Birds outside my tent mp4 PHALANX47 2023-07-10 | At any time of the day you can sit outside your tent at Sweetwatres and be astonished at the amount of birds you will see, these are the regulars.
Black Rhino & calf, mud bath PHALANX47 2023-07-10 | Mother is teaching her youngster about the benefits of a mud bath.
Firle place, E.Sussex UK PHALANX47 2023-07-10 | I had driven past Firle house numerous times but have never been in, so on this occasion I did.Firle Place has been the home of the Gage family for over 500 years, and is a house with a rich history and extraordinary collection of old master paintings, porcelain and furniture.The Firle Estate sits in the heart of the South Downs National Park. Sir John Gage, who made Firle Place his principal home, held many high offices, including Constable of the Tower and was an executor of Henry VIII's will.The current Viscount Gage, Henry Nicholas Gage, lives at Firle with his wife, Alexandra Murray Templeton.
Scimitarbill roosting HD PHALANX47 2023-07-10 | I was sitting outside my tent, it was about 6:30pm, when I saw something out of the corner of my eye. I looked around but could not see anything.With my binoculars I scanned the tree next to me and there on the trunk was a common scimitarbill nestling down for the night.It came back every night to the same spot.
Baboon at play PHALANX47 2023-07-07 | Olive baboons can be very entertaining, like us it all depends on what sort of mood they are in.
Morris dancers PHALANX47 2023-07-06 | On our way to the Van Gogh exhibition we were pleasantly surprised when we cut through Pavilion gardens in Brighton, there was a Morris dancers competition.
Van Gogh exhibition Brighton PHALANX47 2023-07-06 | I was intrigued by the advertising for this exhibition, and all the great write ups and reports by the visitors, so I ventured forth and visited last Saturday.While I was not disappointed, I did believe there would be more immersion, after all it is advertised as an "Immersive experience". There is a couple of sections after the main event where you can be part of one of his paintings, his bedroom, and a walk through a field of sunflowers.The main event is excellently put together with music and words to guide you through Van Gogh' life, as you see in various forms his artwork, of which some have movement, and you do this in which ever way you wish, standing sitting on a chair or the floor in two very large areas which are like moving art galleries.I would give it 8/10 overall, and would recommend it to you all.
Melford hall, Upstairs............. PHALANX47 2023-06-27 | There is a lot to see in Melford hall, and all being very well preserved.I did not realise there was a connection with Beatrix Potter who wasthe cousin of Ethel, Lady Hyde Parker, grandmother of Sir Richard Hyde Parker, the present Baronet of Melford Hall, Beatrix visited her relatives often, staying at the hall many times, and it was here that she created numerous watercolour paintings of the house.During her stays, she would reside in the West Bedroom, furnished with mid-Victorian furniture, the room also features a turret, which Miss Potter used to keep small animals that she had brought with her on her travels, and to this day, the room remains furnished as it would have been.
Melford hall Long Melford, Suffolk PHALANX47 2023-06-27 | It’s fair to say that Melford Hall has had its share of trials and tribulations, but it’s thanks to many generations from medieval monks to the Hyde Parker family who still live here, that this home still stands.Around every corner there’s a new twist in the story – from Beatrix Potter sketches to collections of naval paintings and Chinese porcelain – everything tells a story and everyone has left their mark.Devastated by fire in 1942, it was nurtured back to life by the Hyde Parker family and it remains their much loved family home to this day. It is their stories of family life at Melford – from visits by their cousin Beatrix Potter through to our visitors today that make this house more than bricks and mortar.
The little hall Lavenham PHALANX47 2023-06-11 | Oooops! did you spot the deliberate mistake? House/hallThis late C14 hall house containing the Gayer-Anderson collection of pictures and artefacts was opened to the public in 1978 and now operates as a museum.Little Hall Lavenham is a late 14th Century hall house on the main square, its story mirrors the history of Lavenham over the centuries. First built in the 1390s as a family house and workplace, it was enlarged, improved and modernised in the mid 1550s, and greatly extended later. By the 1700s it was giving homes to six families. It was restored in the 1920s/30s.One of the oldest buildings in the best preserved of the Suffolk wool towns, medieval sources suggest that this 14th century house was built for the Causton family of clothiers and its subsequent development has mirrored the changing fortunes of Lavenham.
young Fox paid me a visit PHALANX47 2023-06-10 | I was working outside on my decking (it is due a stain :) ) when out of the corner of my eye i detected movement, and when I looked around a young fox was staring at me.He was not scared, more curious, no doubt hoping for some food, but I told it in no uncertain terms "you are a wild animal, you should be able to find your own food".It was not overly impressed and continued to sniff around and at time come to within a meter of me, curious about what I was pointing at it no doubt.It stayed around for about 20/30 minutes then trotted of disgruntedly when it realised it would not get fed.
