Life at a fountain in the heat.

Whenever we stop here for a coffee, my eyes are glued to this fountain.
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A crowded fountain I have to say as 3 Red-winged Starlings and a Speckled Pigeon were on the top tier of fountain.

It is another hot day and the birds are thirsty. I don't know what it is with the weather these days, as all of the seasoned local souls reckon that it is abnormal. But of course as usual we do our thing and don't allow the weather to influence our tasks for the day.
So come and let me show you what is in this 3 tiered fountain.

First there were 3 starlings and now there were 2.
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And then there was only the one left.
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The last one popped up to the top of the fountain, as he liked the water to pump up onto his stomach.
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But there was more to see in the second tier.

Some very fancy little yellow flowers sprouted from the water plants.
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And finally have a look at the bottom of the fountain.

Fish! The bulk of the fish were hiding from the sun in the shadow of the fountain, but a few daring ones swam out into the sunlight.
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I think this is called a Gold Fish?
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I have posted about this fountain before and it is so nice to sit and listen to the gurgle of the water with a mug of coffee. Thankfully we sat under a roof that is open at the sides for the wind to keep things cool.
Not much let up with the heat these days and they reckon that next month (February) is our hottest month.
Further up inland temperatures reached +45 Celsius and unfortunately 7 farm workers died of heat stroke recently. We really feel for them and their families.
One has to be ultra careful under the blazing African sun and dehydration can cause some serious illnesses. Thankfully my old face is like leather, as I worked out in the open countryside for many years, but now I have a skin condition and have to remain in the shade as much as I can.
So if ever you want to visit Africa, be sure to protect yourself from the sun.

Hope that you have enjoyed the pictures.

And That's All Friends.

Photos by Zac Smith-All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Canon Powershot SX70HS Bridge camera.

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Wow, the diversity of creatures found in a small spot like that fountain is amazing. That only shows that water is essential for all of us and other living creatures as well.

Beautiful shots :)

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Thank you and I agree with you, they say that 80% of our bodies consist of water and that's why that it is so important for us to look after our rivers and dams.

!PIZZA

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So relaxing and so captivating photos. I like watching the birds visit freely to your garden. It is such an eco-friendly surrounding.

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Thank you for the compliment and the relaxing part is always good to still the mind with it's flowing thoughts. We prefer eco-friendly surroundings.

!PIZZA

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Wow these are pictures of the fountain and fishes are amazing love these photos.

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Life is all around..all we have to do is to look! I enjoyed the fountain :)

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Thank you and if we look a bit deeper, we will also see that love is all around.
A happy place at that fountain :)

!PIZZA

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Yes, you are spot on! I must try this pizza thing, let me see....

!PIZZA

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I will just have to give you more !PIZZA

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LOL I discovered you must have a certain amount before you can gift it lol. Thank you for the pizza!!

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No problem, as at least you showed your heart and that deserves another !PIZZA

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thats a lot of wild life, interesting that birds dont eat fish in the fountains, in theory crown could eat some, pigeons for sure not lol.

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Oh yes, that fountain is alive. Non of the birds are fish eaters and the fish eating birds stay away as the place is too crowded with buildings. They rather hunt in nature !LOLZ

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A beautiful fountain with vast biodiversity, very relaxing in my opinion to sit by it and sip a coffee while looking at it.

I would really like to visit all of Africa, I hope to be able to do it because in my opinion it is really beautiful!

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Thank you and yes we often pop in there when we have something to do in the town. You will never forget a tour of Africa my friend.

!BEER

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I am sure, Africa enters the heart; I've never been there but I have many friends who have told me and also made me experience a bit of Africa🤗

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Good that you know about Africa from your friends and maybe one day you will experience it for yourself 😉

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