutes https://photos.on-this.website/wm/rUvYyi8tNxxtP0gZjhYe-WtOkrY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_13810813305f1db12260042.jpgDandelion Parachutes https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/dandy-angle https://photos.on-this.website/wm/sHqDAc3DfSnUqya-jmeoAayANI4=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_20290023475f1e1273b96b4.jpgDandy Angle https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/the-african-comb-duck-or https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Q2C40_wMNVmujasQ6V3f9gT-DD0=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_6847553835f39a5dd3de45.jpgThe African Comb Duck or Knob Billed Duck They are found in sub Saharan Africa, Madagascar & South Asia, from Pakistan to Laos & extreme southern China. They are one of the largest ducks. Can be seen at London Wetlands, Barnes. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/crazy-shaped-tree-from-a https://photos.on-this.website/wm/sBvPTVf6FROu0H63QGyNmnAVIiA=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_3569737415f1ec703e91d8.jpgCrazy Shaped Tree From A Distance, SA https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/alium-head https://photos.on-this.website/wm/FAElhxUxjl7OO3n5joOPBsorkNw=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_19150519825f1e127a2f023.jpgAlium Explosion https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/praying-mantis-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/dyaWzJb-FrC02HlfAsH6siZwcn4=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_12611322315f39a5f42f083.jpgPraying Mantis - SA This individual landed on Zoe's jumper, probably because it was brightly coloured & thought it was a plant. Their most famous fact is that the female chews the male's head off whilst mating! https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/oak-leaves-in-autumn https://photos.on-this.website/wm/8bwnV8Jj3sHnCbOpO_Z-B-yqZN8=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_4502781795f2180b23f08a.jpgOak Leaves In Autumn https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/magoebaskloof-limpopo-province-sth-africa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/NC2NDL7i1Dsyu989tSLTl_kK63Y=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_8246461875f21809e3911a.jpgMagoebaskloof, Limpopo Province, Sth Africa https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/autumn-on-blueberry-heights-farm https://photos.on-this.website/wm/gSB9q36Ei4iCPNnA1u0iq73oxus=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_10317446065f2180ade3245.jpgAutumn On Blueberry Heights Farm, South Africa https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/view-of-the-malvern-hills https://photos.on-this.website/wm/TJzCiT6ij1ncrs3MeK1vQtYa_9Q=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_14851183305f21806f6ff84.jpgView OF The Malvern Hills, Near Dymock, Glos https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/the-weeping-boer-tree-sth https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Efx-ScBLcxK5yTOfJo3zbC38sNY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_20399014725f2180b6a215c.jpgThe Weeping Boer Tree, Sth Africa View in late summer to autumn (Feb - May). Has deep, rich, red flowers during spring (Aug - Nov) https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/southern-ground-hornbill https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ZOOKM5IlT9kgxFaJumUtJKm2DsY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_20050417425f39a6374eb1f.jpgSouthern Ground Hornbill South Africa A huge hornbill with a massive bill. Lives in family groups of up to 7 which walk along looking for prey such as snakes, tortoises & beetles. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/dianthus-detail https://photos.on-this.website/wm/68JE9WTCgI-uEkdco_Eh2C9nbIo=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_14330111705f1db1396b09f.jpgDianthus After Rain https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/mallard-duck-male https://photos.on-this.website/wm/zGlDMG4884H84VVyYoVh80aBtHE=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_17772739845f39a62d884ee.jpgMallard Duck - Male Probably the most commonly seen duck in the UK so why include it here? His head is truly beautiful & when catching the light, many rich shades can be seen. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/reflective-kudu-sth-africa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/uq2YZaGkKq1xqMBLJRtM3KaOp3k=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1353052265f1db11ced74d.jpgReflective Kudu-Sth Africa https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/african-fish-eagle https://photos.on-this.website/wm/OCxHRId_6DLLdmdSPX0VI2ZdhG0=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_431670635f39a625a8f52.jpgAfrican Fish Eagle The name is a give away. These birds are masterful fishers, usually seen in pairs, flying low across the water. Also monogamous. