tdgraves big year 2022 - here's hoping it's (all) better!

[Tdgraves]

Near Satara, KNP, South Africa, 24/1/22

 

Canon 5D Mark IV, 100-400 Mark II, ISO 640, f7.1, 1/1600

 

7T4A7175a by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

136) Red-billed quelea

Edited May 22, 2022 by Tdgraves
typo

[Tdgraves]

and duplicates

 

7T4A7183a by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A7166a by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A6792a by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A6872a by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A6835a by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A6914a by tdgraves, on Flickr

[Galana]

As @Soukoussaid.  Nothing wrong with some duplicates.

[michael-ibk]

You have been busy since I last looked. Beautiful additions, the Hornbills are particularly cool. And congrats on the Coucal lifers. And another vote for duplicates.

[PeterHG]

On 5/17/2022 at 12:44 PM, Tdgraves said:

see my 2019 TR. you won’t have the migrants, but the spring light is so much nicer.

Could you provide a link? Somehow I am unable to locate it. Thanks!

[Tdgraves]

Your wish is my command @PeterHG

your 

[PeterHG]

2 hours ago, Tdgraves said:

Your wish is my command @PeterHG

Thank you very much!

[Tdgraves]

Near Satara, KNP, South Africa, 25/1/22

 

Canon 7D Mark II, 100-400 Mark II, ISO 1600, f7.1, 1/1600, EV +2/3

 

J19A4301a by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

137) Eurasian hobby

Edited May 22, 2022 by Tdgraves
typo

[Tdgraves]

Near Satara, KNP, South Africa, 25/1/22

 

Canon 7D Mark II, 100-400 Mark II, ISO 500, f7.1, 1/1250

 

J19A5583a by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

138) Lilac-breasted roller

[Tdgraves]

Near Satara, KNP, South Africa, 25/1/22

 

Canon 7D Mark II, 100-400 Mark II, ISO 800, f7.1, 1/800

 

J19A5608a by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

139) Pearl-spotted owlet

[Tdgraves]

Near Satara, KNP, South Africa, 25/1/22

 

Canon 7D Mark II, 100-400 Mark II, ISO 800, f7.1, 1/1250

 

J19A5619a by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

140) Spur-winged goose (juvenile)

[Tdgraves]

more duplicates....

 

J19A4297a by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

J19A4794 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

J19A5494a by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

J19A5541a by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

J19A5604a by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

J19A5643a by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

[Tdgraves]

Letaba in camp, KNP, South Africa, 26/1/22

 

Canon 5D Mark IV, 100-400 Mark II, ISO 1250, f7.1, 1/1250, EV +1

 

7T4A7849a by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

141) Little sparrowhawk

 

[Tdgraves]

Near Letaba, KNP, South Africa, 26/1/22

 

Canon 5D Mark IV, 100-400 Mark II, ISO 3200, f5.6, 1/100!!!

 

7T4A7872a by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

142) Giant kingfisher

[TonyQ]

The Pearl spotted Owlet is lovely

[PeterHG]

Beautifil shots again, also in the dupilcates! Read through your 2019 trip report and greatly enjoyed it ! We'll be doing about the same restcamps as you did back then. We were a little hesitant abou Punda Maria, but your sightings there were quite good and it seems you also quite liked the safaritent. We read mixed reviews about those. Thanks again!

[Tdgraves]

Thanks @TonyQand @PeterHG

 

WRT punda Maria, i think the thing is to adjust your expectations. It is probably better to do the Kruger north to south, so that the game density increases, rather than decreases as your trip progresses. Email the camp and ask for one of the perimeter tents, for better views and a feeling of seclusion.

[Galana]

More excellent sightings.

[Zim Girl]

Catching up with your SA birds.  Some really lovely pictures there but very taken with the Southern Ground Hornbill close up portraits, so much detail!

[Tdgraves]

Thanks @Galana and @Zim Girl

there will be a short hiatus, as I had an operation yesterday and am in hospital. All that recuperation time will surely mean that I can finish my South African collection!?!!  but also means that I will not be (and have not been) adding to the UK collection at present.

[TonyQ]

@Tdgraveswishing you a quick recovery and recuperation

[Galana]

Take good care and good wishes for a speedy recovery

[xelas]

Adding also our wishes to a speedy and full recovery!

[Tdgraves]

Thanks @TonyQ @Galana and @xelasfeeling better already 

[PeterHG]

+1 on the good wishes for your health. I hope by now you're at home again.