Saturday, 25 August 2018

15-4-2018 CHOBE NATIONAL PARK, SOUTH AFRICA - BLACK BACKED JACKAL (Canis mesomelas)

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The black-backed jackal (Lupulella mesomelas), also called the silver-backed jackal, is a medium-sized canine native to eastern and southern...
Friday, 24 August 2018

15-4-2018 CHOBE NATIONAL PARK, SOUTH AFRICA - SOUTHERN ANTEATER CHAT (Myrmecocichla formicivora)

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The ant-eating chat or southern anteater-chat (Myrmecocichla formicivora) is a species of bird in the family Muscicapidae. It is found in B...

24-8-2018 RIO SERPIS, GANDIA - FERAL PIGEON (Columba livia var. domestica)

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The domestic pigeon (Columba livia domestica or Columba livia forma domestica) is a pigeon subspecies that was derived from the rock dove...

19-4-2018 OKAVANGO DELTA, BOTSWANA - LITTLE BEE-EATER (Merops pasillas)

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The Little Bee-eater, scientifically known as Merops pusillus, is a diminutive and vibrant member of the bee-eater family, Meropidae. This...

2-4-2018 PLETTENBERG BAY, SOUTH AFRICA - WHITE FRONTED PLOVER (Charadrius marginatus)

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The White-fronted Plover, or White-fronted Sandplover (Charadrius marginatus), is a diminutive shorebird, tipping the scales at a mere 45-5...

28-3-2018 OUDTSHOORN, SOUTH AFRICA - SOUTHERN DOUBLE COLLARED SUNBIRD (Cinnyris afer)

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The Southern double-collared sunbird, or lesser double-collared sunbird, Cinnyris chalybeus, is a diminutive and vibrant passerine bird e...
Thursday, 23 August 2018

20-4-2018 OKAVANGO DELTA, BOTSWANA - STRIPED KINGFISHER (Halcyon chelicuti) COURTESY OF MRS VALERIE FISHER

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The Striped Kingfisher, known scientifically as Halcyon chelicuti, is a member of the tree kingfisher subfamily. It is a small, robust b...
Wednesday, 22 August 2018

19-4-2018 NXABEGA LODGE OKAVANGO DELTA, BOTSWANA - SOUTHERN GREY HEADED KINGFISHER (Halcyon leucocephala ssp pallidiventris) COURTESY OF MRS VALERIE FISHER

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The Southern Grey-headed Kingfisher, Halcyon leucocephala, presents a striking figure with its pale grey head, black mantle, and a vivid bl...

20-8-2018 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - MOORISH GECKO (Tarentola mauritanica)

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Tarentola mauritanica, known as the common wall gecko, is a species of gecko (Gekkota) native to the western Mediterranean area of North Af...

22-8-2018 EL SALER, VALENCIA - DROMEDARY CAMEL (Camelus dromedarius)

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Camels have a slow growth rate and reach sexual maturity slower than sheep or goat. The age of sexual maturity varies geographically and ...

22-8-2018 RACO DE OLLA, VALENCIA - LITTLE RINGED PLOVER (Charadrius dubius)

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The Little Ringed Plover, Charadrius dubius, presents itself as a small and sprightly bird. Its plumage is a subtle blend of grey-brown on ...

22-8-2018 EL PALMAR, VALENCIA - EUROPEAN SAND MARTIN (Riparia riparia)

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The Sand Martin, known as the Bank Swallow in the Americas, is a diminutive and agile bird, a member of the swallow family. Its upper parts...

22-8-2018 ALBUFERA, VALENCIA - WHISKERED TERN (Chlidonias niger)

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The Whiskered Tern, Chlidonias hybrida, is a member of the tern family Laridae, exhibiting a swallow-like appearance, as suggested by its...

22-8-2018 ALBUFERA, VALENCIA - SQUACCO HERON (Ardeola ralloides)

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The Squacco Heron is a tawny buff brown heron with a streaked head and back, and in breeding a black and white mane. Adult: The adult nonbr...

22-8-2018 ALBUFERA, VALENCIA - LITTLE EGRET (Egretta garzetta)

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With its yellow feet, which are used to flush prey when feeding in shallow water, the Little Egret is a distinctive member of the heron f...

22-8-2018 ALBUFERA, VALENCIA - GREY HERON (Ardea cinerea)

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Grey Herons are unmistakeable – tall, with long legs, a long beak and grey, black and white feathering. They can stand with their neck st...
Tuesday, 21 August 2018

16-4-2018 CHOBE NATIONAL PARK, BOTSWANA - AFRICAN LION (Panthera leo) COURTESY OF MRS VALERIE FISHER

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The lion (Panthera leo) is a large cat of the genus Panthera, native to Africa and India. It has a muscular, broad-chested body; a short,...

18-4-2018 CHOBE NATIONAL PARK, BOTSWANA - BLACK HEADED HERON (Ardea melanocephala) COURTESY OF MRS VALERIE FISHER

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The black-headed heron, Ardea melanocephala, is a stately wading bird from the heron family Ardeidae. It stands at an impressive 85 cm in...

18-4-2018 CHOBE NATIONAL PARK, BOTSWANA - AFRICAN SAVANNA ELEPHANT (Loxodonta Africana) COURTESY OF MRS VALERIE FISHER

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The African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana), also known as the African savanna elephant, is a species of elephant native to sub-Sahara...

18-4-2018 CHOBE NATIONAL PARK, BOTSWANA - KORI BUSTARD (Ardeotis kori) COURTESY OF MRS VALERIE FISHER

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The kori bustard (Ardeotis kori) stands as the largest flying bird native to Africa, a member of the bustard family Otididae. Males are par...

15-4-2018 CHOBE RIVER, NAMIBIA - AFRICAN FISH EAGLE (Haliaeetus vocifer) COURTESY OF MRS VALERIE FISHER

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The African fish eagle, or African sea eagle, is a majestic bird of prey that graces the skies of sub-Saharan Africa. It is a symbol o...

15-4-2018 CHOBE RIVER, NAMIBIA - NILE MONITOR (Varanus niloticus) COURTESY OF MRS VALERIE FISHER

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The Nile monitor (Varanus niloticus) is a large member of the monitor family (Varanidae) found throughout most of Sub-Saharan Africa and a...

14-4-2018 CHOBE RIVER, NAMIBIA - SOUTHERN RED BISHOP (Euplectes orix) COURTESY OF MRS VALERIE FISHER

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The Southern Red Bishop (Euplectes orix) is a vibrant, small passerine bird, a member of the weaver family Ploceidae. It is known for its s...
Monday, 20 August 2018

20-8-2018 VILLALONGA RESERVOIR, VALENCIA - LITTLE EGRET (Egretta garzetta)

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The Little Egret, Egretta garzetta, is a dainty heron adorned in pure white plumage. It is characterized by a slender black beak, long bl...