Tag: Photo
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Cape wagtail
Cape wagtail (Motacilla capensis), Bergeronette du Cap. Moremi National Park (Botswana), May 2010.
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Bateleur eagle, in flight
The bateleur eagle is very easy to spot in flight, even for the amateur ornithologist. First, it does not have a tail (Look! The legs are actually longer than the tail). Since this appendage is usually needed for steering, the bateleur compensates with very flexible wing tips. This combination is nearly unique within raptors. Second,…
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Eagle, take off
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Wild encounter in Botswana
Don’t tell my parents, they’d think that I am in danger any time I go to a wildlife photo trip in Africa! Here is one of the encounters done one the rough tracks of the Moremi National Park (Botswana). Don’t be fooled; The protruding tongue is no trouble for you. On the contrary, remember the…
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Vervet monkeys
Those little monkeys are present all around the Moremi National Park (Botswana). We met them even inside our encampment where they were not afraid to come and steal some food (and also kill a francolin hiding a nest in a bush between the tents). Their little shyness is an advantage for the photographer because, with…
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Flappet lark
This flappet lark is of the western form, according to “Birds of Southern Africa” by I.Sinclair, Ph.Hockey, W.Tarboton (recommended reading, by the way). Flappet lark (Mirafra rufocinnamomea), Alouette bourdonnante. Moremi National Park, Botswana. May 2010.
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Africain White-backed Vulture (Botswana)
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Greater Kudu
The Greater Kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) is a superb antelope easily found in the forests and bushes of Southern Africa (South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe) and of Eastern Africa (Tanzania, Kenya). Its reputation was acquired in the ranks of the European hunters who launched the fad of (hunting) safaris thanks to the impressive horns which decorate the…
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Impala portraits
For the next picture, I am happy to have found a way to catch the eye of the impala female which was leaving the place, and you will notice the ears turned back toward us (to keep listening to the possible danger even when walking away):