Franklin’s Gull An Unusual Visitor
This Franklin’s Gull is a a vagrant, visitor to our shores from the breeding grounds in the Central North American prairies. We managed to catch up with him on his recent visit to Strandfontein in the Western Cape.
Archives: nature
Day 346 Broom Cluster Fig
Fruit of the Broom Cluster wild fig tree, loved by bats, birds and animals.
Day 333 Hawk Moth
Hawk Moth drinking nectar while still flying
Day 330 What’s In A Name
What a name for a plant. Hopefully the plant doesn’t smell as bad as the name sounds
Day 326 Citrus Butterfly
Found this beauty at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
Day 325 Painted Lady
The Painted Lady butterfly is one of our common butterflies.
Day 323 The Will To Survive
There was only the tiniest crack in this solid granite rock, but this little plant had the will to survive.
Day 318 We Depend On The Bees
They say that if all the bees disappeared then humans would have only two years before we disappear. Thank goodness for all these hard working creatures who not only pollinate all our food but who also give us a bonus of delicious honey.
Day 315 Butterfly World
Butterflies feasting on fruit at Butterfly World in Klapmuts
Day 302 Smoky Orange Tip Butterfly
May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun And find your shoulder to light on, To bring you luck, happiness and riches Today, tomorrow and beyond. ~Irish Blessing