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Saturday 9 May 2020

09/05/2020 Photos from the Eastern Cape, South Africa

With thanks to Christelle who took these photos of birds in their garden during the lockdown at the beginning of May.

The Crowned hornbill (Tockus alboterminatus) or sometimes it seems to be called (Lophoceros alboterminatus),  A little confusing to say the least of it.

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It looks like they are feeding young.  The youngsters stay with their parents for about 8 weeks so this would certainly be the end of their Autumn in South Africa...

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This bird was taken on the same day, some discussion over ID, but I think it is one of the Weaver family that is either young or maybe some type of Leucism,


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24 comments:

  1. Marie Smith9 May 2020 at 14:56

    That hornbill is a big bird and sure stands out with that red beak and long tail. I’ve never seen a bird with leucism. Thanks for sharing these Diane.

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    1. Rhodesia10 May 2020 at 16:02

      All the hornbill family have huge beaks some more so than others. Keep well Diane

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  2. Hilary Melton-Butcher9 May 2020 at 15:50

    Hi Diane - Christelle's photos are delightful ... wonderful to see the Crested Hornbills in close up ... as too the little weaver. Take care ... I'm not sure where France is at - and I suspect we're still in lockdown for another 3 weeks - may have a little bit of relief, but yours has been pretty stringent. All the beset - Hilary

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    1. Rhodesia10 May 2020 at 16:07

      Thanks Hilary. On Monday there is some relaxation on our lockdown. We do not have to carry permits all the time except if we are going more than 100 kms from home. I can walk outside the 1 km radius alone. No restaurants open though but a few other shops. We will not make much change here and stay isolated as much as possible until things are very much better. Thankfully we live in a green zone rather than a red or orange. zone. Stay safe Diane

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  3. Natalia9 May 2020 at 17:02

    Wow, these are beautiful!

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  4. betty-NZ9 May 2020 at 23:53

    What fabulous birds! Great images of them all.

    It's great to see you at 'My Corner of the World' this week!

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    1. Rhodesia10 May 2020 at 16:08

      Thanks Betty, I do miss living in South Africa for many things and the wildlife is one of the biggest reasons. Take care Diane

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  5. ~Lavender Dreamer~10 May 2020 at 01:25

    What gorgeous photos! The hornbill does indeed have a big bill, doesn't it? How amazing to get such good photos. Thanks to Christelle!

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    1. Rhodesia10 May 2020 at 16:10

      Sure Christelle will appreciate your thanks. Hornbills are extremely interesting birds. Take care Diane.

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  6. Joyful10 May 2020 at 09:04

    Such beautiful birds. I think you might be right about the ID of the last one but I'm certainly no expert. I just like to enjoy the beautiful little birds. Have a wonderful weekend Diane. I believe we will be getting sunshine again tomorrow and warm temperatures which makes 4-5 days of very good weather.

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    1. Rhodesia10 May 2020 at 16:11

      Thanks Penny, we have a cold week coming up and I really wanted to do more planting but it will have to wait in case we have a frost!!! Take care Diane

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  7. Anni 10 May 2020 at 11:11

    Wow...such an incredible bird! We are not privileged here in the states to have such wonderment! Great photos.
    Your sharing today is much appreciated. Thank you for linking in!

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    1. Rhodesia10 May 2020 at 16:13

      Anni they are all part of the reason I so miss Africa, wildlife of all kinds and my very special friends.
      Keep well Diane

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  8. Veronica Lee10 May 2020 at 17:20

    Beautiful, beautiful photos!
    Interestingly, one of our states, Sarawak is nicknamed "Land of the Hornbills". The hornbill represents the spirit of God to an indigenous tribe in Sarawak.

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    1. Rhodesia18 May 2020 at 11:58

      They are interesting birds and you have even more interesting information. Keep well Diane

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  9. Nathailes SANTA MARIA11 May 2020 at 11:36

    Merci pour ce partage Diane, c'est un bonheur !
    Bisous et bonne journée de "liberté", mais attention !

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    1. Rhodesia18 May 2020 at 12:01

      Merci Nathalie pour ton commentaire. J'espère que tout va bien pour toi.

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  10. Sallie (FullTime-Life)11 May 2020 at 23:29

    Those are impressive birds ... hard to imagine seeing these in your “backyard” during the lockdown.... or at any time really, but I sure would love to have the opportunity Di etime!

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    1. Rhodesia18 May 2020 at 12:02

      LOL I would be happy to see them in our back yard. Keep well Diane

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  11. Ms. Tindall12 May 2020 at 06:04

    I didn't realize hornbills were found elsewhere. I thought they were unique to this region. Monica - The Yum List

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    1. Rhodesia18 May 2020 at 12:03

      Plenty of different hornbill species in Africa. Keep well Diane

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  12. Traveler In Me18 May 2020 at 09:45

    Wow! The hornbills are large and hard to miss. Pretty captures

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    1. Rhodesia18 May 2020 at 12:04

      I have to agree ver hard to miss ha ha. Thanks for the comment. Diane

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