My friend Christelle is taking photos at the present time in Botswana and these are a few of her shots, but not to be totally outdone, there are four at the end taken in and around our garden in France.
Burchell's coucal (Centropus burchellii)...
Crested francolin (Dendroperdix sephaena).
African darter (Anhinga rufa), sometimes called the snakebird...
As above.
The White-browed robin-chat (Cossypha heuglini), also known as Heuglin's robin.
White-crowned lapwing, white-headed lapwing, white-headed plover or white-crowned plover (Vanellus albiceps)...
Common wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) on the house roof...
Little Owl (Athene noctua) on the neighbour's barn, the moon was just an extra bonus...
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Back home in France not to be outdone by the above....
as above on the cable over the house.
A slightly closer look.
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Extraordinary photos ...ALL of them. The plover & your now famous owl are my favorites. (That explains my online nickname...Hootin' Anni.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by & joining us at I'd Rather B Birdin'
Beautiful birds around the world. I always to see the variety of life you have in your garden too. Have a wonderful week ahead Diane.
ReplyDeleteFascinating birds. Little owl is so cute!
ReplyDeleteHi Diane - all gorgeous ... love the banner ... birds are just amazing in all their diversity. Oh to be in Botswana! Cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteFabulous photographs, all of them
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