10,000 Birds

MAY 8, 2012

Sometimes they have to protect their catches from piratic African Fish Eagles who swoop down as soon as they that see a Saddle-bill has successfully caught a fish. They are often found roosting in small groups along the edges of lakes and riverine sandbars. They also prey on frogs and crabs.

Africa 247

Africa Tanzania South Africa Uganda 247

10,000 Birds

APRIL 15, 2015

I was in contact with a group of birders for whom I arranged and guided an annual tour to Africa. Although this park was logged in the past, as a national park it is one of the few forests in Ghana that is really protected. . The rare Rufous Fishing Owl was one of the many species seen by the group here.

Ghana 201

Ghana Hunters Guinea Gambia 201

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Each male builds numerous nests, most of which are rejected by the female, who will eventually select a nest she is happy with, allow the proud architect who usually hangs under his masterpiece to mate with her and then begins the breeding process. Image taken in Tanzania by Adam Riley. Image taken in Samburu, Kenya by Adam Riley.

Tanzania 236

Tanzania Buffalo Kenya Namibia 236