Tdgraves smaller big year 2023

[Tdgraves]

Mara North conservancy, Kenya, 25/11/23

 

Canon 1DX mark III, EF 200-400 f/4 with 1.4x extender, ISO 640, f5.6, 1/800

 

D14I2590 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

457) Red-cheeked Cordonbleu

[Tdgraves]

Ol Pejeta conservancy, Kenya, 21/11/23

 

Canon 5D mark IV, 100-400 mark II, ISO 1600, f5.6, 1/2000

 

7T4A9905 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

458) Red-billed duck Cape teal

Edited December 30, 2023 by Tdgraves
incorrect ID

[Tdgraves]

Mara North conservancy, Kenya, 25/11/23

 

Canon 1DX mark III, EF 200-400 f/4 with 1.4x extender, ISO 1000, f5.6, 1/1250, EV +2/3

 

D14I2548 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

459) White-rumped shrike

[Tdgraves]

Barring any LBJs that I find when processing the thousands of cats, I think that it is for Kenya. Obviously there were a lot that I had already seen in the Kruger or Kgalagadi, so here are a few choice duplicates....from Ol Pejeta

 

D14I0882 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

D14I0884 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

D14I0887 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

D14I1155 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A9594-Enhanced-NR by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A9674 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A9747 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

D14I1554 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A0357 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A0372 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A0383 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A0420 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A0425 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A0435 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A0443 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

D14I1752 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A0976 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A1157 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A1181 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A1194 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A1227-Enhanced-NR by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A1231 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A1234 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A1252 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A1248 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A1422 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A1447-Enhanced-NR by tdgraves, on Flickr

[Tdgraves]

Duplicates from Mara North....

 

7T4A1625 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A1639 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A1651 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A1777 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A1832 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A1860 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

D14I3249 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

D14I3997 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

D14I4015 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

D14I4043 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A2936 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A2960 by tdgraves, on Flickr

[Tdgraves]

and finally from Naibosho.....

 

D14I6215 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

D14I6219-Enhanced-NR by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A4925 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A4928 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

7T4A5121 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

D14I7193 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

D14I7202 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

D14I7221 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

D14I7225 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

D14I7277 by tdgraves, on Flickr

[Galana]

Grand finale. Loved the Eagles with Lapwings.

 

I don't know about its rump but the Shrike is White-crowned and location suggests Northern.

[Kitsafari]

great collection and awesome shot of the eagle with the lapwing in its claws. is that a crowned lapwing?

 

[BRACQUENE]

Thanks Tracey for that impressive collection of birds in 2023 especially those of Kenya which we shared 

[Tdgraves]

10 hours ago, Galana said:

Grand finale. Loved the Eagles with Lapwings.

 

I don't know about its rump but the Shrike is White-crowned and location suggests Northern.

ebird strikes again - they are one and the same. I think the original name is a better description…

[Tdgraves]

4 hours ago, Kitsafari said:

great collection and awesome shot of the eagle with the lapwing in its claws. is that a crowned lapwing?

 

Yes. The OH got a much better shot as he was on the correct side of the vehicle 

[Tdgraves]

1 hour ago, BRACQUENE said:

Thanks Tracey for that impressive collection of birds in 2023 especially those of Kenya which we shared 

There may still be one or two more to add from the UK…

[PeterHG]

A beautiful Kenya collection and I'm glad you took the trouble to post the duplicates. So many great shots in there!

[Tdgraves]

Thanks @PeterHG

[michael-ibk]

Great duplicates especially, love the flying Hoopoe. 

 

About your Cape Teal: I see 2 Red-Billed Ducks and 2 Fulvous? 

[Tdgraves]

10 minutes ago, michael-ibk said:

Great duplicates especially, love the flying Hoopoe. 

 

About your Cape Teal: I see 2 Red-Billed Ducks and 2 Fulvous? 

Well spotted. I guess another misidentification by the guide. I will change the name (no difference to the count though)

[Tdgraves]

Not keen on ending the year on EBCs, but needs must

 

several sightings this year, but terrible photographic opportunities

 

RSPB Fen Drayton Lakes, Cambridgeshire, UK, 18/5/23

 

36a by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

RSPB Ouse Fen, Cambridgeshire, UK, 11/4/23

 

D14I8568 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

460) Green woodpecker

[Tdgraves]

Milton Country Park, Cambridgeshire, UK, 15/3/23

 

D14I7125-2 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

461) Eurasian sparrowhawk

[Tdgraves]

WWT Welney, 25/7/23

 

D14I3045 by tdgraves, on Flickr

 

462) Ruff

[Tdgraves]

Barring any that I find when processing the rest of the Kenya photos, that is all for my smaller big year 2023. Larger than I thought, due to the extra safari, although there was a lot of overlap. I think 2024 really will be smaller...

 

Happy New Year to all my fellow BYers (and the other ST users )

[Galana]

Only one word for these. Epic!

A worthy end to anyone's year.

 

[xelas]

3 hours ago, Tdgraves said:

I think 2024 really will be smaller...

 

Yet it might be larger than you thought! I wish you great trips and excellent birding in 2024!

[Peter Connan]

Congratulationson a great year, and I hope the one ahead is even greater!

[Kitsafari]

congrats on a larger than expected Smaller year! onwards and upwards for 2024, starting from today.

 

[Tdgraves]

Thanks @Galana @xelas @Peter Connan and @Kitsafari

just come back from a walk as the sun finally came out - saw and photographed bearded reedlings as well as stonechat, which I don’t think I even saw until November 2023….