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Published: 2015-12-02 07:36:00 +0000 UTC; Views: 757; Favourites: 19; Downloads: 2
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Description Have I Got Gnus for You!
I've popped my Wildebeest Animal Portrait up to start this Feature, as it is all about wildebeest in the Serengeti, and the great annual migration of wildebeest, zebra, and of some antelope species. Here's a reference to a simple explanation of what goes on ==>  https://www.expertafrica.com/tanzania/info/serengeti-wildebeest-migration. Even more simply, the wildebeest are to be found through the rainy months of January to March in the vast southern plains of the Serengeti where water is at that time fresh and plentiful and the grass lush and nutritious. Synchronised calving takes place then as well. In about April/May, the wildebeest start moving north, following the grass for grazing and water in the rivers. They continue northwards through June to August, having to negotiate major obstacles such as the Mara River. By September, they are to the northern Serengeti and the Maasi Mara of Kenya. At this point, sensing the seasonal shift in
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LindArtz [2015-12-08 19:22:11 +0000 UTC]

I love the sense of movement you've so wonderfully caught with this shot! And not just with one or two of the animals, but with a number of them. (I can almost hear it! ) Well done!! !!!

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Okavanga In reply to LindArtz [2015-12-09 09:56:03 +0000 UTC]

Yes - all moving away - going South, Linda. Can you see the dust cloud, mid right centre - where a herd is probably trotting on. Then there are all those in the far distance like tiny ants - gives you an idea of the scale, and why I suddenly realised what was going on. Amazing.

Many Thanks

David

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LindArtz In reply to Okavanga [2015-12-11 18:21:15 +0000 UTC]

Yes I do see, it's all spectacular!  You were privileged indeed to be there! !!

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Okavanga In reply to LindArtz [2015-12-12 08:03:31 +0000 UTC]

Yes, I was privileged. Lots of people do go and see these things, but nevertheless the experience for me was life-changing.

Thank you, Linda.

David

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ScarabsCorner [2015-12-04 02:49:07 +0000 UTC]

Theyre everywhere!!! awesome!!!

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Okavanga In reply to ScarabsCorner [2015-12-04 06:58:21 +0000 UTC]

That's it, Katey - everywhere and all moving south. Very difficult to capture in still photographs.

Many thanks.

David

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ScarabsCorner In reply to Okavanga [2015-12-04 22:16:43 +0000 UTC]

lol I bet!

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