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Recent content by brackenb

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    Dr. Rob Tovey

    It is with great sadness I have recently heard of the passing of Rob Tovey recently of Mauritania, Oman and Saudi Arabia. Rob was an avid birder of all of these countries and contributed much to the birding records of each of these much under reported lands. He was a good friend and mentor and...
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    Comment by 'Guest' in media 'Kingfisher'

    Beautiful Photo, tfs
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    Comment by 'Guest' in media 'Come to the fore...'

    Love these little beauties, never tire of watching them. Thanks for sharing
  4. Wood Sandpiper

    Wood Sandpiper

    got an opportunity to get quite close to this bird and took a photo while there. I was delighted by this view as I never managed to get close to these ever before.
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    • Media item
    • sandpiper
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Africa
  5. Hamerkop

    Hamerkop

    This pair were mating for a few days while I was there. The nest is huge and they were not bothered at all by the passing traffic of pedestrians
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    • Media item
    • hamerkop
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Africa
  6. Bearded Barbet

    Bearded Barbet

    Spotted this one close to its nest in the Hotel Grounds. They nest if holes in trees which are tiny. Spent a lovely few hours watching them come and go.
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    • Media item
    • barbet lybius dubius
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Africa
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    Comment by 'Guest' in media 'Goldfinch on the sunflower hearts'

    great photo. Thanks for sharing
  8. brackenb

    Comment by 'Guest' in media 'Calandra Lark'

    Brilliant Photo, thanks for sharing
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    Comment by 'Guest' in media 'Western Bluebill'

    Thank you for your kind comments. This was taken from a hide they have for birders beside a pool which is no bigger than a large bath tub. I got photos of several birds this close, indeed my problem was getting the camera to zoom down. will share some others later in the week. Really love...
  10. African Wattled Lapwing

    African Wattled Lapwing

    spotted at the rice fields in Gambia
    • brackenb
    • Media item
    • lapwing vanellus senegallus
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Africa
  11. Blue Breasted Kingfisher

    Blue Breasted Kingfisher

    spotted while on holiday in Gambia
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    • Media item
    • kingfisher
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Africa
  12. Western Bluebill

    Western Bluebill

    Western Bluebill spotted during my last visit to Gambia
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    • Media item
    • bluebill
    • Comments: 5
    • Category: Africa
  13. brackenb

    Comment by 'Guest' in media 'signs of Spring'

    lovely image
  14. brackenb

    Kenya Eagle?

    Cool Thank you.
  15. brackenb

    Kenya Eagle?

    Can anybody identify this bird for me. I am thinking its maybe a Booted Eagle but not certain. It was spotted in October around the Sweetwaters Park in Kenys
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