Supermoon High Alert
Cold Benuela and warm Agulhas Current surrounding the subcontinent of southern Africa has encountered a very strange winter. Western side of the country wet and cold Eastern half dry, hot not quite the winter I was hoping for, we had a couple of cooler day when snow arrived inland, not enough for more than a jersey for a day or two.
Month with the Supermoon brought high tides, even higher swells many warnings about damaging winds and waves. August starts to alert one to Spring arrival, new leaves fired up in red through early morning sunlight, early plants start bursting through the ground to flower, many birds arrive once again busying themselves for imminent arrival of longer, warmer days.
That is what conditions are currently weather wise, we still walk enjoying casual wear throughout the year here in Durban region. Waiting patiently for some rains to arrive spring clean the air and plants once again dusty.
Lets go for a walk and soak in some of what is happening outdoors in humid subtropical climate where we enjoy moderate frost-free winters.
Arriving at the park for weekly jaunt with Woody very first bird to greet is the African hoopoe busy on the ground, actually there were two, being a relatively busy Sunday afternoon walk they did not hang around for long.
Cute looking cow grazing the fields with herdsman egging them to move along after all this is the time of day to start heading back home over the hills. I simply loved their huge floppy ears!"
Yellow pops out of small bushes along the Amanzimtoti river to cheer you along the way, stunning displays during the dry season.
One will never not stop to look up and marvel the broad-leaf coral tree, all the leaves fall to give a grand display in fiery orange tipping toward bright red.
The Loerie leered at me through the dense undergrowth, first their were two but I was not quick enough to capture them together in the dappled lighting.
Coastal Coral tree with much smaller leaf another plant that enchants, inviting nectar loving birds and insects to visit in their slightly leaning toward a terracotta blooms.
Smiling face within the bark of the tree above, this I found to be a friendly welcome to the park. Do you see it?
What appears to be a of the Cisticola family a first sighting for me, still have to verify but sure I'm on the right trail as I could not see the back of the bird distinctly, upturned tail a dead give away.
Brown-hooded kingfisher many more kingfishers around this area in variety shapes, colours and size.
Little wild free canaries in our shrubs and trees alongside the river today, with berries and grasses in season, no surprise to see them appearing.
This brings me to the end of the pleasant outing seeing more birds down along the paths, cattle becoming regulars crossing around the outer edges of the sports fields.
Keep walking and join in with the Wednesday Walk.
Photography all taken with handy pocket camera Cannon SX730 HS, words all my own!
Thought for Today: "If the sun said it had power over the moon then let it come and shine at night." - African Proverbs
You've really captured such good pictures out there for animals of the wild
Lazy walks stopping to see whatever pops up, always relaxing and fun. Thanks for visiting and kind words.
Nature in beautiful photos and did I have a beautiful work with you? Yes I did!
Going into a park when able gives one an opportunity to relax watching the world enjoy life. Have a wonderful Friday.
I think this is a favorable weather, since it's neither hot nor cold. I prefer warm weather where outdoor activities are still very possible
Weather here on average through winter is ideal, a few cold days up to a week when barometer comes down to single digits with snow inland, rest of the time perfect.
Beautiful pictures 👍
Nature is always stunning offering something different. Thanks for visiting and kind words.
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Your title sounds like the name of our church 😂
In fact, weather has really changed in my country this year. We had a terrible weather change that has affected farmers badly. We had no rain for about two months from early July. Maize and other crops have been affected badly. We can tell what will be the fate on the country. Are you experiencing any abnormal weather change in South Africa also?
Flooding on the West, fires on the East we have had a rough season.
Weather is cyclical affecting everything, we have years of plenty then periods with low yields. Nothing untoward as people try promote "climate change" for profiteering off the average person.
Good afternoon dear friend @joanstewart
I'm not surprised that the weather in your country has been changeable, given that it is happening in much of the world, I hope that the spring rains come soon
How beautiful is the African hoopoe, I love the combination of colors of its feathers
What beautiful photographs of plants and birds you have been able to take during this walk on Wednesday. Have a great afternoon
Good walk to clear the mind once a week is needed, I walk around my garden run around to shops, nothing beats the walk in the park or on beach (when they ready to walk again).
Have a beautiful day further.
My goodness it's beautiful there. Wow. The flowers! We have nothing like those in the wild here.
Flowers are stunning during this time of the year, completely different in each season yet these simply demand attention whenever you see them.
Such beautiful sights on your walk
Thanks for joining the Wednesday walk
Have a great day
Pleasure sharing the outing, busy renovating home not out as often as I once was still keeping busy and enjoy my walk more.
hope the renovation is going well and isnt stressful
Slow but sure, fix repair, repurpose, paint it's getting done 🙃 Have a wonderful weekend, wishes to Lulu and yourself.
I love posts like this, like live reporting from the wild. With wonderful residents and beautiful and unusual plants. That's great.
Everyone is so relaxed simply enjoy the outdoors. Bull along the path week ago...
Thank you for sharing. I really enjoying those variation of the beautiful nature ❤️
It's a treat walking, thanks for visit and comment.
That coral tree looks really cool, just dead bark and bright red flowers. Different
Coral tree super vibrant in colour no leaves for now, as soon as flowers finish blooming the fresh leaves appear.
ah! I see
That picture of the little birdie covered of leaf and a bit blurry, I absolutely loved it!! 🫶🏻💫
Birds are delightful and we have a great variety, thanks for visiting and kind words.
I'm sure you have. No need to thanks, it was an absolute pleasure reading this post. 🫶🏻
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The smiling faced tree appears not to be too happy, perhaps with the weather as the birds and the coastal trees. But I'm certainly very happy with what's going on in the park.
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Beautiful walk out there on the other side of the world 🌎 and talking about the other side of the world it is just amazing how we all share the same moon and sun yet so far apart in distance with oceans and mountains to cross...
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We all walk under the same sun and moon, pity people simply cannot accept we are all the same.
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True, we don't have to think deeply about that. It is clear to see but some of us wouldn't accept it.
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