Buffalo at waterhole PHALANX47 2023-06-06 | Now that the drought had broken, the buffalo were spending more & more time around the waterhol...............
White Rhino & Black rhino stand off PHALANX47 2023-06-06 | A Black rhino came to the waterhole where there were already 6 white rhino in residence, this caused a momentary stand off as the big male white rhino stood its ground.When you see the size difference you would think the white rhino would have no problem seeing off the smaller black rhino........but, the white rhino is a quite placid animal where the black rhino is a very aggressive animal, but in the end commonsense prevailed.
Elephant family pruning bushes PHALANX47 2023-06-03 | Elephants can eat almost anything, and heavy leaved bushes are high on their list..............
White Rhinos (5) at the waterhole PHALANX47 2023-06-03 | There were days when Rhino's were abundant, on this day it was perdominately white rhino.
Lavenham, the guildhall PHALANX47 2023-06-03 | The origins of the Guildhall and the wealth that formed Lavenham itself can be found in medieval times. At this time England's wealth was largely built on the success of its high-quality wool and cloth industry. Much of the production was exported, which brought enormous tax revenues to the Crown, as well as making wealthy men out of merchants.
Gulls 2023 PHALANX47 2023-06-02 | I had been checking my roof through may for activity of nest building, while all time they were building on a neighbours roof.They must have started early as the chicks are now about two-three weeks old.
Rhino & baby ........close encounter PHALANX47 2023-05-29 | We came across the baby black rhino & mum not far from camp as we returned from the morning game drive. Nadhifo had been telling me that the baby rhino' mum was Not a very good mother, and that she would often walk off and leave it on its own......and this is how she lost her first calf to a lion.So on finding them together was a relief, but true to form the mother casually strolled off across the road leaving the baby behind.From this video you will have to make up your own minds as to whether the baby rhino is in distress or just curious about us. She came right up close to the vehicle, close enough for me to touch her, I didn't, but its plaintive calls were a concern as to whether it was distressed, though it appeared more curious.
Hyena, Jackals & Vultures PHALANX47 2023-05-28 | Lions had killed a buffalo during the night..........by day the refuse collectors removed the evidence.
Planes over Hatton cross........ PHALANX47 2023-05-26 | While I awaited a friend who was picking me up at Hatton cross tube station I.......................
Elephants single file to the waterhole PHALANX47 2023-05-24 | I was relaxing outside of my tent when in the distance, I first saw dust, then emerging from it elephants................
Elephant, young and a ditch PHALANX47 2023-05-23 | Driving back to camp I was telling my driver/guide about some buffalo we found in the ditch we were about to drive over, then as we approached it, there were elephants by it having a mud bath, and who eventually crossed over, even the youngest.
A sticky Flight PHALANX47 2023-05-21 | We had to stop on Lewa downs to pick up some guests, as we taxied off of the runway the plane suddenly stopped, not where it should have..........The pilot turned around to inform us we were stuck. It was all hands to the proverbial pump................
Bushbuck PHALANX47 2023-05-12 | Within the camp grounds there are many Bushbuck, they have made a remarkable recovery after almost being decimated by a leopard a few years ago.There are now two distinctive families with a few unrelated females, who no doubt will end up being mated by one of the resident males, and so the numbers will grow........
Large herd of Buffalo come to drink PHALANX47 2023-05-12 | With the rains having arrived and the grass growing rapidly the buffalo became a frequent visitor to the Sweetwaters waterhole.
Sudbury PHALANX47 2023-05-11 | Sudbury was one of the first towns in which Edward III settled the Flemings, allowing the weaving and silk industries to prosper for centuries during the Late Middle Ages. As the main town in the area, Sudbury prospered too, and many great houses and churches were built, giving the town a major historical legacy.It is also the birthplace of the artist Gainsborough.
A Cattle surprise PHALANX47 2023-05-03 | I was walking in one of my favourite spots, Cuckmere haven, when out of the blue came a herd of cattle............
Ankole Cattle, Ol Pejeta conservancy, Kenya PHALANX47 2023-05-02 | The Ankole have survived the horrendous drought conditions, and although they are a little skeletal, there is now plenty of food around after the recent rains, and they should recovery very quickly.On this occasion, they were more thirsty than hungry.
Rhino & baby PHALANX47 2023-05-02 | All baby animals are cute but, this three week old baby black rhino was adorable. It showed no fear of my presence, as it tried to understand this new smell.Later videos will show just how relaxed it was.
