Tag Archives: Wildlife

Rhinos at Hlane Royal National Park

Posted on October 11, 2016 by elliewick

We were setting up our tent when we heard there were rhinos at the watering hole. We packed up as fast as possible to see the rhino. I had seen one rhino before at Nakuru National Park in Kenya. It … Continue reading →

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Elephants at Hlane Royal National Park

Posted on October 9, 2016 by elliewick

I could not decide if I wanted to see elephants, white rhinos, or lions the most during my visit to Hlane Royal National Park. We ended up seeing them all with excellent viewing opportunities. I have a new appreciation for … Continue reading →

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Lions at Hlane Royal National Park

Posted on October 7, 2016 by elliewick

There were so many animals I looked forward to seeing at Hlane, like the lions and elephants, but also some of the smaller animals like the honey badger and colorful birds. As it turned out, we saw only large animals … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Rhinos

Posted on September 14, 2016 by elliewick

Rhinos. Bobejane. One of the animals I saw in Kenya from very far away, but today that changed.     I’m at Hlane Royal National Park. As a volunteer, I am allowed just one night away from my site per month … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Pickerel Creek

Posted on July 20, 2011 by elliewick

Last night, as I have the past three weeks, I drove past Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area, where I made a small side trip one night last summer on my way home from a weekend on the beach of Lake Erie. … Continue reading →

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Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area

Posted on July 20, 2010 by elliewick

For three years I have been driving the portion of U.S. 6 between Fremont and Sandusky, Ohio, that passes the Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area. This area is between Route 6 and the Sandusky Bay, so it is a great freshwater … Continue reading →

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