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Friday, 14 April 2023

14/04/2023 I have been AWOL for a while, but here are some South African birds from our 2023 trip.


Cape Gull (Larus dominicanus).

Hartlaubs gull (Chroicocephalus hartlaubii).

Cape cormorant / Cape shag (Phalacrocorax capensis).


Little egret (Egretta garzetta).

White-breasted cormorant (Phalacrocorax lucidus).

As above.


Cape spurfowl/Cape francolin (Pternistis capensis).

African Penguin (Spheniscus demersus).

Cape gannet (Morus capensis).

South African Ostrich/Cape Ostrich (Struthio camelus australis)
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Blacksmith Lapwing (Vanellus armatus).

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Barn swallow (Hirundo rustica). They were just on the point of returning to Europe when we saw them.

Yellow-billed duck ( Anas undulata).



Egyptian geese (Alopochen aegyptiaca).

Spur-winged goose (Plectropterus gambensis).

Lesser masked weaver female (Ploceus intermedius).
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I think this is a young male masked weaver or it is not quite in breeding plumage.

Lovebird (genus Agapornis).

Secretary bird (Sagittarius serpentarius).

Laughing dove (Spilopelia senegalensis).

I have tried to be accurate with my IDs but if there is anything I have made a mistake with please let me know.
Other photos of the trip to South Africa can be seen Here

See also my Photodiarydps

My local list of wildflowers. (91 Species 02/6/2022).

Joining up with My Corner of the World.

Wild Bird Wednesday

I'd Rather B Birdin'

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16 comments:

  1. Marie Smith14 April 2023 at 19:47

    Wonderful captures of such fascinating creatures. So interesting to see similar species of birds we have here, like the cormorant.

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    1. Rhodesia14 April 2023 at 20:55

      Hi Marie, we also have some birds the same but many are also different. I have so many photos to try and get through so not sure how often I will get to actually blog them. Take care and stay safe, Diane

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  2. Joyful16 April 2023 at 04:29

    Fantastic photos Diane! The weather looks superb too. I envy your long vacation in SA.

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    1. Rhodesia17 April 2023 at 17:56

      Thanks very much for the visit, the long holiday was wonderful and we missed the worst of winter in Europe 😊 Keep well Diane

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  3. Anni 16 April 2023 at 21:10

    Gorgeous...each & all
    I Especially Like the feather pattern on the lapwing.
    Thanks for sharing this blog with us at IRBB!

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    1. Rhodesia17 April 2023 at 17:59

      Thank you Anni for the comment, it was good to see the birds I know best again. Europe, despite being here for 21 years, is still a bit of a mystery to me! Cheers Diane

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  4. Breathtaking16 April 2023 at 23:43

    Hello Diane, An enormous WOW!! I loved all your many photos of the South African birds. Thank you for sharing and thank you for your visit.

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    1. Rhodesia17 April 2023 at 18:01

      Thanks very much for the visit, the animals are all on my photodairy if you should be interested. We saw lots, but this time missed my two favourites of wild dogs and leopards. Keep well Diane

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  5. Phil Slade17 April 2023 at 21:12

    You were busy Diane. Great pics, I especially remember seeing the Secretary Bird with those long gangly legs which course are ideal for striding over the tall grasses of the Afican landscape. And those Little Egret just get everywhere. Not many Swallows yet here in Lancashire - we're waiting.

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    1. Rhodesia19 April 2023 at 20:40

      Thanks Phil for the visit, yes the Secretary bird is quite special and there has been quite a rapid decline in numbers so we were lucky to see one. I have not seen many swallows around here, but in the Dordogne they have been seen, They were still in RSA when we left at the end of March, not sure how long the trip in fact takes them.
      keep well and keep ringing. Chees Diane

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  6. Hilary Melton-Butcher18 April 2023 at 11:11

    Hi Diane - it's always so good to see you posting again - I love your photos bringing back memories for me of SA or Europe - wherever you happen to have been! I first saw barn swallows in St John's Transkei - back in the 70s when I drove from Cape Town to Durban ... I just remember their cup nests under the eaves of a few houses (ancient memories!!) ... cheers Hilary

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    1. Rhodesia19 April 2023 at 20:46

      Hi Hilary, I am delighted that the birds bring back memories. I find it quite sad that many of the animals, and birds, that I remember seeing in large numbers have declined and are now on the endangered list. Mainly of course because of man for various reasons. I hope you are well, very best wishes Diane

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  7. Nathailes SANTA MARIA18 April 2023 at 13:24

    Coucou Diane.
    Magnifique. Je revois les espèces bien connues pour moi et je craque devant les nouvelles (lovebird).
    Le Goéland dominicain est massif, le bec est énorme. Je ne voudrais pas être un poussin...
    La photo du francolin est très jolie. J'adore le coupe de Ouette et le canard à bec jaune est aussi superbe.
    À bientôt.
    Bisous 😚

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    1. Rhodesia19 April 2023 at 20:55

      Coucou Nathalie, merci pour le commentaire. Oui le Cape Gull est un gros oiseau avec un très gros bec !. Mon préféré est l'oiseau secrétaire, malheureusement ils deviennent assez rares.
      Bonne nuit, bisous, Diane

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  8. Stewart M2 May 2023 at 06:49

    Nice set of pictures. We have a rather confused Cape Gannet at one of our local Australasian Gannet breeding sites! Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  9. Joyful9 May 2023 at 08:42

    Your capture of the white little egret is stunning.

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