Lavenham 1 PHALANX47 2023-05-01 | Lavenham, ‘England’s finest medieval village’ nestles in the heart of the Suffolk countryside between Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury. Offering a wealth of historical interest.The splendid Guildhall of Corpus Christi, the charming Little Hall and the magnificent Church of St Peter and St Paul are all open to the public.Lavenham is a living and working village.
Cheetah chase PHALANX47 2023-04-16 | The radio burst into life, the message was "Cheetah have been seen around Kongoni donga", so off we went. As we searched the area we turned left following the road towards zebra plains, then Nadhifo (my guide) said "there, there" It took me a while to find the cheetah, sitting by a bush. "Have you got both of them" she asked? No! where is the other one? To the left came her excited reply. Yes there it was and it attention was firmly on a lone Thomson gazelle.....................
Ol Pejeta, the Drought has broken PHALANX47 2023-03-23 | In some parts of east Africa they have not seen rain for four years, in the Laikipia area it has been intermittent, but the last six months have been extremely bad, so it is such good news to hear they are now getting rain and in some cases big storms.I can't say it was the weather I would wish for, but their need is greater than mine. If the weather patterns hold it will usually rain in the afternoon so I will hopefully have pleasant mornings game & bird watching.The waterhole at Sweetwaters has a camera which takes a picture every minute, and earlier there was a herd of zebra there, which is an improvement on the last few weeks where I only saw the odd buffalo. If you want to take a look here's the link.kenyawebcam.com/cam.pl?cam=olpejetacam
Friston to E.Dean, Sussex. UK PHALANX47 2023-03-13 | The walk from St Mary the virgin, Friston, to SS Simon & Jude in East Dean is a pleasurable meander through the Sussex countryside.
Beachy head to Seaford head, E Sussex PHALANX47 2023-03-08 | The walk from Beachy head to Seaford head is an undulating walk taking in wonderful scenery and crossing Cuckmere haven.
Cuckmere Haven misty Birds PHALANX47 2023-03-08 | It was a misty morning which slowly cleared, there was a lot of activity along the fence line (Buzzard-see other video) at the mid way going towards the beach the Belted Galloway's were resting in the field (see other video) and when I got to the beach the tide was out enabling me to see the full height & depth of the cliffs.
Belted Gallloways PHALANX47 2023-03-08 | These are truly amazing cattle......they can eat anything (almost) so are ideal for the Cuckmere haven area where the grasses can be quite tough.They also are quite cute looking.
Cheetah on a kill PHALANX47 2023-03-08 | We were following a wildebeest & her calf. The mother was quite agitated and moving at such a pace that the calf could hardly keep up with her, when suddenly she turned right and we were astonished, could she not smell the three cheetah who were rest a few hundred meters away in That direction?The outcome was inevitable.................These three cheetah were the remnants of the Tano Bora coalition, two having died, and today there are now only two!
Buzzard PHALANX47 2023-03-08 | East Sussex is blessed with a very healthy population of buzzards. Near to where I live I have seen as many as nine circling over the south downs.
Elephant, lone bull PHALANX47 2023-02-24 | Although there were many breeding herds to be seen, we often came across lone bull elephants.
Elephant herd with young PHALANX47 2023-02-24 | Maasai Mara June 22.The grasses were long, a a metre or more tall, waiting for the migration to arrive, but before that the elephants would enjoy the feast and the peace while it lasted.
Egyptian goose UK PHALANX47 2023-02-24 | I am very used to seeing Egyptian Geese in Kenya, but not so in the UK where I live..........though one when in London I did see dozens in Hyde park.This was at a RSPB reserve called Pulborough brooks in W.Sussex
Vultures 1 PHALANX47 2023-02-01 | It does not take long for vultures to spot a kill, with so many pairs of eye in the sky someone, somewhere will see something.On this occasion it was a young wildebeest whose mother had unwittingly led it straight into tatu Bora territory.......the end was inevitable.
Zebra, big herd at the waterhole PHALANX47 2023-02-01 | Sweetwaters waterhole never disappoints...........Ol Pejeta conservancy
Snipe PHALANX47 2023-02-01 | While at Pulborough brooks watching the white tailed sea eagle, right below me was a pair of snipe.
White tailed Sea Eagle PHALANX47 2023-01-28 | Pulborough brooks west Sussex.A pair of Juvenile sea eagles have been around the area for about two months, so I thought I would go and see if I could catch a glimpse of them, well, I saw one :)
skating around the subject PHALANX47 2022-12-19 | Where ever you go now at Christmas, you are bound to find a skating rinck has popped up.This one, near me, is in Brighton, UK
