In the birding world a casual stray is a species that shows up where it is unexpected. There are people like that...................................
This one goes by N. Chrystine Olson, but my friends call me Chrysser.
Soft lamplight at the Mkhaya Game Reserve in Swaziland
"The Robert's Guide to South African Birds (ancient edition) and the botany books are still on the dinner table. Through the mosquito net in my corner bunk I see the glowing kerosine lamps. The smell of ozone means it will rain soon, this soft light punctuated by flashes of lightening. I have been in Swaziland for five days and I can tell already it will be hard to leave come June."
from Wrangling Rhinos: No Spurs Required.
Umbrella Thorn in Swaziland's Low Veld
Frosted Speargrass
Giraffes at Dawn
Visions and Reflections of a Casual Stray
An ex-federal government cowgirl wanders through Southern Africa and Madagascar..........
Madagascar Totem
A Lemur and I Share Lunch
Madagascar was a surprise. Beyond the lemurs and rainforests, I found the equivalent of Yosemite and camped there on my own while snacking on some of the most delicious and decadent chocolate in the world.The world's 4th largest island is a true wonder.
At the Entrance to Parc National de Andringitra
Questions, Comments, Casual Stray stories of your own to share...I'll make it real simple.
Just e-mail me: chrysser@gmail.com. Cheers!
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