African Stonechat, Gewone Bontrokkie, (Saxicola torquatus)
African Stonechat, Gewone Bontrokkie, (Saxicola torquatus) Read more
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African Wattled Lapwing, Lelkiewiet, (Vanellus senegallus)
African Wattled Lapwing Read more
Pied Starling, Witgatspreeu, (Lamprotornis bicolor)
Pied Starling Read more
Crested Francolin, Bospatrys, (Dendroperdix sephaena)
Crested Francolin Read more
Fiscal Flycatcher, Fiskaalvlieëvanger, (Sigelus silens)
Fiscal Flycatcher Read more
Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird, Geelblestinker, (Pogoniulus chrysoconus)
Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird Read more
Crimson-breasted Shrike, Rooiborslaksman, (Laniarius atrococcineus)
Crison-breasted Shrike Read more
Temminck’s Courser, Trekdrawwertjie, (Cursorius temminckii)
Temminck's Courser Read more
Red-knobbed Coot, Bleshoender, (Fulica cristata) – Roodeplaat Nature Reserve
Red-knobbed Coot, Bleshoender, (Fulica cristata) Read more
Chinspot Batis, Witliesbosbontrokkie, (Batis molitor)
Chinspot Batis, Witliesbosbontrokkie, (Batis molitor) Read more
Chinspot Batis, Witliesbosbontrokkie, (Batis molitor) – Roodeplaat Nature Reserve
Chinspot Batis, Witliesbosbontrokkie, (Batis molitor) Read more
Brubru, Bontroklaksman, (Nilaus afer) – Roodeplaat Nature Reserve
Brubru, Bontroklaksman, (Nilaus afer) Read more
Brown-hooded Kingfisher, Bruinkopvisvanger, (Halcyon albiventris) – Roodeplaat Nature Reserve
Brown-hooded Kingfisher, Bruinkopvisvanger, (Halcyon albiventris) Read more
Wattled Starling, Lelspreeu, (Creatophora cinerea)
Wattled Starling, Lelspreeu, (Creatophora cinerea) Read more
Black-chested Snake Eagle male feeding a snake to female Eagle
On 30 April 2015 I was at Rietvlei Nature Reserve near Pretoria where I took photos of Black-chested Snake Eagles
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Leunistic Variant Cape Glossy Starling, Kleinglansspreeu, (Lamprotornis nitens)
This leunistic variant of a Cape Glossy Starling, Kleinglansspreeu, (Lamprotornis nitens) found at Roodeplaat Nature Reserve near Pretoria.
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African Stonechat, Gewone Bontrokkie, (Saxicola torquatus) – Rooiwal
African Stonechat, Gewone Bontrokkie, (Saxicola torquatus) Read more
White-faced Whistling Duck, Nonnetjie-eend, (Dendrocygna viduata)
White-faced Whistling Duck, Nonnetjie-eend, (Dendrocygna viduata) Read more
Knob-billed Duck – Rooiwal
Knob-billed Duck, Knobbeleend, (Sarkidiornis melanotos) Knob-billed Duck, Knobbeleend, (Sarkidiornis melanotos) Knob-billed Duck, Knobbeleend, (Sarkidiornis melanotos) Read more
Yellow-billed Duck – Rooiwal
Yellow-billed Duck, Geelbekeend, (Anas undulata) Read more
Grey-headed Gull, Gryskopmeeu, (Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus) – Rooiwal
Grey-headed Gull, Gryskopmeeu, (Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus) Read more
Grey-headed Gull, Gryskopmeeu – Rooiwal
Birding Photography: Grey-headed Gull, Gryskopmeeu, (Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus)
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Grey-headed Gull – Rooiwal
Birdwatcher Birding Photography: Grey-headed Gull, Gryskopmeeu, (Chroicocephalus cirrocephalus)
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Egyptian Goose – Rooiwal
Birdwatcher Birding Photography: Egyptian Goose, Kolgans, (Alopochen aegyptiaca)
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Blacksmith Lapwing Bird Party
My previous post of the Lapwings only showed a few birds, on this image you can see all of them.
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Little Grebe – Rooiwal
Birding Photography: Little Grebe, Kleindobbertjie, (Tachybaptus ruficollis)
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Blacksmith Lapwing – Rooiwal
Birdwatcher Birding Photography: Blacksmith Lapwing, Bontkiewiet, (Vanellus armatus)
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Yellow Mongoose – Rooiwal
Birdwatcher Birding Photography: Witkwasmuishond (Yellow Mongoose)
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Brown-crowned Tchagra – Roodeplaat
Birdwatcher Birding Photography: Brown-crowned Tchagra, Rooivlerktjagra, (Tchagra australis)
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Violet-eared Waxbill
Violet-eared Waxbill, Koningblousysie (Uraeginthus granatina) photographed in Pilanesberg Nature Reserve.
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Southern White-faced Owl & Pearl-spotted Owlet at Roodeplaat
Southern White-faced Owl and Pearl-spotted Owlet at Roodeplaat, Pretoria, South Africa.
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Tambourine Dove – Drakensberg Sun
A single Tambourine Dove, Witborsduifie, (Turtur tympanistria) was spotted and photographed at Drakensberg Sun near Bergville on Sunday 23 November
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Virtual Tour Marketing Campaign for birding hotspots
Virtual Tour Marketing Campaign by ADSSA for birding hotspots
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Birding weekend – Rust de Winter with Ulrich Oberprieler
Great news! Ulrich Oberprieler have decided to join us on the birding weekend 15 to 17 November. Ulrich Oberprieler will give a
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Southern Fiscal (Common Fiscal), Fiskaallaksman, (Lanius collaris) – Rietvlei
Awesome time of the year! It is amazing to see all the nests and babies at Rietvlei. Common Fiscal Nest Video:
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Rare summer visitor at Rietvlei – Green Sandpiper
A rare summer visitor, Green Sandpiper, Witgatruiter, (Tringa ochropus) made it’s appearance at Rietvlei Nature Reserve, near Pretoria. According to the
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Guided Birding Weekend at KwaNdaba Lodge, Rust de Winter 15 – 17 November
Our first birding weekend in July was a great success! We are planning another guided birding camp at Kwandaba Game
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Birding weekend – Rust de Winter NOV 2013
Our first birding weekend in July was a great success! We are planning another guided birding camp at Kwandaba Game
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Marico Flycatcher, Maricovlieëvanger, (Bradornis mariquensis) nest at Kwandaba Lodge (September 2013)
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Birding Weekend at Kwandaba Game Lodge, Rust de Winter 19 – 21 July
Great birding weekend with BIRDWATCHER.CO.ZA in JULY at Kwandaba Game Lodge. We are planning a guided birding camp at Kwandaba
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Birding at Sandalwood Savannah Lodge
Although our time for birdwatching was very limited (only 2 hours available for birding) and it was already late morning,
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Canon 800 F5.6 IS – B&H Photo Video
Canon 800 F5.6 IS – B&H Photo Video A few weeks ago I was approached by Rick Nieuwoudt of B&H
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A provincial rarity – Yellow-breasted Pipit, Geelborskoester, (Anthus chloris)
A Provincial Rarity. On Saturday morning 18 May 2013, Ben Fouche , Rihann Geyser and Rowan van Tonder , visited
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Rare bird spotted at Rust de Winter – African Skimmer, Waterploeër, (Rynchops flavirostris)
African Skimmer, Waterploeër, (Rynchops flavirostris) First rarity for me. I was blessed to see a juvenile African Skimmer at Rust
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Wecome to Birdwatcher
Wecome to Birdwatcher! Feel free to browse our website or our blog for interesting photos, news & articles regarding birding,
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