We recently had our very good friends, Heather and Peter, spend time with us. It was an enormously happy time and the Weather Man obliged us with some stunning sunny days.
It was great to show them the improvements we’ve made to our home although they’re not quite finished yet. We enjoyed meals together, immersed ourselves in catching up on each other’s lives and it was a treat to take them to our favourite birding spots. We have so many shared interests so it was great to have an extended time together to enjoy each other.
The sunny days made it all the more exciting and although winter birding is not as productive as spring and summer we managed to do pretty well each day. Tuesday found us on the Arniston Road.
On Wednesday we chilled at home till later in the afternoon when we set off to Agulhas Light house. On the way we enjoyed some birds and then went to see the light house museum.
After the museum we took a drive to Suiderstrand picking up a couple of birds and enjoying the views.
The next day we took off down the Elim Road and were thrilled with all the birds we found before having lunch at The Black Oystercatcher Wine Estate
The sun was setting when we returned and so we popped in at the harbour to see how the boats had done. A few fish were caught but not as much as the fishermen had hoped!
Friday’s weather matched our mood as we bade farewell to our friends as they made their way back to Cape Town on a cold and wet day.
What a delight to have been able to share those few days with our dearest friends!
Some of your bird pictures are outstanding! They all convey what a lovely time you must all have enjoyed. I especially like the Malachite Sunbird and the bee 🙂
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Thank you Anne – I didn’t realise I had the bee until I looked at the photo on the computer
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Amazing bird photography, Helen. Thank you for sharing. Glad you had a wonderful time with your friends 🙂
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Thanks Pegs
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Gorgeous birds.
It must have been a wonderful time with your friends, I read you with such cheer today 🙂
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Thank you, Joey – so glad you enjoyed the birds.
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indeed quality time, well done, I like the Cranes… they always avoid me… bravo 🙂
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Thank you safrounet. The cranes tend to be far from the road and avoid having their portraits taken. We were lucky to see such large numbers of them
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