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**noelcmn** · 08-23-2021, 10:04 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Wish this monitor had better resolution, then I might be able to spot some snails you overlooked

Australian northern water dragon. The stonework and pool at the right are obviously man-made, but the lizard is wild. It was in the sculpture garden of an art museum.

I did overlook the Sandpiper right the bottom of the pic! The snail is there towards the top right hand corner.

Local wildlife from Kloofendal Nature Reserve-yesterday

The nest building is going on apace

**WPRESTO** · 08-23-2021, 10:32 AM - **1 Like**

A couple of Ibis out in the sculpture garden. These are two different crops from the same image file.

**noelcmn** · 08-24-2021, 10:10 AM - **1 Like**

Hyena and pups

GreenRich · 08-25-2021, 03:50 AM - **1 Like**

Went to see a Spoonbill nearby yesterday which is a bit lost as we don't normally get them so far inland

**WPRESTO** · 08-25-2021, 05:14 AM - **2 Likes**

A compliment to the hyena image that noelcmn posted above.

**noelcmn** · 08-25-2021, 12:38 PM - **1 Like**

Elephant, Impala, Lapwing and a host of insects that only WPRESTO can see

**WPRESTO** · 08-25-2021, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by noelcmn

Elephant, Impala, Lapwing and a host of insects that only WPRESTO can see

Isn't that a blacksmith plover? Maybe my identification book is using different, older common names as it doesn't list any kind of "lapwing."

Last edited by WPRESTO; 08-25-2021 at 01:07 PM.

**WPRESTO** · 08-25-2021, 12:50 PM - **1 Like**

Here are the flies you were trying to see. Looking at this image makes the skin on my face crawl so much I could almost dunk it in a basin full of DEET.

**noelcmn** · 08-25-2021, 01:21 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Isn't that a blacksmith plover? Maybe my identification book is using different, older common names as it doesn't list any kind of "lapwing."

Yes, name changes to most of the Plovers have been instituted- This is now the Blacksmith Lapwing.

And that fly infested image reminded me of this-an image posted a long time ago.

**WPRESTO** · 08-25-2021, 01:26 PM - **2 Likes**

Flies are not the only freeloaders on large mammals.

OrchidJulie · 08-25-2021, 01:30 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by WPRESTO

A compliment to the hyena image that noelcmn posted above.

And another Hyena image...

**WPRESTO** · 08-25-2021, 02:02 PM - **1 Like**

Hyenas have many dog-like mannerisms, but woe be to anyone who offers a wild hyena their hand for a sniff. People have raccoons, skunks, ocelot, cheetah even a wolf on a leash, but I've never seen a hyena domesticated and tamed sufficiently to be held on a leash.

OrchidJulie · 08-25-2021, 04:00 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Hyenas have many dog-like mannerisms, but woe be to anyone who offers a wild hyena their hand for a sniff. People have raccoons, skunks, ocelot, cheetah even a wolf on a leash, but I've never seen a hyena domesticated and tamed sufficiently to be held on a leash.

I don't think I would get close enough to one to offer my hand for a sniff! Doglike they may be (but they aren't dogs, I know), but not in any people-friendly way.

GreenRich · 08-26-2021, 02:30 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Hyenas have many dog-like mannerisms, but woe be to anyone who offers a wild hyena their hand for a sniff. People have raccoons, skunks, ocelot, cheetah even a wolf on a leash, but I've never seen a hyena domesticated and tamed sufficiently to be held on a leash.

Admittedly they are muzzled but you have to get close enough to let it put a muzzle on
The Hyena Men of Nigeria

**noelcmn** · 08-26-2021, 02:55 AM - **1 Like**

And then there is this:

You Tube

and this:

You Tube

Duiker

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08-23-2021, 10:04 AM - 1 Like	#11326
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,231	Originally posted by WPRESTO Wish this monitor had better resolution, then I might be able to spot some snails you overlooked Australian northern water dragon. The stonework and pool at the right are obviously man-made, but the lizard is wild. It was in the sculpture garden of an art museum. I did overlook the Sandpiper right the bottom of the pic! The snail is there towards the top right hand corner. Local wildlife from Kloofendal Nature Reserve-yesterday The nest building is going on apace

08-24-2021, 10:10 AM - 1 Like	#11328
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,231	Hyena and pups

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GreenRich Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Derbyshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 141	Went to see a Spoonbill nearby yesterday which is a bit lost as we don't normally get them so far inland

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noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,231	Elephant, Impala, Lapwing and a host of insects that only WPRESTO can see

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WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,142	Originally posted by noelcmn Elephant, Impala, Lapwing and a host of insects that only WPRESTO can see Isn't that a blacksmith plover? Maybe my identification book is using different, older common names as it doesn't list any kind of "lapwing." Last edited by WPRESTO; 08-25-2021 at 01:07 PM.

08-25-2021, 01:21 PM - 1 Like	#11334
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,231	Originally posted by WPRESTO Isn't that a blacksmith plover? Maybe my identification book is using different, older common names as it doesn't list any kind of "lapwing." Yes, name changes to most of the Plovers have been instituted- This is now the Blacksmith Lapwing. And that fly infested image reminded me of this-an image posted a long time ago.

08-25-2021, 04:00 PM	#11338
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,006	Originally posted by WPRESTO Hyenas have many dog-like mannerisms, but woe be to anyone who offers a wild hyena their hand for a sniff. People have raccoons, skunks, ocelot, cheetah even a wolf on a leash, but I've never seen a hyena domesticated and tamed sufficiently to be held on a leash. I don't think I would get close enough to one to offer my hand for a sniff! Doglike they may be (but they aren't dogs, I know), but not in any people-friendly way.

08-26-2021, 02:30 AM	#11339
GreenRich Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Derbyshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 141	Originally posted by WPRESTO Hyenas have many dog-like mannerisms, but woe be to anyone who offers a wild hyena their hand for a sniff. People have raccoons, skunks, ocelot, cheetah even a wolf on a leash, but I've never seen a hyena domesticated and tamed sufficiently to be held on a leash. Admittedly they are muzzled but you have to get close enough to let it put a muzzle on The Hyena Men of Nigeria

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