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Sunday, 9 February 2020

Some more of the photos from our November trip to South Africa.

Southern yellow-billed hornbill (Tockus leucomelas) ...

Yellow-billed hornbills feed mainly on the ground, where they forage for seeds, small insects, spiders and scorpions.

White-backed Vulture. (Gyps africanus).

Burchell's starling (Lamprotornis australis) or Burchell's glossy-starling. Sadly this was taken in the shade so you cannot see the true gloss.

Cape glossy starling (Lamprotornis nitens).

Crested francolin (Dendroperdix sephaena)...

As above.

South African ostrich (Struthio camelus australis) male.

Southern white-crowned shrike (Eurocephalus anguitimens)...

As above.

Saddle-billed stork (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis)...

As above.

Egyptian geese (Alopochen aegyptiaca) .

I think this is a yellow-billed kite (Milvus aegyptius).



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20 comments:

  1. Phil Slade9 February 2020 at 14:27

    Shrikes are one of my favourite bird families. I think it's because I see them only rarely, hardly ever in the UK and just on holiday. Red-backed used to breed in the UK. May still do, but if so it has to be kept secret because of eggers, toggers and twitchers. The White-crowned is a new one to me but I know I would love to watch them.

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    1. Rhodesia10 February 2020 at 15:16

      Thanks Phil, that shrike is a particularly pretty bird I think. I am not sure I have ever seen the White-crowned before, the two I know best are the White helmetshrike and the Crimsonbreasted shrike. I hope that all is well with you and that you are not in a flooded area, the weather is foul. Cheers Diane

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  2. Tom9 February 2020 at 16:27

    ...Diane, what a fabulous collection of feathered friends, most of which I've never seen before. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Rhodesia10 February 2020 at 15:17

      Hi Tom, thanks for the visit and comment much appreciated. Hope you have a good week. Diane

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  3. Marie Smith9 February 2020 at 23:01

    Incredible birds! The bill on that stork is quite something!

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    1. Rhodesia10 February 2020 at 15:20

      Amazing colours on that stork and then the bright yellow at the top of the beak. Interesting birds. Hope all is well, Dine

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  4. Hootin Anni9 February 2020 at 23:46

    My goodness! It's always an extraordinary time when I visit you. Outstanding today...

    thanks for linking up at I'd Rather B Birdin' this week.

    ~Hootin' Anni (aka Anni at I'd Rather B Birdin)

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    1. Rhodesia10 February 2020 at 15:21

      LOL when I run out of South African birds it will not be as interesting. Keep well Diane

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  5. Sallie (FullTime-Life)10 February 2020 at 00:16

    Wow those are nice Diane. That shrike is quite the tree-top decoration. Nice flight shot at the end ... and all your portraits are beautiful.

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    1. Rhodesia10 February 2020 at 15:22

      I struggle with flight shots and although that last one is quite distant I quite liked it. Hope all is well with you, Diane

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  6. Shiju Sugunan10 February 2020 at 06:05

    Great series! Southern yellow-billed hornbill is gorgeous!

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    1. Rhodesia10 February 2020 at 15:23

      Thanks for the visit and the comment. I love the hornbills but we did not see as many on this trip as usual. Hope you are well, Diane

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  7. Natalia10 February 2020 at 14:43

    They are so beautiful, live those captures!

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    1. Rhodesia10 February 2020 at 15:23

      Thanks Natalia for your comment, much appreciated. Have a good day, Diane

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  8. Nathailes SANTA MARIA10 February 2020 at 18:24

    Bonjour,
    Je reconnais bien sûr quelques espèces, pour les nouvelles (celles que je n'ai pas rencontrées) le Choucador à épaulettes rouges (Cape Starling) est très beau.

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    1. Rhodesia10 February 2020 at 20:02

      Bonjour Nathalie, Merci pour les deux commentaires. J'apprécie votre visite. Bonne journe Diane

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  9. The Yum List15 February 2020 at 10:05

    Oh, a hornbill! We have those in Malaysia, only their beaks are enormous.

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    1. Rhodesia15 February 2020 at 10:46

      Depends o the type of hornbill, some of the African birds have huge beaks as well. Enjoy your day, Diane

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  10. Hilary Melton-Butcher25 February 2020 at 13:06

    Hi Diane - wonderful photos ... I love seeing them ...cheers Hilary

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    1. Rhodesia26 February 2020 at 10:39

      Thanks Hilary, there is a great selection of bird life to see over there. Keep well Diane

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