Photographing Gymnogene

I've wanted to get photos of Gymnogene (also known as The African harrier-hawk) for years now.  Russell has had one living near him in Constantia but I never lucked out. Until now!  Heather took me to a beautiful stretch of park-land and manifested a stunning creature that posed beautifully for photos. I was in ecstacy!

The beautiful park in Constantia where we saw the Gymnogene

We met two of the most beautiful Jack Russells. The adult one reminded me so much of dear Mack.

Walk in the Greenbelt in search of Gymnogene

 Heather and Russell saw Gymnogene the day before so I went to have a look with Heather. No sign of them, but the light was lovely so I took some photos. Russell and Carmen joined me later. As we neared the car, a gymnogene flew high above us, too far for a photo but exciting nevertheless.

Walk in the Greenbelt with Russell, Heather and Jason

 Jason of course loved every minute of it!

Constantia Uitsig with Russell and Heather

 We had a lovely lunch (curried mince), followed by a delicious icecream and a wander in the sublime gardens.