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/windmills-in-a-line-zevenhuizen https://photos.on-this.website/wm/oe5i0WaLYChxwUChpi6pA1ui3dU=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_12815805655f2180a9665c9.jpgWindmills In A Line, Zevenhuizen, Netherlands Taken whilst on a charity bike ride to Amsterdam in September 2016 https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/amethyst-sunbird-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/W9IBnewpOZunHGiyMNzWJeF67Q8=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_19690366895f39a5c7ca3a1.jpgAmethyst Sunbird - Sa There are a number of sunbirds, usually named according to their colours, but their common denominator is the long, curved beak used to go down inside flowers & extract nectar. As across much of the natural world, the females are much plainer. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/photo41522735.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/YjOMifh_wiJ8zgr_kpsJsUjDHKA=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_407098065f39a7e09580c.jpgSouthern Carmine Bee Eater - SA https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/european-roller-south-africa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/O7w9DY1PKi_H03gRpDOu8rmX3Q4=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_12807821205f39a5ca215a3.jpgEuropean Roller - South Africa It spends long periods on an exposed perch, dropping onto prey that includes large insects, scorpions & toads. Is also attracted to bush fires where scorched or fleeing prey is easily obtained. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/red-billed-hornbill-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/s9XAdylfwLGal-uetMKLl38qGZo=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_12447103025f39a5eba48f0.jpgRed Billed Hornbill - SA This particular evening the light was exquisite & a photo was irresistible. Sadly, I could not ID the bird on the left. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/pied-kingfisher https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Gb90AD8iEF9YmD1MTeZP3yWi9U8=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_16448831535f39a5fe8523a.jpgPied Kingfisher Hunts similarly to the British Kingfisher. Occurs in pairs or small family groups. Allows up to 4 male nest helpers & nests are placed in a tunnel positioned in a sandbank. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/swan-portrait https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Toq9w_FVywgKtp4HJ-befK7KC0k=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_3925487955f39a604e777d.jpgSwan Portrait I'd never seen inside a Swan's beak until this point. A real education & fascinating. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/the-spotted-or-common-joker https://photos.on-this.website/wm/iM7NrbUMaa72PEpYbi788iprV2s=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_5908565825f39a5ea58aee.jpgThe Spotted or Common Joker - SA This butterfly is found in parts of Africa, central & Southern India & Sri Lanka. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/under-the-lily-petal https://photos.on-this.website/wm/P85XVHgNPmRrWNNm0cJjVvrMZ_s=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_15764312855f1e184d56c39.jpgUnder The Lily Petal https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/southern-carmine-bee-eater-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/GkN61sjXpLabkiRcK-R6tNqPOeY=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_16859162315f39a7dfbe445.jpgSouthern Carmine Bee Eater - SA https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/severn-bridges-from-cleeve-common https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Z_BHSDyCO99LdOYZDrufbQQjOr0=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_15959167025f2180bc5f68e.jpgSevern Bridges From Cleeve Common, Cotswolds, Glos https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/macro-agapanthus-after-rain-2022 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/XPTdWdlSQePzKslUSUOOZOfqewg=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_2138057322650a0d7ae705d.jpgMacro Agapanthus After Rain 2022 The macro lens highlights the incredible number of raindrops that sit on the flower & encrust it like diamonds https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/birds-nests-at-sunset-kruger https://photos.on-this.website/wm/yFRVnC_sqlZmp2sDL_1S5H67068=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_12931653145f2180a563d4b.jpgBirds' Nests At Sunset, Kruger Park, Sth Africa https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/st-johns-isleworth-thames-side https://photos.on-this.website/wm/lElHg94VCWavRv1kH3MSi_ebrNk=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_17443716075f2184a512d7c.jpgSt John's, Isleworth, Thames side https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/tulip-shadows https://photos.on-this.website/wm/QeLRnALg4lzfvSxTviPajlneEjQ=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_9937373755f1e128ced428.jpgTulip Shadows https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/snack-attack https://photos.on-this.website/wm/2wOGWCpD90VEENT8HavmJ_GJWDA=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_5188582905f39a5eeda41c.jpg"Snack Attack" This Red Kite appeared over the canal in Northolt last summer, eating its prey whilst flying. Its hard to be sure what the snack is but it could be a Ring Necked Parakeet chick. