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    Kruger trip February 2014

    White Crowned Lapwing (spurs) I hope you go back to the Kruger. It is even better weeks earlier. I am not much of a birder, but I try to learn. Can you, or anyone tell me about the white crowned lapwing and their appearance? I speak of what look like black spurs, but are, I think, just...
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    Help on ID?

    Female. perhaps? Or Juv? thanks
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    Help on ID?

    Taken in Kruger park, South Africa; just above Tropic of Capricorn. I thought, perhaps, a Juv African Eagle hawk
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    Albinated Lilac Breasted Roller? I think

    Found in Letaba Camp Kruger. Looking for food along with Barbets, bulbuls, hornbills, and starlings. I've never seen a roller inside a camp so close to people.
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    Comment by 'Guest' in media 'Black- Chested Snake Eagle'

    I really like this one, Kevin. Was it perched and leaning forward? Or a 1 in a million shot? the date makes it pre digital. What was your film, if you remember. Gotta love film.....
  6. Yellowbilled Kite

    Yellowbilled Kite

    I'm ready for my close up. Mr DeMille. You gotta love a bird that is not camera shy. Although, this year, he was more distant. He had a mate this year and I wonder if that is why he changed.
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    • Category: Africa
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    cheetah Kgalagadi

    Steve, if you're very interested in the African eco-system, you might consider a visit with my friend, Professor Anne Rasa. She owns www.Kalahari-Trails.co.za, a large Nature reserve 30K south of the park. She's a smart one!
  8. Hoopoe w/crest lowered

    Hoopoe w/crest lowered

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    • Category: Africa
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    Comment by 'Guest' in media 'Water Dikkop'

    Thanks, Ian. I always enjoy the Kruger. I've been to most every park from Zambia on down, and I think Kruger is No.1. It is the easiest park to visit, as well as the cheapest. I spend about 100 days a year in Kruger. Craig
  10. Hamerkop

    Hamerkop

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    • Category: Africa
  11. African Hoopoe

    African Hoopoe

    It is difficult to get a photo of the Hoopoe with the feathers up. Most often they are down. Also, when feathers are displayed, it is not for long, and usually to attract the female. This guy would find a morsel of food then walk over to his mate and offer it with the feathers raised.
    • OasisAfrica
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    • Category: Africa
  12. Water Dikkop

    Water Dikkop

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    Comment by 'Guest' in media 'Sword-billed Hummingbird ECUAD SER'

    Wow! Wow!
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    cheetah Kgalagadi

    Steve, I've spent loads on time in the Gemsbok Park and I've found most of my cheetahs south on Nossob camp. There is one special mother there whom has raised litters containing 6 cubs, 5 cubs, then 6 cubs again. That is a good mother because there are also lots of lion in that area. Just...
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    Southern African Forum

    Well, the main thing I've found about South Africa is that there are so many different birding regions that have their own special offerings. I love going to the Kalahari because of all the raptors (of course, I end up identifying one out of 5). My business is to take out photographers on...
  16. Saddlebilled Stork

    Saddlebilled Stork

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    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Africa
  17. Yellowbilled Stork

    Yellowbilled Stork

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    • Category: Africa
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    Comment by 'Guest' in media 'Black-Headed Heron/Striped Skaapsteker'

    Super shot!! You know, I wonder how many people know how much goes into taking a shot like this. Not only do you have to have the opportunity that comes along so rarely, but to be able to grab the camera and take a quality shot before the entire even is over...just seconds.
  19. Ostrich

    Ostrich

    Shot in the Kalahari Gemsbok Park, South Africa. D200 body and 200-400MM Nikkor lens.
    • OasisAfrica
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    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Africa
  20. Greenbacked Heron

    Greenbacked Heron

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    • Category: Africa
  21. Yellowbilled Storks

    Yellowbilled Storks

    There were 20 to 30 Crocodiles at the concrete bridge across the Shingwedzi River in Kruger. Greenbacks, Yellowbills, gray heron, Hamerkops, Openbilled storks, Stilts, Snadpiper, Egret, and more. Some even walkked on top of the crocs. I guess crocs are birdwatchers also.
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    • Category: Africa
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    Comment by 'Guest' in media 'Yellowbilled kite'

    This guy LOVES his photo taken. Last year, I could get up to less than 3 meters from him. I thihnk I could have gotten closer but my focus is about 9 feet. I have over 100 super shots of him. Lens was an 80-400mm VR Nikon, handheld at focal lenght of 400MM (affectively 600mm with digital).
  23. Yellowbilled kite

    Yellowbilled kite

    Loves his photo taken. He can often be found at the bridge over the Olifants River, Kruger.
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    Hello, All (Africa ID Request)

    Yeah, I just found this photo. I think the early morning sun altered the color of feathers I show in my photo. ON closer look, I can see some of the details on the beak, but I never would have noticed it before. Thanks.
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    Hello, All (Africa ID Request)

    Wow, thanks. That was the one match I came close to, but I didn't see the "plumage" on the head nor the wattle. The yellow face and the shape of the beak matched. I'll search out the internet for another photo as the ones in my book show different coloring. Sure would have been nice to spend...
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