Animal Sunday Photography My Contibution @homeartpictures
2013, 2014 and 2016 visits up to the Isimangaliso Wetlands Park, enjoy the A - Z of birds I have managed to photograph in the region.
All photography is my own (please ask permission before you use any of my photography) Photography taken with either Canon PowerShot A530 or Canon EOS 500D
African fish eagle comes up first on the list, the song of Africa that gives you goose bumps when you hear them high up calling as they ride the thermals.
African hawk-eagle taken at a distance, perched up high surveying what lies below. Grey skies did not make for a great picture, any bird of prey is worth trying a capture.
African jacana Stilted long legs wading the swampy ground finding nourishment amongst the plants. Light enough to walk on the plants leaves focusing on food beneath.
Collared-sunbird The brilliance of color on these little birds is stunning, darting in and out collecting nectar from the flowers in the trees.
Grey-headed gull Pretty little face, being in an area where everything is protected they actually allow you to come up quite close. One photo on the beach and the next is at Lake St Lucia - Charters Creek.
Kysna turaco Eden Igwalagwala forest trail is where many of the birds were seen, I have two photo's and not sure if the second is Livingstone's turaco they blend into the vegetation so well, with shadows in deep undergrowth it is hard to tell. They may both be the Kynsna turaco, photo's were taken years 2 apart.
Red-billed hornbill Hanging around enjoying the sun another relatively large bird in the area.
Red-capped robin-chat A flutter across the lawn while enjoying breakfast this little bird came looking for his breakfast too.
Southern-banded snake-eagle A rare sighting indeed, driving along at about 20 km I sighted this bird and shrilled in excitement that my husband reverse so that I could get out of the car to get a better look (did not know what I was looking at).
On stopping, other vehicles stopped (everyone stops to see what you have seen, it is a very South African 'thing') a tour guide stopped with his passengers and told me what I was looking at, said it was my lucky day (and his), he had never seen one before, local birders in the area are aware the bird is around, it is not seen very often.
Trumpeter hornbill A morning of sunshine and glorious weather being enjoyed by the birds, plenty of berries and fruits in the area for these medium sized birds.
White-collared sunbird Moving swiftly through the trees collecting nectar. Six different sunbirds are found in this region.
White-browed scrub-robin Moving very quietly through the undergrowth I don't think we would be spotted this little bird, it sat patiently to see whether we were friend or foe before taking hops deep into the undergrowth.
At the bottom of patience one finds heaven. ~ African proverb
Previous articles on this region: (These articles are older than 7 days please do not upvote and waste your voting power)
https://steemit.com/nature/@joanstewart/eden-igwalagwala-forest-trail
https://steemit.com/animals/@joanstewart/exploring-the-effects-of-drought-in-isimangaliso-wetland-park-and-hluhluwe-game-park
https://steemit.com/treetuesday/@joanstewart/tree-tuesday-cape-ash-tree-aerial-boardwalk-by-joanstewart
https://steemit.com/beachwednesday/@joanstewart/beachwednesday-on-the-wildside-st-lucia-south-africa
https://steemit.com/animalsunday/@joanstewart/why-buffalo-is-one-of-the-big-five
https://steemit.com/macrophotography/@joanstewart/up-close-and-personal-nature-photography
https://steemit.com/animalsunday/@joanstewart/animalsunday-by-homeartpictures-small-to-medium-sized-wild-african-cats
https://steemit.com/animalsunday/@joanstewart/animal-sunday-5-animals-born-free-living-free
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!steemitworldmap 28.0000 lat 32.5000 long A - Z Bird Photography Isimangaliso Wetlands Park D3SCR
God has certainly given us some beautiful creatures to look at #steemthat
I'm glad somebody shares my obsession with birds, here!
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It does become an obsession trying to get shots of birds @elenahornfilm
Amazing post, and really so beautiful pic @Joanstewart
Thank you @mifenis
A - Z Bird Photography gives me more information about bird which i have not seen before..... thanks a lot @joanstewart
Birding is a lot of fun @khadkabipin always learning something new.
These are amazing pictures you got here. I recently learned how to draw birds and the coincidence is just good for inspiration. Thank you!
Good luck with your artistic impressions @adamada look forward to seeing the end results.
Wow, these are some amazing shots, @joanstewart! I particularly love the hawk eagle shot!
Thanks for your kind comment @heartscally
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Have adjusted slightly @steemitworldmap it is a big area, most certainly no where near Egypt.
I just posted my Savannah Georgia visit with animal photography too. I love taking picture as musch as I can. :)Wow they are beautiful @joanstewrt! I love how you frame the African hawk eagle!
Animals are my favourite topic @wilsonblue5
Me too @joanstewrt :) Iglad I can see a common interest here and we are a SUP ambassadors too hahaha
You had the perfect moment and position to capture those birds in those beautiful photos...Well done... It needs patience and commitment to be able to capture the right moment with right angle :)
I am a total amateur photographer and love wildlife and outdoors, birds are one of my passions @nuridin
Amazing collection, Joan...!! Thank you for sharing them!
I can just imagine how many more you have! I don't know if its the thick foliage here or that I'm not patient enough, lol... I never seem to see any; maybe many of mine here are more skittish and fly off faster before I can get near! (excuses, excuses...lol) have a happy week ahead, Joan!
Thick foliage you have to tip toe through @ackhoo the birds are in there, just well camouflaged and take some movement to spot.
Nice pics, Hawkeye
Thanks @cryptastic
Great photos!
I haven't been to iSimangaliso Wetland Park, but I would really like to one day.
The African Fish Eagle is my favorite.
A hidden gem, lots to see and do if you love nature @lordnigel93
great collection birds photography's
Thank you @kobusu enjoy your photography as well.
Good shots on all the birds. Now I understand why people like bird watching.
Nothing beats nature and a challenge with a camera @outwalking
I have a friend who's a birding guide here in ColombiaNice pictures @joanstewart!
To have enough knowledge to become a guide would be fantastic @melooo182
super photos @joanstewart
Thank you @lauglilawangsa
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beautiful photos!
Your very fortunate to enjoy these beauties #steemthat