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Saturday 23 May 2020

South African birds again, this time with thanks to Patrick Miller.

Bar-throated apalis (Apalis thoracica).

Dark-backed weaver (Ploceus bicolor)...

As above.

Jackal buzzard (Buteo rufofuscus).

Pearl-breasted swallow (Hirundo dimidiata).

Collared sunbird (Hedydipna collaris).

Wing-snapping cisticola (Cisticola ayresii)...

As above.
Cape longclaw (Macronyx capensis).

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13 comments:

  1. Natalia23 May 2020 at 14:52

    I love the one with yellow tummy! So beautiful!

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    1. Rhodesia27 May 2020 at 11:59

      The weavers are all beautiful birds and so interesting to watch them nest building. Keep well Diane

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  2. Hilary Melton-Butcher23 May 2020 at 14:57

    Hi Diane - great selection from you and Patrick ... lovely to see them here. Take care - Hilary

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    1. Rhodesia27 May 2020 at 12:00

      Hi Hilary, I only wish I was there taking photos myself. Such an interesting variety in Christelle and Patrick's garden. Stay safe Diane

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  3. Phil Slade23 May 2020 at 17:37

    Hi Diane. Each one of those would be new to me. Although I've been to Africa and the Canaries where there are some African birds I scratched the surface of the wealth and depth African birds. I need to check how many species in Africa as a whole.It would be a lifetime's work to see them all !! That cisticola is really smart and it seems a lot easier to photograph than our European Zitting Cisticola (Yes, it zits. Usually from deep cover). Enjoy your search for the owls. Try a call from You Tube on your phone loudspeaker.

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    1. Rhodesia27 May 2020 at 12:03

      Phew how many species in Africa, there are a huge number, way beyond ever hoping to see them all! I have seen the owl the last two evenings I think the lighter hours may be helping, whatever I am delighted. Take care Diane

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  4. Nathailes SANTA MARIA23 May 2020 at 19:13

    Coucou Diane.
    Je reconnais de nombreuses espèces et je découvre cette espèce d'apalis. Très joli et la photo est superbe ! Bravo à ton ami.
    Bises

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    1. Rhodesia27 May 2020 at 12:05

      Coucou Nathalie.
      J'aimerais pouvoir être en Afrique du Sud pour prendre les photos moi-même. Ils ont de la chance d'en avoir autant dans leur jardin,
      Bises Diane

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  5. Marie Smith24 May 2020 at 01:49

    I especially love swallows and had never seen this one. Thank you. Some colourful birds here!

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    1. Rhodesia27 May 2020 at 12:07

      This is a swallow I have only seen in South Africa. Such a wide choice of birds over there. Hope all is well Diane

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  6. Anni 24 May 2020 at 19:15

    Wow, wow, and MORE wow! These are all spectacular. And for me, so very educational (new ones, all of them). And so gorgeous. Thanks for joining us at I'd Rather B Birdin this week

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    1. Rhodesia27 May 2020 at 12:08

      Anni the birds in South Africa fascinate me, but when you look around the world, there are so many we will never see for ourselves. Thanks for Hosting, Diane

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  7. The Yum List1 June 2020 at 12:02

    I love the second bird's bright yellow chest.

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