Cattle egret, foraging for insects disturbed in the wake of a young eland. At De Hoop Nature Reserve, egrets will perch on the larger herbivores and eat parasites, filling the niche normally occupied by oxpeckers on the savanna.
~ Flight of the Loerie ~ The Knysna Loerie, somewhere in KwaZulu-Natal. Charcoal, conté crayon and chalk pastel on 600mic grey DeHalm. Size: 102 x 77cm. For me, the wonderful song of the Knysna Loerie, with its headlong rush between trees and burst of vibrant colour, epitomises the Festive Season in my hometown of Durban, and speaks of good times had with family and friends. This artwork came together over four one-hour sessions on Facebook Live during the last week of 2020. Should you be interested in purchasing this piece, or commissioning an artwork, then please feel free to contact me. . . . . #charcoaldrawing #charcoalart #newyear2021 #forest #happynewyear #2021 #kzntourism #southafricanartist #tourismsa #corporateart #southafricanbirds #knysnaloerie #birdsinflight #artforhome #coastalforest #indigenousforest #birdart #loerie #interiors #southafricanbush #interiordecor #investmentart #decor #decoridea #celebratinglife #landscapedrawing #contemporaryart #landscapeart #pasteldrawing #guymcgowan (at Durban, KwaZulu-Natal) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJd2FBCJCQn/?igshid=1mrlu1xddeaul
I was driving back from Yzerfontein when I saw a pair of Cape Bulbuls swooping and flying as a pair. Really pretty, until they dove in front of my car and only one made it back up. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Worse than that, when I got home I checked my car and saw that this guy was wedged inside the front of my car, between the radiator and the grill. Wing extended. Stuck. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I ended up having to pry his soft little body out, all the while screaming on the inside (and a bit on the outside). It was so sad, and it's been stuck in my head since, so here he is. Poor little guy. 💔 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #illustration #bird #capebulbul #geelgat #southafricanart #southafricanbirds #pigmamicron #penandink #sketchbookpages #capetownartist #naturedrawing #deadbird https://www.instagram.com/p/CFB_aawJt9a/?igshid=qb1z1drhu6w8
White-fronted bee eaters posing beautifully for the camera. The lighting was atrocious - early morning, post downpour. So not the best shot. But had to give it a go seeing as they were being so accommodating. - - - #beeeater #beeeaters #whitefrontedbeeeater #whitefrontedbeeeaters #africanbeeeater #africanbeeeaters #africanbirds #africanbirdlife #southafricanbirds #southafricanbirdlife (at Kruger National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvL1vVNg0R6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=o4eubx8ku44l
What my Coffee says to me August 9 - drink YOUR life in - look beyond the veil of separation, seek love and balance in our connection to each other. Jennifer R. Cook @catsinthebagdesignposts is connected to all of you through daily illustration for your mental health.
Catch of the day by #birdographer Lesley Clark. ・・・ Goliath Heron with enormous fish in Kruger National Park, South Africa. * #Birdography #Wildography #wildographyandsafaris #africansafaris#krugernationalpark #southafrica #southafricanbirds #nikon #featuredwildographer #lesleyclark #bird #birdsofinstagram #birdphoto #birdphotography #femalephotographers #wildlife #wildlifephoto #wildlifephotography #heron #goliathheron https://www.instagram.com/p/CBiTE1HgZ-7/?igshid=3fefbmtg1d4w
~ Flight of the Loerie ~ The Knysna Loerie, somewhere in KwaZulu-Natal. Charcoal, conté crayon and chalk pastel on 600mic grey chipboard. Size: 102 x 77cm. For me, the wonderful song of the Knysna Loerie, with its headlong rush between trees and burst of vibrant colour, epitomises the Festive Season in my hometown of Durban, and speaks of good times had with family and friends. This artwork came together over four one-hour sessions on Facebook Live during the last week of 2020. Should you be interested in purchasing this piece, or commissioning an artwork, then please feel free to contact me. . . . . #charcoaldrawing #charcoalart #newyear2021 #forest #happynewyear #2021 #kzntourism #southafricanartist #tourismsa #corporateart #southafricanbirds #knysnaloerie #birdsinflight #artforhome #coastalforest #indigenousforest #birdart #loerie #interiors #southafricanbush #interiordecor #investmentart #decor #decoridea #celebratinglife #landscapedrawing #contemporaryart #landscapeart #pasteldrawing #guymcgowan (at Durban, KwaZulu-Natal) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJd1tWhJjJK/?igshid=431ib5qt8h27