Southern grey-headed sparrow (Passer diffusus)...
As above The bird in the background is a Southern masked weaver.
Fork-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus adsimilis).
Laughing dove (Spilopelia senegalensis)...
As above...
As above...
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Rosy-faced lovebird (Agapornis roseicollis). These birds are not native to the area, they are popular as caged birds and a number must have escaped at some stage. There are many in the area and are obviously breeding well. There are a number of different varieties.
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The doves are fascinating to me. Curious how one is puffed up!
ReplyDeleteMarie remember it is spring over there, love is in the air :-) Thanks for the comment, Diane
DeleteThat was some comment you sent to me Diane. It seems that you are the one who needs to take care - even to walking in broad daylight. The antics of the Laughing Doves gave me a laugh, just as our Woodpigeons have done right into November. A pair sit along the garden fence just inches apart billing and cooing for all they are worth, keeping the bond going.
ReplyDeleteTake care now. And I hope you go out with a bright yellow jacket on at all times now it's hunting season.
Thought it might interest you!! I try to stay on the busier roads rather than the tracks during hunting season, and yes I join the 'gilets jaunes' at this time of the year! The laughing doves certainly knew it was spring, but then our Woodpigeons still appeared to be nest making in October!!1 Hope you are well, Diane
DeleteIncredible birds....BEAUTIFUL photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us this week at I'd Rather B Birdin'.
Thank you Anni, lots more to come just need the time to edit and identify!! Take care Diane
DeleteBeautiful and colourful.
ReplyDeleteThanks Penny we saw so many birds, many I had never even heard of before...... Lots of photo editing to go. Take care Diane
DeleteHi Diane - the Laughing Doves are delightful aren't they ... and yes - Parrots are abounding ... here too - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteI seems parrots and lovebirds that escape are very good at survival!!! Cheers Diane
DeleteThe french problems with shooters made it to Saturday's Daily Telegraph. Seems it's linked to drinking and then going out with a gun! And double vision and falling over? Not a laughing matter so stay safe.
ReplyDeleteI try to keep away from hunting areas as much as possible and I do wear bright colours. After having been so ill on our return from RSA though I have not been out walking. Although I feel fine the cough lingers and I do not think either getting wet or breathing in icy cold air is quite the right thing to do!! I will try to stay safe, thanks for worrying, Diane
DeleteThose Laughing Doves have an understated beauty, Diane. Delightful!
ReplyDeleteI agree the doves have beautiful markings. Keep well Diane
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