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/b-w-oak-tree https://photos.on-this.website/wm/si5U8l3Xz2YK6Ge5-3-IqMJVir0=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_2997085195f2180936f881.jpgB & W Oak Tree https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/morning-walk https://photos.on-this.website/wm/mHum_0ZUc63BqEvbsO0c_YYb76M=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1016384705f21806a98268.jpgMorning Walk https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/weaver-bird-nests https://photos.on-this.website/wm/R0j78rp5jhG54LkoEGFzTFqdpko=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_17124517345f39a7e335830.jpgWeaver Bird Nests An example of prolific Weaver Bird nesting. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/egyptian-goose-uk-south-africa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Af2WzWN0Y3lbarrlRyG4mwj9_UE=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_6933003885f39a5cc74465.jpgEgyptian Goose - UK & South Africa Egyptian Geese are monogamous & a pair stays together for their while lives. It was introduced as an ornamental wildfowl species & has escaped into the willd, now successfully building in a feral state. Certainly commonly see on the Thames at Isleworth. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/solo-agapanthus https://photos.on-this.website/wm/d0b9GqaqfLiHS2gocC5gVfX1Or0=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_19098422235f1db1183d772.jpg“Solo Agapanthus “ https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/malow-side-view https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ENu7T595qZuNY52SezvulNYi8Fg=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_453567834650a0d087a3da.jpgMallow Side View https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/great-tit-feeding-the-nest https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Z7wUOYOLvu-stvsAOUMlmOSFQx8=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_4709683905f39a5d4dc58b.jpgGreat Tit Feeding The Family https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/zany-gazania https://photos.on-this.website/wm/7q5DSSSLAXGqBw_pmfuSic198vQ=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_4107942775f1db12168d30.jpgZany Gazania! https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/peacock-portrait https://photos.on-this.website/wm/g8S9CTGjlKXJ01FJnXrreOIeHhs=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_15040250845f39a5bf48dbc.jpgPeacock Portrait Incredibly regal. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/juvenile-brown-snake-eagle-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/uF11TKESbJRuOK-AdoI92LATR4w=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_17695683405f39a5f8d275c.jpgJuvenile Brown Snake Eagle - SA As their name suggests, they do eat snakes, often swallowing them whole though particularly large snakes are torn apart. They are not immune to venom but rely on their speed & power to avoid bites. They also eat Monitor Lizards, Toads, Francolins, Guineafowl, Chickens, Rats & sometimes other mammals also. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/white-faced-whistling-duck-south https://photos.on-this.website/wm/8FiG3hJGrujOhPl9SKwvo3yWkSs=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_16152773465f39a5cd71c70.jpgWhite Faced Whistling Duck South Africa A long necked duck with an upright posture. Its call is a flute like whistle.It lays 7 - 13 eggs in a nest bowl concealed in grass or sedge clumps, sometimes away from the water. You can also see them at the London Wetlands at Barnes. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/peacock-butterfly https://photos.on-this.website/wm/lHgHJm-d1j7jxJ-MqMoqnu-8Yg8=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_6042678045f39a5d3315ee.jpgPeacock Butterfly A common British butterfly but striking nevertheless. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/looking-out https://photos.on-this.website/wm/slfBaxg653nf4ijSD9m1tDqvex0=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1014767809611ba2dd15cd2.jpgLooking Out https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/a-group-of-vultures https://photos.on-this.website/wm/YFPCD_IPXaeXZjt6lbLZnBZvBcg=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_3811453165f39a5fa2ecf9.jpgA Group Of Vultures Contrary to popular belief, vultures do not locate carcases by smell, they watch the behaviour of other birds. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/cycad-cone-sth-africa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/2qFpCGxA0U_GmwroVE0BSBPjJaw=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_7910947695f1db120dc520.jpgCycad Cone-Sth Africa This is the fruit of a Cycad, a tree that isn’t a palm but has existed for millions of years. