johannpiber rebloggedpapilloncharity in #hive-194913 • 4 months agoAnd so, the new cold front has landed here in South Africa.As usual, I took some photos before the cold front's arrival. At first, we thought that it was smoke from a wildfire, but no, it was mist. Not ordinary mist,johannpiber rebloggedpapilloncharity in #hive-194913 • 4 months agoA severe storm advance.This was the night before the storm landed in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. We are booked on some Orange Level 6 weather warnings (floods, waves) anjohannpiber rebloggedpapilloncharity in #hive-194913 • 5 months agoA mole hunter in action.Or non-action, as it takes many hours and much patience to catch a mole. I stepped up to get a better view of what was going on. We came down to the public pajohannpiber rebloggedpapilloncharity in #hive-194913 • 6 months agoA sky, cloud and mountain show.And even the moon appeared on the stage. So, you will see morning, afternoon, sunset and a moon view in here. We needed to relax a bit on the weekend, as thjohannpiber rebloggedpapilloncharity in #hive-194913 • 7 months agoA visit to the mountains.Generations over time have been blessed with these views. Imagine that you and your family are in an ox drawn wagon about to cross the mountains. I often wojohannpiber rebloggedpapilloncharity in #hive-194913 • 8 months agoI did not expect this. A plane on the moon.My idea was to climb on the roof to get the full moon on the mountains. The moon was low on the horizon and I only saw a black spot, thinking that it was a bjohannpiber rebloggedpapilloncharity in #hive-194913 • 8 months agoHey Zac, he called, I want to show you something.So, stick around for a while, as you are going to be amazed. All that you will see in here took place in 30 minutes. We have the garden services of the cojohannpiber rebloggedpapilloncharity in #hive-194913 • last yearThe last dark walk.We decided to take a last walk at nighttime to savor the sights of our unforgettable break. The 4-day break did us a world of good, and we savored every moment of our stay at a…johannpiber rebloggedpapilloncharity in #hive-194913 • last yearA sculptured hand of inspiration.This huge hand told me to lift my eyes up to the skies. Not only to cloud level, but much deeper. My evening was an emotional trip in the sky from light to djohannpiber rebloggedpapilloncharity in #hive-194913 • last yearFun in the late sun.One thing that I do have is a lot of patience. Some regard me as a statue when I stand and wait with my camera focused on something. For example, waiting for a baby bird to come…johannpiber rebloggedpapilloncharity in #hive-194913 • last yearSome very wise Cape Sparrows.You might remember my post where I showed how a Jackal Buzzard raided a sparrow nest in the tree across the road from our home. If not, you can see the post HERE ![302.JPG](johannpiber rebloggedpapilloncharity in #hive-194913 • last yearSome random shots at one of our favorite places.The public park near the mountains of course, as this was our second sunshine day after the severe floods. Oh, and the power cuts are also back again, as they were cancelled…johannpiber rebloggedredheadpei in #hive-174695 • last yearLMAC: Don’t Fence Me InGreetings! Welcome Friends to week 182 of creativity. My collage features an animal sanctuary in the middle of the desert with goats and chickens. The elephant is confused…johannpiber rebloggedpapilloncharity in #hive-194913 • last yearA hungry baby is always screaming.This was the last time that we saw the baby Malachite Sunbird, as the parents stopped feeding her. I will show you how the baby flies from a Paradise flower to an African Protea. ![361.JPG](johannpiber rebloggedpapilloncharity in #hive-106444 • last yearAnother nest robber landed today.Another Harrier Hawk that is, and this time round I won the fight to scare it away. It is not a juvenile like the previous one, but an adult and they all eat baby birds. ![020.JPG](johannpiber rebloggedpapilloncharity in #hive-194913 • last yearSpring with all of its new colors.The great news is that I now also have our first new dragonflies and they don't waste time to mate. Flitting around at speed all over the place and a nice challenge to get them in flight. ![077.JPG](johannpiber rebloggedpapilloncharity in #hive-194913 • last yearA sharp operator.We heard some music and children's voices singing at a school behind us and the next moment this little guy came running across the sports field of the school. ![310.JPG](johannpiber rebloggedpapilloncharity in #hive-194913 • last yearA new Spring and new life in nature. (Part 1).Good news, as the Malachite baby was at last out of the nest and we were there on the day that she came out. A real lovely little thing with a bad temper when she is hungry. ![248.JPG](johannpiber rebloggedpapilloncharity in #hive-194913 • last yearA Bi-plane in action.Check how this guy trims a mountain. We were out in the doggy park when this guy came over. The old bi-planes had a very distinct engine sound, but I am not used to the sound of…johannpiber rebloggedpapilloncharity in #hive-194913 • last yearA new surprise at an old place.We visit an art cafe near our home for some coffee every now and then and at our recent visit, something extraordinary happened. Come and let me show you. Ou