Yzerfontein

So what’s for supper?

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Finding abundant food and nectar in a drought stricken area seems to be one of life’s meaningful moments for this Cape Weaver; what to eat becomes a choice clearly thought about and not entered into too hastily.

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The weaver’s choice is shared by the Cape Sugarbird. Both species are aggressively territorial and battles can ensue over who owns the flowering plant.

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Typically the Southern Double Collared Sunbird slips in quietly every five minutes or so to check whether there is a lull in the aggressive feeding of the larger birds. If there is a gap he will grab it and flit in for a drop and be away within seconds. This bird sticks to a particular route and follows the same sequence in visiting various plants all day long.

Find the tracks

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I have been sent on interesting photographic assignments over the years, and each time I enjoy the little stretch that comes from people wanting what they want, which is the thing they can see in their mind’s eye. The latest version of this was the instruction to find some tortoise tracks to be displayed on an information board in Yzerfontein about our Angulate Tortoises. Easier said than done when there is still lots of rain and cold weather about, and these little creatures are tucked tightly into their shells and not moving. Luckily this morning arrived already warm and I found this obliging resident of the dunes. Not sure yet if this shot is going to make the grade, but I have enjoyed the hunt and tracking down of the subject!