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Peter Connan

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1 hour ago, Soukous said:

There's still plenty of food in the supermarkets at the moment.

Now the virus has mutated, who knows what you feel like eating in a couple of weeks :P

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122) Crimson-breasted Shrike

 

Rooiborslaksman

 

Laniarius atrococcineus

 

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28 November, Rietvlei

 

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20 December, Rietvlei

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123) Fiscal Flycatcher

 

Fliskaalvlieevanger

 

Sigelus silens

 

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28 November, Rietvlei

 

Juvenile:

 

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20 December, Rietvlei

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124) African Darter

 

Slanghalsvoel

 

Anhinga rufa

 

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28 November, Rietvlei

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125) Glossy Ibis

 

Glansibis

 

Plegadis falcinellus

 

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28 November, Rietvlei

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126) Pied Starling

 

Witgatspreeu

 

Spreo bicolor

 

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28 November, Rietvlei

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127) Cape Robin-chat

 

Gewone Janfrederik

 

Cossypha caffra

 

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28 November, Rietvlei

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128) Blacksmith Lapwing

 

Bontkiewiet

 

Vanellus armatus

 

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28 November and 20 December, Rietvlei

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129) Wattled Lapwing

 

Lelkiewiet

 

Vanellus senegallus

 

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28 November, Rietvlei

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130) Pied Crow

 

Witborskraai

 

Corvus albus

 

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28 November, Rietvlei

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131) Cape Longclaw

 

Oranjekeelkalkoentjie

 

Macronyx capensis

 

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28 November, Rietvlei

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132) Red-collared Widowbirs

 

Rooikeelflap

 

Euplectes ardens

 

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28 November, Rietvlei

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133) White-winged Widowbird

 

Witflerkflap

 

Euplectes albonotatus

 

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28 November, Rietvlei

 

And with that, I bid you all a very merry Christmas

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Thank you, Peter and that was a very productive day in Rietvlei! Fantastic flight shots again and also beautiful portraits of the lapwings.

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awesome shots of the martin, especially the last one!

 

Merry Christmas. 

 

p/s I forgot to inform Herman until this morning.  He sends his regards, and best wishes for Mrs C's speedy and full recovery. 

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134) Long-tailed Widowbird

 

Langstertflap

 

Euplectes progne

 

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28 November, Rietvlei

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135) Common Ostrich

 

Volstruis

 

Struthio camelus

 

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28 November, Rietvlei

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136) Little Egret

 

Kleinwitreier

 

Egretta garzetta

 

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28 November, Rietvlei

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You are racking up an impressive tally in a short timeframe Peter

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137) Pin-tailed Whydah

 

Koningrooibekkie

 

Vidua macroura

 

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28 November, Rietvlei

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138) Rufous-naped Lark

 

Rooineklewerik

 

Mirafra africana

 

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28 November

 

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20 December, Rietvlei

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139) Helmeted Guineafowl

 

Gewone Tarentaal

 

Numida meleagris

 

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28 November, Rietvlei

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