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Donaldson-Smith's Nightjar (Caprimulgus donaldsoni)

One of my favourites! They are the smallest and most beautifully coloured nightjars in my opinion.
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Location
Tsavo East National Park, Kenya
Date taken
15-Feb-2021
Scientific name
Caprimulgus donaldsoni
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KC Foggin
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A smashing close up of this Nightjar and so beautifully captured Mustafa!!!!
 
delia todd
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What a lovely looking nightjar this one is Mustafa.... and what a great find for you too my friend, as this is quite a scarce visitor to the Gallery.

You've a fabulous picture of him too lad - many thanks for showing him to us.
 
ammadoux
beautiful capture of this lovely nightjar, i know they are not easy to find and sometimes they don't allow one to come close, but you did a super work here.
 

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