Sunrise Safari- July 03, 2016

Sunrise Safari- July 03, 2016

We start  off this morning's Safari with a view of one of the Nkahuma Lioness's who have managed to protect their kill from the Hyenas last night.

 Jamie is with the Lioness and she has Dave on Camera.

There is 2 of the Nkahuma ladies here. One is the very pregnant one and the other one is the younger one.

GOOD MORNING NKAHUMA'S

Let us head over to greet James this morning who has Bryan on camera .

James is starting off by looking for Karula and her cubs.

We pop back over to Jamie
Pretty sunrise with a bird of Prey in the tree

 Pregnant Nkahuma Dominating The Kill So Far

The pregnant Lioness occasionally growls at the other Lioness which is normal feeding behaviour. The second Lioness creeps as close as she dares and waits.

Over to James

As James continues his search for Karula he discusses the legal land boundaries. They are very strictly adhered to. Safarilive has areas that we may travel into and some areas that we are not allowed to traverse.

  James Explains Legal Land Boundaries

 

over to Jamie

Both Lioness's are now eating contentedly

 Over  to James who is with a Male Nyala. The Nyala is eating Strychnose leaves.

 Back to Jamie 

Their teeth work like a pair of scissors at the back.

Both Female Lions are now sharing nicely.

Rest time for the Pregnant Lioness who ate for a considerable time before allowing the other Lioness in to enjoy a breakfast.

Over to James where we see a Ground Scraper Thrush and a Crowned Lapwing

Ground Scraper Thrush

Crowned Lapwing

 

Ground Scraper Thrush and Crowned Lapwing video

 

 

 Over to Jamie for a few minutes. She has just heard a report that there is a "load" of |Hyenas moving closer to where the Lioness's are.  Jamie wonders how many a "load" is.

Over to James 
We  see a large herd of Impala and as Bryan pans the camera out we have the most breathtaking view of a huge rock outcropping which is Londolozi.

 

Londolozi

Impala Against A Beautiful Backdrop 

 

Over to Jamie who had to leave the Lion sighting due to other vehicles arriving.
She did see a Hyena as she was leaving the site.
There are about 7 of them according to reports.

Looks like the Hyena are going to rest a short distance away to either wait for the Lions to move on or wait until more Hyenas arrive to assist in stealing the kill.

Over to James.
He sees no tracks of Shadow.

Karula And Cub Tracks

 

 We see the Male and Female Lion from a Long way off.
Check out the video to see Bryan using the Zoom on the camera.

 ZOOM CAMERA IN ACTION

It is Amber Eyes (Female Nkahuma) and One of the Birmingham Boys (#3or it might be Blondie)

Amber Eyes With Birmingham Boy

 Amber Eyes appears to be somewhat disinterested in mating but the Birmingham Boy is definitely sticking close to her.

Amber And Skinny Pom Pom

 

SUCCESS!

 Success 

This mating will go on 4-5 times per hour for 5 full days.

Over to Jamie who has seen Lion tracks all over the place.

 Over to James
The Birmingham Male is sitting and waiting for Amber Eyes to make the next move.

Birmingham Male Lion

Amber Eyes

Over to Jamie who feels her (wendy)vehicle's clutch is on its way out. She is worried about changing gears but decides to give it a try.  It changed gears without an incident.
 But now I think it is stuck in one gear.
Jamie is heading in the direction of camp.

 We see some Buffalo but they are hidden in the thicket.

 Over to James with the Lions who are now sleeping

Jamie has an exciting update.  Aubrey and Taxon both think the Nkahuma Lioness who had her cubs that were on Torch Wood has moved them to the drainage line between Gowrie Pan Road and Nyala Road North. 

That is GOOD news because we can drive there.

 The cubs are approximately 6 weeks old and she will soon be introducing them to the rest of the pride.

Nyala

 Jamie answer a viewers question as to what happens during Ranger Meetings.

 What Happens At Ranger Meetings 

 

Over to James

He talks about why Djuma is called Djuma.
It is the sound of a Lion Call in Shangaan.

 Why is Djuma Called Djuma And James Does a Lion Roar with Bryan.

Over to Jamie 

A Hooded Vulture on top of a tree near the Lioness's kill waiting for an opportunity for scraps

 Both Lions are resting in the shade.

 Over to James 

James and Bryan do a Happy Birthday Rap to wish Kirsty and Rebecca a very happy birthday.

 Thats it for this morning everyone!!

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