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Not an ordinary bird post...

...as I have decided to include a variety of unpublished bird species photos in here today. First up, I wanted to show you the Southern Double-collared sunbird (Cinnyris

Look at the changes...

...in the sky, as an avalanche of clouds eventually materialized. I love these buildup periods just before rain will arrive, as at times the preliminary clouds gradually

No snow yet...

...as it is certainly cold enough, and I watch the highest peak every day. The highest peak of the mountain range is called the Dome, and you can see it in the picture

All in one morning...

...as it is known that here in the Cape, we can have all seasons in one day. First a lovely blue early morning, and a pied crow guiding a harrier hawk out of its

Two of my favorites on show.

The smallest and the biggest of the sunbird species with their iridescent colors. At first, I will show you the smallest sunbird and his claim to fame is that he

A relaxed stroll at the seaside.

We decided to go and breathe in some salty sea air as it's good for the lungs. Such a contrast from the pure mountain air, as the ocean air smells wild and free.

Hygiene and impatience...

...as I have two picture stories in here for you today. With a smile of course. Now what do hygiene and patience have to do with each other? I somehow know that

Brand new...

...as the parents came in to introduce their new baby. It is a little Laughing dove (Spilopelia senegalensis) and it is a real pretty little critter. We had not

Owl season...

...it seems to be owl season, as I got two owls in different locations. I have done a previous post of the owl in the first 5 shots below, but these are all new

Flying geese on show.

The one landed first and I knew that the partner would also come. So I was ready and waiting. They landed on a roof top with their typical loud Egyptian geese calls,

Some lovely birdies today.

A friend asked me if the sunbirds prefer colored flowers, and yes, they do. The first one is a female Southern Double-collared Sunbird (5 shots), and the second

Opening with a funny scene...

...a live joke mind you, as a bit of confusion was at play. Hello, she said, who are you? is this your car as it is not parked very well. Alcohol can have a different

Tracking an early morning sunbird.

Some sunbird action on show today and I hope that the Saturday is good for everyone. This is a male Southern Double-collared sunbird (Cinnyris chalybeus), and after

One of those days...

...as you will see in here why I said, one of those days. Nothing was a constant. It all started well, and we thought that we would score another clear day, but

Bird perched on top of the tree trunk.

The day dawned with rain and cloudy skies, but I had to go out and take care of my responsibilities. While waiting for transportation, nature, which never ceases

At first the famous Peregrine Falcon...

...and then a picture joke to get you to laugh. I was so happy to at last, get the falcon taking off, and then the picture joke made my day. What is a picture joke

The return of the Malachite...

...yes, it is winter, and that means that the Malachite Sunbird has its mating suit on. A new month has started, and we hope that it will be a good month for everyone.

A Spotted Eagle -Owl picture story.

Not fiction, as this is a rare recent discovery, and it really made my day. Rare to see not only one, but two owls in daylight, as owls are nocturnal, and they normally

Crow guards on duty.

Predators are around, and the crows posted lookouts in their territory. I did not have to wait long to see some action, as the doves and smaller birds suddenly scattered

A time to share some birds.

First up is this Cape Robin-chat (Cossypha natalensis), as he landed in the bright sunlight. So, it was just to open the study window silently, and to allow my camera