The scenery between Seymour and Fort Beaufort has a rugged beauty unique to the Eastern Cape, but then we came across this farm where the Kapok Trees were in full bloom. I could not believe my eyes.
Fortunately there was a farm stall where we were able to stop and get a closer view of the flowers.
And it just got better and better, with these sunbirds flitting through the flowers sipping nectar. I think this is the Lesser Double-Collared Sunbird.
And if you are that way inclined, don't ever think you can climb one of these trees.
8 comments:
Oh my! This is absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your wonderful discovery with us. Those flowers look almost like orchids. The tree trunk is certainly quite daunting.
Wow! VEry, very beautiful!
Beautiful.
Troy
Oooo ouch but oh so pretty. I'm glad you could stop and capture it for us.
What a wonderful photos, Max! Just gorgeous tree and flowers! The trunk is amazing! In Portuguese its name is "Paineira".
Hi Max
Never seen or heard of these tree, they would certainly stop me in my tracks ... love that bark..
Wow, beautiful shots.
Your beauty is so different than our beauty. Just as beautiful, but different.
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