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Village Weaver
3 from Mauritius. Watched one of these creating the nest from the beginning - has to be seen to be believed. Weavers indeed!
Habitat
Beach near Woodlands
Location
Grand Baie, Mauritius
Date taken
22/05/2018
Scientific name
Ploceus cucullatus
Equipment used
Nikon D7200, Nikon 200-500
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Opus Editor
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Cor!!! What an amazing holiday this must have been Ian. I don't know many members who have been there!!

A super picture you've taken of this weaver - it really must have been wonderful to watch them building their nests.

That's a super picture you've taken of him - very well done my friend.
 
Watched a village of Village Weavers all at work last year in Kruger Nat'l Park. Fascinating! One of them was recycling grass from his first attempt, starting over with a new one. Perhaps the wife didn't approve of the first nest he wove. Didn't get any close-ups, though. This one's excellent |=)|
 

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