Monthly Archives: December 2011

Bird Songs

Posted on December 30, 2011 by

I’ve recently started to record bird songs using a Panasonic mp3 digital recorder and have been using it to call-back with it’s decent audio speaker. I will try to frequently post songs and accompanying photos of the birds singing when … Continue reading →

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December 30, 2011: Rufous-naped Lark (Mirafra africana)

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 Rufous-naped Lark  (Mirafra Africana) The Rufous-naped Lark’s head is coloured brown as well as the bill. The Mirafra Africana has a white coloured throat, pink legs and a brown coloured back. The eyes are brown. The male Mirafra africana has … Continue reading →

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December 15, 2011: Hunter’s Sunbird (Nectarinia hunteri)

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

Hunter’s Sunbird is widespread and found in most dry areas of Kenya; especially in wooded and bushed grassland, it will however avoid very dry desert-like environments. It can easily be mistaken for the Scarlet-chested and Amethyst Sunbird. The adult male … Continue reading →

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Urban Birding in Kenya

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

I bird everywhere! Even in the urban landscapes of Kenya, in locations where one wouldn’t expect to be birding, it is possible to spot species with a keen eye. I spotted this Winding Cisticola on the outskirts of a residential … Continue reading →

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South Africa 2011: Kruger National Park Photo Report 2 - The Birds

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

Reblogged from Mortal Coil: On our self-drive safari adventure in Kruger National Park (see previous entry on the “Big Five” here) we were amazed at the sheer variety and exoticism of the birds we saw. Apparently over 400 species (resident … Continue reading →

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Kenya Birds In flight

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

Soaring  in the East African skies and magical Kenyan landscapes. Some fantastic and inspiring photographs of birds in flight. Have a great birding day! – Joe

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December 6, 2011: Eastern Paradise Whydah

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

The Eastern Paradise Whydah is a small, widely occurring bird of eastern Africa. It gathers in flocks but separates into pairs during the mating season.Easten Paradise Whydah is a species specific brood parasite with its target being the Green-winged pytilia. … Continue reading →

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Kenya’s Important Bird Areas

Posted on December 4, 2011 by

A few important resources about Kenya’s Important Bird Areas. A fantastic map of Kenya’s Important Bird Areas from Nature Kenya. Also, from KenyaBirds, a listing table of the Important Bird Areas, Locations, Habitats, and threatened species. Coming up soon, a … Continue reading →

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The African Fish Eagle: endangered by pesticide

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

Through my work with the Lake Baringo Biodiversity Conservation Group and growing up in the region, I have directly witnessed the decline and endangerment of the African Fish Eagle. This spectacular bird that feeds on fish is being poisoned by … Continue reading →

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