The sun had cleared the hills and was streaming through the treetops in the valley.
We decided to go down and to take a walk through the valley. I heard the familiar sound of a Hoopoe bird earlier and we went to search for it. Life can at times totally surprise one and today was such a day, as we met with an unexpected and pleasant surprise.
Now without giving things away, let me show you the pictures below and please read the story.
Let's go.
The early cloud on the mountain can show you that it was early morning, and as the sun started heating things up the cloud disappeared.
All clear by the time that we reached the bottom.
There was a road for us to follow that we could not see from the top, as it was hidden by the trees.
But now hold on! Can you see what I saw in the photo below?
An unexpected bonus, as there were some grazing cattle in the valley.
And an extra bonus, as look what was sitting in the foreground of the cattle.
A grand pair of African Hoopoe birds.
So what can I say about this lovely surprise about searching for a Hoopoe bird, and then stumbling upon some cattle grazing.
The cattle are obviously used to the hoopoes and the hoopoes are used to the cattle. Strangely, there were no Egret birds around, as they are normally found with the cattle.
On the first day of our arrival in the bush camp, I got a big big raptor bird in the rocks high up on the mountain side, and I will search for the picture to show you. It might be due to these big raptor birds that the egrets are scarce, and most of the other small animals hide in the day.
Except, of course, these animals.
This fellow loves to roll balls from the cattle droppings, and it is a type of dung beetle.
This is the reason why we wanted to take a break in nature, as it totally revitalizes one. There are so many grand sights and surprises that has nothing to do with ordinary town or city life.
Mother nature is a healer and it is the best place to be when one is in grief or if one is stressed.
So I hope that you have enjoyed the walk.
And That's All Friends.
Photos by Zac Smith-All Rights Reserved.
Camera: Canon Powershot SX70HS Bridge camera.
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Absolutely beautiful place to relax on. Wow! The scene is breathtaking. I love everything there but I must say I'm speechless of the second photo. Just wow! It made me worship the creator. ❤️❤️❤️🤩🤩🤩
A lovely adventure to walk in that valley between the hills and only afterwards we heard that the valley continues right up to the big mountain. Too far for us to walk, but there is always a next time.
The creator is the master of all beauties ❤️
That beetle is soooo cute! What beauty!! I enjoyed today's episode. .hehe
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"Mother nature is a healer and it is the best place to be when one is in grief or if one is stressed"
The photos you have taken look like a proof of your word.
Thank you and yes, it is my way of looking at life.
I like all those surprises from nature to animals especially those cute birds , those are cute! Thanks for taking us there in your post😍
Thank you for liking those cute birds.
We used to have hundred of hoopoe birds here in the southern regions of India when I was a kid. Sadly I haven't seen a single one in the last couple of decades.
These birds used to make huge holes in the neem trees that abound here. We used to wrongly call them woodpeckers. It's only later I came to know that these were hoopoe birds.
So happy to see them here.
It all depends on habitat my friend. Mankind is destroying bird habitats all over the world, so the birds simply migrate to other countries where they can find food and places to nest.
We regularly get new species of birds that come to settle here.
Glad that you eventually found out their real identities.
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What a lovely sight to behold! So beautiful. I love it
Thank you and yes, we also loved it!
Oh yes, this is a really beautiful area you have been to and you should definitely get back there one day, Zac.
The cows look great - I like how the cows' fur is spotted.
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Thank you Hannes and we always keep our word, as we promised the owners that we will be back. Just waiting for the cooler months.
The cows are of the local Nguni breed 👌
Cheers and thanks.
We are at the beginning of the cooler months and you're talking about cooler months 🤣 !LOLZ
I hope you'll have the best weather for awesome photos when you return 🌞
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Yes, but the difference is that our cooler months are in your hotter months 🤣 !LOLZ
We will pick our time carefully when we return, as now we know what to expect 😉
I see that your post is doing very well and please don't tell me that I told you that you were missed 😜
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You told me that I was missed 🤣 !LOLZ
I have already sent you a cooling image, but here's another one from this morning ...
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Always my friend, always as it can get very lonely here 🤣 !LOLZ
Now I can imagine what that picture would look like if the trees were covered with snow.
But even like this it is still beautiful.
Cheers and thanks.
Thanks, my friend 😊
These pictures will come shortly - all we need is some snow 😎 !LOLZ
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This place looks like heaven wish I could go.
Thank you and we are very happy here!
One of my favorite birds as we have them in our garden almost every day. Looks stunning where you are staying and hope your batteries are recharged.
We also had them up in Johburg, but not yet here at home. I found them on some local wine farms and one can never forget the sound of their call. Lucky you to see them every day.
Booked 4 days, but only had 2 days, so batteries halfway charged :)
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Mother Nature does heal… and one can recharge. You so needed it Zac.
Beautiful walk 👋🏻😊
Totally agreed Jackie and yes, we are so thankful for those 2 days as it will last in our memories for awhile.
A lovely walk indeed and thank you 😊
And so it will be, a lovely memory for a long time 😁
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