Rock pool

Wish I was sitting here rather than in the city in front of my computer.....

Hi

I have posted some new pictures at my website, http://www.coismeyer.com. I prefer posting photos there as I find the navigation a bit easier than with blogger.

Pied Kingfisher

My favourite South African Bird.

Waterbuck

Waterbuck reach a height of up to 1,7 metre and can weigh up to 270 kilogram. Only the males have horns. They live in grassland always close to water. They are grazers but will also browse from time to time.

Giraffe

It is something special to watch a Giraffe drink water. They are, if possible, even more cautious than other antelope. Possibly because they are at a disadvantage while drinking. They have to spread their front legs apart before bending down to drink. They cannot reach down far enough to reach the water if they do not adopt this stance. Male Giraffes reach a height of up to 5,5 metre and a weight of up to 1200 kilogram. They are browsers who lives in open woodlands, and can exit independent of water sources, subject to being able to find sufficient green foliage.