I n spite of the rain over the last few weeks viewing has been superb. The rains are of course much appreciated by these large creatures, providing both drinking water and mudholes. Rhino continue to be predictable in their movements as they go from one grazing place to the next, eating the freshly sprouting grass as it regrows. The mudholes too continue to be used frequently as well. The grass in this area, although extremely long, is probably of higher quality than other unburned areas.
Calves are plentiful and with the abundant supply of grass face a good future.
Aside from this large herd of buffalo, there have been several groups of males which have been seen on a regular basis. The 'small herd' of buffalo that typically stays in the southern regions of the reserve has also made a reappearance. Over the last few months these buffalo have been very absent from these areas, perhaps as a result of the frequent lion attacks they have experienced in these locations. Lion viewing has been good with sightings of members of the Eyrefield and Styx Pride. Some of the lionesses of the former family have given birth but so far the cubs remain hidden.