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/burnham-beeches-autumn-landscape https://photos.on-this.website/wm/UL4lTAK9naBM68YedOVBoJ_1ttw=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_17502291865f21807e49970.jpgBurnham Beeches, Autumn Landscape https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/get-hooked-on-dandelions https://photos.on-this.website/wm/RPHbanXkuCdgbe274QII8Z1J7PM=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_2701508685f1db0fbba9ee.jpg“Get Hooked On Dandelions “ https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/trumpeter-hornbill-sa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9n1fKdK5RoaDiznjcvs8t67-xCQ=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_11813736875f39a62783420.jpgTrumpeter Hornbill - SA Less commonly seen than the Red or Yellow Billed Hornbills. Often seen in pairs with female. Quite large. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/cedar-of-lebanon-boston-manor https://photos.on-this.website/wm/95sTxvLqtUAESctxMaJI8u4_hsE=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_1761524375f2180b0ed6e4.jpgCedar Of Lebanon, Boston Manor Park, Ealing, West London https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/much-marcle-herefordshire https://photos.on-this.website/wm/64vP_aTV9_BHR3WhTn3gm0B4wgw=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_2980776525f1ec6ff0cbf9.jpgSunset, Much Marcle, Herefordshire https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/having-a-splash https://photos.on-this.website/wm/LrrjZqMGCfZRxh6eG622QMUP9JA=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_19266921695f39a5d0c0c7e.jpgHaving A Splash! Everyone loves a Swan. So elegant & graceful. Nice to see them having fun as well! https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/lily-crown https://photos.on-this.website/wm/5g4tbJ30xLDGfFGaLpIOY38c35c=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_6414086715f1db12c0b408.jpgLily Crown https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/hypericum-rosette https://photos.on-this.website/wm/YBhAhq2AykKTuezjwO0Hi-z7urQ=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_7376367895f1db107e809f.jpgHypericum Rosette https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/the-maribou-stork-south-africa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/_C0RXZa8OkGMDQcN7_vNevruUEI=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_20211553625f39a5cf4f7bd.jpgThe Maribou Stork South Africa Possibly one of the ugliest birds ever as it has a naked neck & head with a pink face that's sparsely covered in bristles.A sausage shaped pouch hangs beneath the throat. Legs are grey but often washed white with excreta! Lays 1 -4 eggs in a large, stick bowl nest situated in a tall tree. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/vibrant-red-tulip https://photos.on-this.website/wm/bmpi-7_H3cDsahKhMbHjVGBq0Yo=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_2552847175f1e128c6fbbe.jpgRed Tulip With Leaves https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/gyr-falcon-eye https://photos.on-this.website/wm/pegCm50t7E7Nsa44GuSbDlxyEWo=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_8558077555f1e1278ba28f.jpgGyr Falcon Eye https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/passion-flower-close-up https://photos.on-this.website/wm/rRNqB4dkNBIDn-g5zQtOnV7smms=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_974659047650a0d82be780.jpgPassion Flower Close Up https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/african-bittern https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9rSRHFawGkAWSTGFHQIaa7GvbMg=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_16148655455f39a60bd512e.jpgAfrican Bittern I included this Bittern as we also have Bitterns in the UK. Shy & not numerous here, they make an unmistakeable 'booming' sound. Plus, there's a field in Hanwell, Ealing named after the bird. https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/aerial-view-of-the-kruger https://photos.on-this.website/wm/M9GhCrac7mZP8wfOKP8SrHJyp_o=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_3080798585f218071100b3.jpgAerial View Of The Kruger Park Taken during a Microlight Flight from Hoedspruit, Sth Africa https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/river-viewjust-one-of-many https://photos.on-this.website/wm/qzlW06S9RN24bpzY8drWtFEtJFs=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_9775762665f21806f186a0.jpgRiver View,Just One Of Many In The Kruger Park https://www.naturenaturally.co.uk/flying-free https://photos.on-this.website/wm/cAVLhabH5Jyg7PUdBF4suQ9_4I0=/fwcb/1695321592/7729_293754015f39a5d3da7ec.jpgFlying Free This Gull was one of many at Herne Bay, Kent, gliding over the sea. It really struck a chord as it used the wind to float, turn & hang in the air. It was particularly poignant as I was returning to London after a funeral.