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Soon as the sun vanished the Sugarbirds came out to play among the Proteas. Please swipe to see the whole bird including his glorious tail feathers! . CanonR7 & 500mm f8 1/1000 iso6400 . . #capesugarbird #male #birdlovers #nuts_about_birds #raw_birds
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African Harrier-Hawk : Kirstenbosch, Cape Town
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Here we have two more pics of one of a pair of gorgeous African Harrier-hawks seen circling/courting above Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Cape Town. . CanonR7&500mm f7.1 1/3200 iso1250 . #africanharrierhawk #gymnogene #kirstenbosch #capetownsouthafric
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Cape Batis : Something up there? . CanonR7&500mm f7.1 1/320 iso1250 . #capebatisbird #capebatis #birdlovers #nuts_about_birds #eye_spy_birds #raw_birds #planetbirds #bird_brilliance #bestbirdshots #birdphotoshow #birdsofsouthafrica #capetownsout
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The Fork-tailed Drongo is a flycatcher that takes its prey (mostly) in flight. Especially likes bees. A cloudy sky cleared up nicely in the afternoon. That brought out the insects and lots of flycatchers! #planetbirds #nuts_about_birds #your_best_birds
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Walking slowly near the end of nearly ten kilometres. The light is weaker now, like my weary feet. Suddenly a flash of colour comes to rest right in front of a startled lens. Only a Robin would fearlessly stare down a 500mm glass eye and stand firm to sh
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A close look at some of the finest iridescent feathers. He seems to have all of the colours of the rainbow and more painted to perfection if that is possible. Swipe to zoom out to see "as he perched". A wonderful fleeting pose for two photographs when th
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Southern Double-collared Sunbird : "Zoomed out"
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Near the end of a long and successful photo adventure, in the distance, and the shade lurked this beauty. I scarcely believed my eyes: A beautiful Malachite Sunbird.
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Female Cape Sugarbird resting on top of a Leucadendron Silver Tree in the Protea Garden. I'm always drawn to the over-the-shoulder portrait. It's absolutely my favourite pose. Two edits: 1st a subtle autumn tone. Second, keeping it simple as it was. R7 &
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Male Cape Sugarbird perched right on top of a Leucadendron Silver Tree in the Protea Garden showing off spectacular tale feathers. And of course I couldn't resist the defiant stare over the shoulder. Pinch to zoom for a closer look on the phone. The detai
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Sometime after the sun hid behind the mountain a flash of gold caught my eye as this beautiful Cape Canary popped up to survey his garden. He's almost bright enough to glow in the dark! . R7&500mm f8 1/320 iso3200 (50% noise reduction applied in Lightroom
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Helmeted Guineafowl : Preening is to be done thoughtfully. #helmetedguineafowl #birdlovers #nuts_about_birds #raw_birds #your_best_birds #eye_spy_birds #birdbrilliance #bird_brilliance #bestbirdshots #planetbirds #birdphotoshow #capetownsoutha
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Common Buzzard taking a keen interest in our patch of earth. I don't doubt that it's eyeing a small juicy meal. Perhaps a mouse or similar for I saw one or two flashes of fur too. Wasn't quick enough to get a shot though! . . #steppebuzzard #commonbuzzar
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I was working on a sunbird when a stranger kindly yelled at me: "Hey, excuse me, there's a pair of Gymnogenes right there!". My focus shifted promptly and many pics were captured. More favs in time. Click to zoom
Derek Midgley:
I was working on a sunbird when a stranger kindly yelled at me: "Hey, excuse me, there's a pair of Gymnogenes right there!". My focus shifted promptly and many pics were quickly captured. Of course I will share a few of my favs in time. Swipe to zoom out!
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Malachite Sunbird : Male in breeding plumage
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Cape White Eye : Surrounded by choices
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Cape Robin Chat
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Cape Robin Chat
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Cape Robin Chat
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Southern Double-collared Sunbird : The General
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Southern Double-collared Sunbird : We called him "The General"
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Southern Double-collared Sunbird : We called him "The General"
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Bronze Mannikin : Just looking at who's looking
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Bronze Mannikin : Just looking at who's looking
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Bronze Mannikin : Beautiful Autumn Day in the Gardens
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Southern Double Collared Sunbird : At his most beautiful
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Malachite Sunbird : At his most beautiful
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Malachite Sunbird : At his most beautiful