I don't know the exact details of the different species here so put (type?) when in doubt and in case anyone can enlighten me
Above: "Giant Kingfisher".This Large chap looks like a cartoon version where his head is too large for his body and body is too large for his legs. But he looks like he means business, He was massive - about 8" or 9" tall. He ignored me, intently spying out his next meal, then after a minute or so was gone . (Crocodiles were in the water below too).
Above: A tiny "African Scops Owl . 17cm tall. Eats insects and spiders mainly.
Above: Cormorant type? bird.
Above: Brown Snake Eagle?
Above: Glossy Blue Starlings
Above: Hoopoe
Hornbill ("Grey" I think?)
Above: "Striped Kingfisher"
Above: Myna bird
Above: Colourful Swallow
Oh wow! What fantastic photos! That owl! I love it! (I'm still looking for the elusive little owl) I would love to spot one of these. What kind of camera do you use? I'm thinking of buying a new one which I can take better photos of birds with. Aren't those starlings beautiful? And the kingfishers! Well all of them really! It makes me want to get on a plane to S.A. Really enjoyed seeing these photos. Thanks for posting them.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lesley. One amazing bird I didn't get was the Blue Roller, or lilac roller, or something. it was like a flying flash of metallic shimmer.
ReplyDeleteI use a Panasonic Lumix FZ20 with 12x zoom lens. I'll send you some camera info .......
WOW! Lovely pictures, came across you on Lesley's blog in the comments section and thought I'd take a look. Was so pleased I did! Amazing photography, will be getting a digital camera in the new year myself and am hoping to get some quality pics to blog. So any tips for the future would be useful!
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