These are photos that I did not publish previously as they were not particularly good, but I needed a change from the garden!!
Natal spurfowl or Natal francolin (Pternistis natalensis)...
As above, not a good shot but it helped with ID.
Red-crested korhaan or Red-crested bustard (Lophotis ruficrista).
Saddle-billed stork (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis).
Southern yellow-billed hornbill (Tockus leucomelas)...
As above.
Yellow-billed storks (Mycteria ibis).
A family of Bateleur eagles (Terathopius ecaudatus). Looks like this pair successfully raised two young.
As above.
Emerald-spotted wood dove (Turtur chalcospilos). The only record I got of having seen one!
Namaqua dove (Oena capensis) male.
Red-headed weaver (Anaplectes rubriceps) female. Sadly I did not get to see the male which truly does have a redhead.
Steppe buzzard (Buteo vulpinus).
See also my Photodiary
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Thanks Diane - loved them ... particularly seeing the Emerald Spotted Wood Dove - the image in Wiki - is extraordinary where it has its wings up - showing the staggeringly beautiful orangey underside. Also seeing the Bataleur - reminded me of my first days on visiting Zimbabwe ... take care - and lovely photos - Hilary
ReplyDeleteHi Hilary glad you enjoyed this post and it brought back great memories. How I would love to return to Rhodesia but sadly Zimbabwe does not appeal. I still have some friends there and the news I get is not good, so very sad. One of the finest countries in the world and now one of the poorest. Take it easy and enjoy the weekend safely, Diane
DeleteFascinating creatures. Such a variety of beaks.
ReplyDeleteOne of my main worries about leaving RSA was the change of bird life and loss of wild animals, not forgetting all my very best friends. Keep well Diane
DeleteI enjoyed these bird photos. It never ceases to amaze me the great variety of bird life in Africa. Stay safe Diane. xx
ReplyDeleteI think mostly Penny that all birds South of the equator are more exotic looking but of course there are exceptions. Hope all is well with you, take care Diane xx
DeleteI love the second photo!☺
ReplyDeleteIt would have been a great shot if I had of had the focus spot on LOL. Keep well Diane
DeleteIt's quite nice to see that exotica after European garden birds. Perhaps a trip down Birding Memory Lane is pretty good after all. Those Saddle billed Storks are amazing looking. Not sure if I saw those in Kenya. There were some very colourful and extremely exciting days. Looking like both of our lock ins will be relaxed soon
ReplyDeleteI was looking forward to seeing a change of wildlife in June as we had planned to tour Italy for the whole month. Guess you know what the answer is now, everything cancelled!! Maybe next year?? Stay safe, Diane
DeleteThank you for showing your 'not so good shots'. They looked fine to me. The Stork and the Hornbill shots really appealed to me.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit and the kind comment, much appreciated. Keep well and stay safe Diane
DeleteCoucou chère Diane.
ReplyDeleteMerci pour ce retour en Afrique. Cela me manquent aussi et j'ai bien envie d'y retourner mais pour le moment c'est raté !
J'aime le Jabiru et le calao. Super groupe de bateleurs des savanes.
C'est dramatique toute cette pluie en ce moment pour les fleurs et les oiseaux.... Cela fait du bien au sol mais moi j'en peux plus aaaaaaahhhhhhh !!!!!
Amitiés.
Bises
The first bird really has a strut up. Monica - The Yum List
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