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Attentive

Attentive

Francolin and spurfowl were for a long time all referred to as francolin. Although the birds all look similar scientists have discovered that they are not even that closely related. Broadly speaking, a francolin is smaller and has yellow legs. It flushes when disturbed from the open areas where it lives and has a musical call. A spurfowl is larger and has orange, red or black legs. It sits tight or runs when disturbed (rather than flushing) and roosts in trees at night. Spurfowl have harsh calls. The name ‘spurfowl’ is derived from the backwards-facing spurs on its heels. These are believed to be used for dualling during courtship battles between males.
Info source URL: http://southafrica.co.za/francolin-and-spurfowl.html
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The photo was taken during 2016-01 at Bushtime at Mabula, Bela-Bela, Limpopo, South Africa.

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Haze

The Drakensberg Mountain Range is one of South Africa’s most spectacular natural wonders, showcasing a selection of the most breath-taking vistas imaginable. It is the highest mountain range in the country, reaching an impressive 3 482 metres above sea level. Its name, Drakensberg, roughly translates to “dragon mountains” or “the mountains of dragons”. And, it’s no wonder that it has earned this name because some of the peaks are mammoth in size and stature. The average height of the range is 2 900 metres.
Info source URL: https://www.sa-venues.com/attractionskzn/kzn_drakensberg.htm
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The photo was taken 2018-10 at Drakensberg Sun, Winterton, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Haze

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Flow

Umhlanga derives its name from the Zulu language and means “place of reeds”, referring to the beds of reeds growing along the Ohlanga River north of Umhlanga Rocks and the correct pronunciation of “hl” in Umhlanga is similar to the Welsh “ll”. It is part of the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, created in 2000, which includes the greater Durban area and is bordered by Durban North to the south and Mt Edgecombe to the west.
Info source URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umhlanga,_KwaZulu-Natal
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The photo was taken during June 2014 at Cabana Beach, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Flow

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