Southern masked weaver or African masked weaver, (Ploceus velatus).
As above
The male masked weaver, a master at nest building.
Helmeted guineafowl (Numida meleagris).
Yellow-fronted canary (Crithagra mozambica).
As above.
Cape robin-chat (Cossypha caffra).
Cardinal woodpecker (Dendropicos fuscescens).
Cape Thick-knee, also known as Spotted Dikkop (Burhinus capensis).
Cape wagtail (Motacilla capensis),
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I think I’d recognize the robin from those we have here.
ReplyDeleteThey are far more similar to your robins that they are to our red robin redbreast. Have a good day, Diane
DeleteAmazing birds. Really different than ours. Here the migratory birds have left.
ReplyDeleteDifferent to what we have here at home as well. The Cranes were flying overhead today returning South. Thanks for the visit and the comment. Diane
DeleteHi Diane - gosh I do love seeing them ... and obviously seeing ones I knew the names of ... but not what they looked like - Cape Thick-Knee aka Dikkops ... as too the Robin - he looks like the North American Robins - chats ... and that Helmeted Guinea fowl ... lovely to see - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteHilary I am glad you enjoy seeing the birds which are different (mostly) to our European birds. That is what blogging is all about, giving an interest to others. Cheers Diane
DeleteGreat shots! Love the one with the nest builder.
ReplyDeleteThanks Pam, they are such clever birds. Have a good weekend. Diane
DeleteSuper images, Diane, of some very interesting birds. Strangely, I have seen a Helmeted Guinea-fowl before - it was wandering along a country lane, miles from anywhere in Northumberland! Best wishes - - - Richard
ReplyDeleteThanks Richard. I am not surprised you have seen Guinea fowl. They are often farmed for food and there will always be escapees!!
DeleteHave a good day, Diane