Much easier to see than the ones at Howletts, but still a challenge to photograph in their large wooded enclosure. Near entrance, Port Lympne, 6th August 2010
That is a fantastic photograph! When I was there last year I only saw one sleeping buried in a bush. Never seen this subspecies before and would love to get a photo when I go back later this month.
Did you say they are near the entrance now? They were at the bottom of the hill by the water buffalos last year.
Hopefully you will be able to post the results on here...
Could you have a look for me at the Drills and their noticeboard( its not always up to date), to see exactly how many they have now and when the last one was born? Many thanks.
Could you have a look for me at the Drills and their noticeboard( its not always up to date), to see exactly how many they have now and when the last one was born?
I will have to see how the time goes. Last year I spent so much time photographing cats that I missed most of the primate areas (as well as the african experience). This park is really too big to see everything in one day.
That is a fantastic photograph! When I was there last year I only saw one sleeping buried in a bush. Never seen this subspecies before and would love to get a photo when I go back later this month.
Did you say they are near the entrance now? They were at the bottom of the hill by the water buffalos last year.
I'm glad you liked the photo. There are four wolves in the big enclosure beside the entrance on the way to the steps, before you get to the top lion and tiger enclosures. ISIS says they are all female: so I hope they can find an unrelated male.
I hope you enjoy your visit to the UK and i will look with interest for your comments and photos.
It depends on your particular interests obviously. I don't do much photography(often none at all) so I can get around a lot quicker no doubt. I can see everything I want there in a day quite easily but have never included(so far) the African Experience. Howletts I think is quite easy to cover in a halfday. I have once or twice done both parks in one day but that's rather a rush!
It depends on your particular interests obviously. I don't do much photography(often none at all) so I can get around a lot quicker no doubt. I can see everything I want there in a day quite easily but have never included(so far) the African Experience. Howletts I think is quite easy to cover in a halfday. I have once or twice done both parks in one day but that's rather a rush!
I never do the African Experience either (say at the entrance if you don't want to go on it, or they'll add it to the entry price). But I never manage to see more than one or two of the cat species. I don't think I've ever seen a snow leopard, rusty-spotted cat or margay at PL. I glimpsed a cheetah this year, but didn't see a golden-bellied magabey or a fishing cat (which are usually reliable). Now I come to think of it, I've never seen a bongo there or a brown hyaena either. I dare say I would have seen more of them if I hadn't been enjoying myself photographing their splendid primates
I don't usually either but last time(about 2 years ago now) I saw virtually every small cat species active, out and prowling. It was about 4 p.m. in the afternoon.(so before their feed?) I haven't seen Snow Leopard there very often, and (most of) the Malayan Tapirs are often hiding too.
The Mangabeys I've seen every time(I think they will eventually disappear from here as its only a pair and the male is ancient- unless they get more) The Bongo do seem often to be invisible at both Parks- I think they may lie up directly behind their sheds as the paddocks so often seem to be empty.
Personally I'm more of a 'looker' rather than a photographer (though I have been known..) but thanks to all such as yourself who take so many good photos for us all to enjoy.
